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!