Young Professionals Making a Difference
The Associate Board is a diverse group of committed young professionals who work to increase awareness and raise funds for programs and services that improve the health and wellness of the communities served by Cook County Health.
Members engage in volunteering, fundraising, networking and advocacy opportunities. Each year the Associate Board hosts three to four diverse events and activities. The Associate Board is also an opportunity to build leadership skills and lay the foundation for philanthropic involvement going forward.
Leaders of the Associate Board
Kendall Burton, LCSW, President, Advocacy Co-Chair
Levi Getz, Vice-President, Events Co-Chair
Marissa Gaines, Foundation Board Representative
Bryant Roby, JD, Events Co-Chair
Casey McCarthy, MS, Advocacy Co-Chair
Katie Palmer, MPH
Clarissa Najera, MBA, MPH, Social Media Chair
Deisy Williamson, MPH, MSN, RN
Ruth Nydia Venegas, MPH
Lubia Núñez-Montelongo, MPH
James Pirie
Miles O’Hare
Tatum Andres, JD
Hannah Koepke, JD
Isabel Munoz, MPH
Sandra Kwarteng, PharmD, MBA
Patricia Cipolla, MS, PA-C
Kate Leeman
Mason DeVarti, MUP
To learn more and become involved, please contact the Associate Board at: [email protected]. We welcome your participation!