PAWS Chicago Development Board members serve as ambassadors to the Chicago community.
They are impassioned animal lovers that are accomplished professionals, representing a broad range of corporate, philanthropic and civic organizations. Board members are engaged in the issue of pet homelessness and committed to helping PAWS Chicago obtain the resources it needs to continue to grow lifesaving programs and ultimately build a No Kill community.
Raising Awareness
Development Board members are true ambassadors of PAWS Chicago and homeless animals, raising awareness in their professional, civic and social circles. They serve as PAWS Chicago representatives at signature events each year, from engaging passers-by at Angels with Tails adoption events each summer to supporting lifesaving adoptions and outreach while volunteering to hosting our most important fundraising events.
Providing Support
The Development Board is charged with providing, facilitating and securing the resources needed to operate PAWS Chicago’s life-saving programs. With continued growth every year, the Development Board’s efforts continue to expand, including:
- Leading two signature fundraising events: the Beach Party in July and the Fur Ball in November
- Contributing and raising funds to support the PAWS Chicago Adoption Centers, the Lurie Spay/Neuter Clinic and outreach and education programs
Requirements
All Development Board members are expected to become or solicit event sponsorship, providing annual support that is fully tax deductible and directly supports PAWS Chicago’s operations. Involvement in Board committees and volunteering is encouraged.
Join
New members are accepted on an ongoing basis. To begin the application process, they are asked to submit a resume and a statement of interest. From there, a Development Board or PAWS Chicago representative will meet with the applicant.
If you are interested in joining the PAWS Chicago Development Board, please send an email to developmentboard@pawschicago.org with a resume and statement of interest included.
Development Board Members
Melissa Canning, President
- Carol E. Allerton
- Mitzy L. Applegate
- Sarah Atkinson
- Nancy Aversa
- Suzanne H. Bachman
- Nancy Baird
- Beth Bentley
- Margaret Bentley
- Sharon P. Bergen
- Aileen N. Blackwell
- Lynn Block
- Renata M. Block
- Robert Block
- Benjamin Bornstein
- Barrie L. Brejcha
- Monica Canellis
- Jessica S. Canning
- Melissa Canning
- Linda Carallis
- Hsing Chen
- Renee Chez
- Brittony Croasdell
- Terri D'Ancona
- Amy G. Day
- Angela DeMars
- Jill Dillingham
- Kayleigh Dudevoir
- Michelle Durpetti
- Matthew E. Duvall
- Phillip Emigh
- Laura Epstein
- Paula Fasseas
- Candace F. Fates
- Alex Florea
- Susan Foley
- Virginia L. Follmer-Stafman
- Ashlee Fox
- Megan Klein Francisco
- Susan Frank
- Christopher Frederick
- Wayne R. Gailis
- Sarah Galioto
- Anna Glazer Simon
- Kimberly L. Gleeson
- Suzanne A. Glickman
- Christine Gnutek
- Judy Goldberg
- William I. Goldberg
- Paula Goldman
- April Gottesman
- Issac Gottesman
- Alison Victoria Gramenos
- Elly R. Greenspahn
- Whitney Gretz
- Ramona D. Griffin
- Bruce Haas
- Margie E. Habermann
- Anna Hagopian
- Julie Hasiba
- Gary Haut
- Lindsay Hawkins
- Beth Hayden
- Jill Helenbrook
- Frances C. Henkel
- Stephanie Henry
- Virginia H. Holden
- Mark Holder
- Kelly Hondru
- Courtney Howell Freeman
- Brook Jay
- Shari Johnson
- Candace Jordan
- Susie L. Karkomi
- Jill Kasza
- Erica Kelly
- Meigan Kelly
- Shanna Khan
- David M. Klaskin
- Michelle L. Koss
- Paige Krueger
- Ada Kumar
- Samuel Kung
- Roberta G. Kushen
- Claudia Langman
- Lisa Latessa
- Erin Lazarus
- Jennifer Lugo
- Nancy MacIntosh
- Emily Mackie
- Elaine Markoutsas
- Anita L. Mauro
- Daniel P. Mauro
- Karen McEniry
- Gracie McFadden
- Thomas F. McGuire
- Sarah McNally
- Irene Michaels
- Amy Mick
- Julie B. Miller
- Michele Mistovich
- Shay Moinuddin
- Sora Monachino
- Robert A. Montgomery
- Rita Moore
- Shaunda Moore
- Lisa E. Mullaney
- Emily K. Mullen
- Pam Zunker Myerson
- Scott Newman
- Nancy Sorvillo Officer
- Daphne Ortiz
- Joe Panarese
- Bridget Penney
- Anne Marie Peretz
- Ashley W. Pettit
- Maggie Pisarczyk
- Samantha Prousis
- Stephanie Prousis
- Suzanne J. Prysak
- Nadia M. Quarles, Esq.
- Ashley Quicksilver
- Jenny Kustra-Quinn
- David Rekhson
- Vasoula Rekhson
- Barbara Rinella
- Sharon Rosenthal
- Katie Rosholt
- Laura Sachs
- Regina Savage
- Dan Segura
- Mitch D. Serrano
- Mihir Shah
- Kimberly N. Smith
- Donna Socol
- Patricia S. Spratt
- Bonnie L. Spurlock
- Mika Stambaugh
- Amanda Stamelos
- Nancy E. Sterling
- Jill Stewart
- Robin Tennant
- Nancy Timmers
- Andrew G. Tobin
- Nancy Torres
- Lauren Tuckey
- Judith K. Tullman
- Mark A. Vangorder
- Teddy Walsh
- Carol Walter
- Lindsay Walter Carlton
- Julie E. Weisler
- Pat Welch
- Ludan Wu
- Christoph Wunn
- Heather Yeager
- Michael Yetnikoff
| Carol E. Allerton | Christopher Frederick | Michelle L. Koss | Stephanie Prousis |
| Mitzy L. Applegate | Wayne R. Gailis | Paige Krueger | Suzanne J. Prysak |
| Sarah Atkinson | Sarah Galioto | Ada Kumar | Nadia M. Quarles, Esq. |
| Nancy Aversa | Anna Glazer Simon | Samuel Kung | Ashley Quicksilver |
| Suzanne H. Bachman | Kimberly L. Gleeson | Roberta G. Kushen | Jenny Kustra-Quinn |
| Nancy Baird | Suzanne A. Glickman | Claudia Langman | David Rekhson |
| Beth Bentley | Christine Gnutek | Lisa Latessa | Vasoula Rekhson |
| Margaret Bentley | Judy Goldberg | Erin Lazarus | Barbara Rinella |
| Sharon P. Bergen | William I. Goldberg | Jennifer Lugo | Sharon Rosenthal |
| Aileen N. Blackwell | Paula Goldman | Nancy MacIntosh | Katie Rosholt |
| Lynn Block | April Gottesman | Emily Mackie | Laura Sachs |
| Renata M. Block | Issac Gottesman | Elaine Markoutsas | Regina Savage |
| Robert Block | Alison Victoria Gramenos | Anita L. Mauro | Dan Segura |
| Benjamin Bornstein | Elly R. Greenspahn | Daniel P. Mauro | Mitch D. Serrano |
| Barrie L. Brejcha | Whitney Gretz | Karen McEniry | Mihir Shah |
| Monica Canellis | Ramona D. Griffin | Gracie McFadden | Kimberly N. Smith |
| Jessica S. Canning | Bruce Haas | Thomas F. McGuire | Donna Socol |
| Melissa Canning | Margie E. Habermann | Sarah McNally | Patricia S. Spratt |
| Linda Carallis | Anna Hagopian | Irene Michaels | Bonnie L. Spurlock |
| Hsing Chen | Julie Hasiba | Amy Mick | Mika Stambaugh |
| Renee Chez | Gary Haut | Julie B. Miller | Amanda Stamelos |
| Brittony Croasdell | Lindsay Hawkins | Michele Mistovich | Nancy E. Sterling |
| Terri D'Ancona | Beth Hayden | Shay Moinuddin | Jill Stewart |
| Amy G. Day | Jill Helenbrook | Sora Monachino | Robin Tennant |
| Angela DeMars | Frances C. Henkel | Robert A. Montgomery | Nancy Timmers |
| Jill Dillingham | Stephanie Henry | Rita Moore | Andrew G. Tobin |
| Kayleigh Dudevoir | Virginia H. Holden | Shaunda Moore | Nancy Torres |
| Michelle Durpetti | Mark Holder | Lisa E. Mullaney | Lauren Tuckey |
| Matthew E. Duvall | Kelly Hondru | Emily K. Mullen | Judith K. Tullman |
| Phillip Emigh | Courtney Howell Freeman | Pam Zunker Myerson | Mark A. Vangorder |
| Laura Epstein | Brook Jay | Scott Newman | Teddy Walsh |
| Paula Fasseas | Shari Johnson | Nancy Sorvillo Officer | Carol Walter |
| Candace F. Fates | Candace Jordan | Daphne Ortiz | Lindsay Walter Carlton |
| Alex Florea | Susie L. Karkomi | Joe Panarese | Julie E. Weisler |
| Susan Foley | Jill Kasza | Bridget Penney | Pat Welch |
| Virginia L. Follmer-Stafman | Erica Kelly | Anne Marie Peretz | Ludan Wu |
| Ashlee Fox | Meigan Kelly | Ashley W. Pettit | Christoph Wunn |
| Megan Klein Francisco | Shanna Khan | Maggie Pisarczyk | Heather Yeager |
| Susan Frank | David M. Klaskin | Samantha Prousis | Michael Yetnikoff |
*Development Board Members as of February 11, 2025