Associate Board

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


Katie Palmer – President

Kendall Burton – Vice President, Advocacy Committee Co-Chair

Lisa Brindley – Advocacy Co-Chair

Bryant Roby – Events Co-Chair

Chandlelyn Wilson – Events Co-Chair

Vaishali Chundi

Ashley DeGarmo

Sylvie Doppelt

Marissa Gaines

Levi Getz

Mindi Knebel

Fred Lebed Jr.

Matt Lenz

Kelly Luckasevic

Maggie Moran

Nirali Patel

James Pirie

Dana Ringer

Tyler Sullivan

Deisi Williamson

Lindsay Zimmerman

To learn more and become involved, please contact the Associate Board at: [email protected]. We welcome your participation!