Family Action Network (FAN) is a 501(c)(3) organization that curates a high-quality speaker series. All FAN programs are free and open to the public.

​FAN’s Mission

The Family Action Network (FAN) presents fresh ideas that elevate minds, expand hearts, and make the world a better place.

​FAN’s Vision

An informed and compassionate community.

FAN Board of Directors, Staff,

and Liaison Council

FAN is a 501(c)(3) organization powered by the passion, dedication, and goodwill

of its Board of Directors, staff, and Liaisons.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AnneMarie Anderson, Secretary

Marcus Campbell, Ed.D., Chair

Manuel Cuevas-Trisán, JD

Sharon Graboys

Michael Kaufman, JD

Maureen Kebo, MA, Treasurer

Keith Robinson, Ed.D.

Heidi Stevens

Lonnie Stonitsch, Executive Director

STAFF

Executive Director: Lonnie Stonitsch

Business Manager: Rachel Lee

Director of Operations: AnneMarie Anderson

Liaison Council Director: Vivien Hanson

Event Promotion: Andee Albaum-Feinstein

Social Media Manager: Jeremy Lee

A/V Director: Jennifer Medvin

COMMUNITY LIAISONS

Joanne Burgess (Bannockburn)

Lizzie Kinnich (Northfield)

Jennifer Mallamud (Glencoe)

Alison McNally (Winnetka)

Frieda Molina (Wilmette)

Claire Pensyl (Wilmette)

Judy Rubovits (Evanston)

Sabine Scholz (Wilmette)

Julene Stellato (Winnetka)

SPONSOR LIAISONS​

The Alliance for Early Childhood: Lara Scarborough and Erika Wall

The Book Stall at Chestnut Court: Stephanie Hochschild

British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park & South Loop: Erin Woodhams

Compass Health Center: Jamie Schrandt

Evanston Scholars: Victor Perez

The Family Institute at Northwestern University: Crystal Reynolds

Family Service Center: Robin Lake

Foundation 65: Anita Geevarghese

Glenview Public Library: Trish Andrew

Gorton Center: Amy Wagliardo and Ann Wildman

Haven Youth and Family Services: Jimena Escurra

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC): Matthew Montez and Jacqueline Moreno

Magnetar Capital: Allison Young

Northwestern University Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations: EL Da’Sheon Nix

Psychgeist Media: Dave Nussbaum

Wilmette Public Library: Cathleen Blair and Sarah Beth Brown

Youth and Opportunity United (Y.O.U.): Orlando Cooper

SCHOOL LIAISONS

The Avery Coonley School: Michael Dixon

Avoca D37: Eugenia Hsin, Susan Lovell, and Maya Vasudevan

Baker Demonstration School: Hilde Kaiser and Starrin Kinser-Petersen

Barrington D220: Matt Fuller

Beacon Academy: Gretchen Wooldridge

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School: Lauren El-Mofty and Ericka Thacker

Brickton Montessori School: Jamie Kendall

Catherine Cook School: Kimberly Edison

Chiaravalle Montessori: Suzy Avril

Chicago Jewish Day School: Jen Minkus

Countryside Day School: Janeth Mendoza

Cove School: Julia Lazzara

Evanston Township High School D202: Alexia Herrera

The Frances Xavier Warde School: Jimmy Greenfield

Francis W. Parker School: Margaret Dailey

Glencoe D35: Betty Weir

Hyde Park Day School: Maureen McCarthy

Kenilworth D38: Hilary Harvey

Lake Bluff D65: Kaitlyn Stabenow

Lake Forest Academy: Jacqueline Leib

Lake Forest Community High School D115: Ann Kiesling and Patrick Sassen

Lake Forest Country Day School: Leigh Melton

Latin School of Chicago: Katrina Cairo

Leo Catholic High School: Tiffany Harston

Libertyville D70: Katie Coyle, Rebecca Jenkins, and Robin Kollman

Lycée Français de Chicago: Sarah Galer and Nicole McKendry

Morgan Park Academy: Kari Misulonas and Jennifer Schmidt

Near North Montessori School: Mari Pavelich

North Shore Country Day School: Lindsay Theile, Diane Williams, and Connie Zhou

Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy: Karen Kellams and Sally Nuamah

Pope John XXIII School: Jackie Sulton

Regina Dominican High School: Kate Bankston

Resurrection College Prep High School: Carla Krajcir

Rogers Park Montessori School: Kate Frampton

Roycemore School: Bessie Mbadugha

Sacred Heart Schools: Marjie Murphy

St. Bernard School: Caroline Macdonald

Saints JFX HSO: Liz Devaraj

Science and Arts Academy: Chelsea Overstreet

The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School: Brian Graves

Stevenson High School D125: Mara Grujanac

Township High School D113: Mirah Anti

UChicago Network for College Success: Meghan Baer

University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice: Maureen Stimming

Wilmette D39: Leo Krause

Winnetka D36/Crow Island Elementary: Kassie Leachman

Winnetka D36/Greeley Elementary: Caity Smith

Winnetka D36/Hubbard Woods Elementary: Lyn Aleshire

Wolcott College Prep: Nancy Seiler