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


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!