With more than 25 years of professional fundraising experience, Shannon Alexander Farrar launched the fundraising consulting firm the Alexander Ross Group in 2011. Shannon is an Adjunct Faculty at Loyola University’s Baumhart Center and has served as a guest lecturer at Kellogg’s Center for Nonprofit Management on the topic of engaging Board members in fundraising. Shannon and her husband, Grant, live in Evanston and are proud Wildkit parents to Alexa, ’26.

ETHS ’76, Scott Clarke, Board Treasurer, retired as the Assistant Director of Banking for the State of Illinois. He served at the State’s Division of Banking for 35 years. Scott is a longtime volunteer for the American Red Cross and is a member of the Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF). Scott is a graduate of Western Illinois University where he earned his degree in Political Science/Public Administration. In May 2022, Scott was elected as a member of the Illinois Access and Functional Needs Advisory Committee to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

Chasity Cooper ’07, is a communications strategist and freelance journalist who writes about wine, tech, media and culture. Her writing has been published in the likes of Essence Magazine, Vinepair, ZORA, ThePlug Daily, Wine Enthusiast and more. One of her many passions is wine, and she’s is currently studying to obtain her WSET Level 2 and Level 3 Awards in Wines. When she isn’t writing for her blog #WineWithChas, she enjoys traveling, reading and cooking in her spare time. Chasity is a proud graduate of Syracuse University.

Samantha Denny has lived in Evanston since 2004. She has three children Ben (20), Joshua (17), and Aaron (14).  She has previously served on the boards of Sukkat Shalom and the Women’s Educational Aid Association. She also served as Treasurer of the Kingsley PTA and ran Kingsley’s school supply program for many years. She describes herself as a “marching band mom” and regularly volunteers to help the marching band, including driving the equipment truck to competitions and chaperoning field trips. She frequently volunteers selling concessions for the Booster Club. Samantha is an avid triathlete and a member of the Evanston Running Club. She also enjoys kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. Samantha is a graduate of Stanford University and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. She currently works as an attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Louis English ’84, is currently Managing Director Head of Municipal Sales at Janney Montgomery Scott. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in economics. Lou and his wife Jackie reside in Evanston and have 3 children who are graduates of ETHS. He previously served on the ETHS Foundation Board from 2012-2017, serving a term as Treasurer. Recently serving in summer 2023 as the Co-Chair of the ETHS Centennial Campaign Oversight committee, Lou shared his conviction as a proud alum spoke and conveyed a desire to rejoin the Board as we enter a campaign phase. He also has served on the YJC Board since 2015.

As an ETHS graduate, Robert Gill ’10 knows the impact of the Wildkit experience. Robert now works as a camera operator, editor and production assistant in the broadcast media industry. Robert has worked with Northwestern University, NBC Sports Chicago and the Big 10 network since graduating from Illinois Media School. He has also shared his experience to motivate ETHS students to pursue a career in media.

Jeanne Husain, Secretary, and her husband David are the parents of two Wildkit alums, Zach ’13 and Patrick ’10. Jeanne has been a career coach at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management since 2005, in a career that spans 35+ years in higher education administration and financial services. Her passion for empowering individuals toward developing productive careers carries into her community involvement, including her work as a math tutor and program coordinator at Haven Middle School, as a career coach for at-risk young adults at Curt’s Café, and in previous leadership roles related to academic support and athletics at ETHS.

Rick Kolsky, Chair, spent the past four decades as a strategy consultant to companies on six continents, an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and a faculty partner for Mach49, the growth incubator for the Global 1000. Rick coached in FAAM for 25 years and launched a summer sports and enrichment program in Evanston, EatPlayLearn, that helps youth develop life skills through team sports. He and his wife Anne are the parents of two ETHS alums (Matt, ’99 and Emma, ’04)

Henry Latimer is a long time Evanston resident and along with his wife, Laurel Wiss Latimer (’81), has two proud ETHS graduates (’13 and ’15). Henry is currently serving as a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch and is a 20 plus year industry veteran. Henry has focused his career on enabling clients to pursue their financial goals and will brings his expertise to the areas of finance and fundraising on the board.

Casey Lewis Varela ’92, is a native Evanstonian and currently serves as Vice President of the Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation.  Prior to her current role, she worked and volunteered for various youth development and affordable housing organizations such as Y.O.U., the McGaw YMCA, and Heartland Alliance.   She is passionate about education and equity issues and increasing the impact of the organizations with which she is involved. She and her husband George are the parents of two current Wildkits  (’23 and ’25).

Kevin Mack ’95, is an Evanston/Skokie native with a deep connection to ETHS and passion for education, equity and student opportunity. Kevin has volunteered his time with Y.O.U. and recently served as the President of the ETHS Alumni Association. Kevin is a real estate broker with @properties, based in Evanston, and has been serving the Chicagoland area since 2009.

Larry Mages ’61 is a retired attorney and real estate developer. He spent most of his legal career as a partner at Bell, Boyd & Lloyd (now, K&L Gates) where he served on the Executive Committee and as Chair of the Real Estate Practice Group. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School. He has a long and deep involvement with children and education. He was one of the founders of the Carole Robertson Center for Learning; he recently rejoined its Board after having served on the Board of Illinois Action. He is a Docent at the Chicago Architecture Center. Larry was raised in Chicago and is part of the last class of commuter students to attend ETHS. He played on ETHS’ first soccer team and in college; he now referees high school and club games. His grandchildren live in Evanston and will be members of the Classes of 2024 and 2027.

Alyson Miller ’97, Member-at-Large, is the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Prior to the CCSAO, Alyson spent 12 years in the private sector. She is an active volunteer in various organizations, including the Fellowship of African American Men, and has served on the boards of the Childcare Network of Evanston and Girls in the Game NFP. During her time at ETHS, Alyson was the Captain of the girls’ basketball team, received 12 Varsity Letters, and has been inducted into the ETHS Hall of Fame.

Susie Pratt ’91 is a writer, speaker, and strategist with over twenty years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She holds a B.A. from Colgate University with Honors in English Literature and an A.M. from the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration. In addition to her work with the Foundation, Susie is on the board of Evanston’s Books and Breakfast program. Susie’s book, More or Less: Essays from a Year of No Buying, won the EastOver Press Nonfiction Prize and was published by EastOver in February 2022. Susie and her husband have raised 3 boys in Evanston. (ETHS graduation years 2022, 2024 and 2026).

Michele Rogers, Michele is back on the Foundation Board after co-founding the ETHS Foundation. She is an Evanstonian and proud parent of two ETHS Alums, ’00, ’04. She serves as a liaison to nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area, academic director for nonprofit programs at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She is a graduate of Williams College and earned an MBA at Harvard Business School. Michele serves on the Board of Trustees for Williams College (MA) and is active in community and civic organizations involving education, youth, and economic development. She serves on boards of directors for The Family Institute, Justin Wynn Fund for youth leadership, Harriett’s Daughters for economic development in Chicago, Surge Institute for leaders in education, Male Mogul Initiative, the HBS Women’s Student Association Alumni Advisory Board and serves on the McGaw YMCA Audit Committee.

Sheau-ming Ross, serves as Chief Financial Officer at ModelOp, an early-stage enterprise AI governance software company. Her career spans more than 20 years of finance, operations, corporate development, strategy, venture investing and investment banking experience. Sheau-ming holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago. Sheau-ming has served on the Board and Executive Committee for Foundation 65 for six years and is currently a mentor for Evanston Scholars. Sheau-ming and her husband are the proud parents of three current and future ETHS Wildkits, ’24, ’27, ’30.

Renné Marriott Stone ’98 has over 20 years of Executive Administrative experience in the Financial, Legal, and Healthcare industries and currently works as a Practice Manager at Endeavor Health. Renne is the Founder & President of BECAS We Can, NFP (BECASS). She also volunteers with several community based organizations including the Evanston Cricket Club, Ltd. and organizes the annual Jamaican Independence Day Celebration in Evanston. Renné was born in Jamaica, graduated from Evanston Township High School and has been inducted into its Athletic Hall of Fame. When she is not at a community, sporting, or social event, she spends her free time with her husband, Duane D. Stone (ETHS ‘99); four children (Alana (ETHS ‘21), twins Aleah &  Alexa (ETHS ‘27), and Asante); and dogs, Coco and Chanel. Renné holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Marketing and Management with a minor in Business from Indiana University-Bloomington and a Paralegal Certificate from Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Malika Viltz-Emerson ’92, is an Adjunct Professor – Instructor at Northwestern University in the Masters of Science Learning and Organizational Change in the SESP (School of Education and Social Policy). She has served on the WILD for ETHS benefit, Foundation 65, and Warren Cherry Scholarship committees and as a Y.O.U. Community council member. She is passionate about inclusive education with an always learning mentality, providing design thinking and thought leadership to support the community. Malika and her family live in Evanston. Her LinkedIn Profile can be found here: Dr. Malika Viltz-Emerson | LinkedIn.

Julie Weiler and her husband are parents to past, present, and future Wildkits (’20, ’22, ’25 and ’28). A longtime Evanston resident, Julie previously served as president of the King Arts PTA and has been involved with the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Jen Zehr, moved to Evanston in 2009 and she and her husband are parents to three current and future Wildkits ’25, ’27, ’30. Jen currently serves as Vice President of the Cless Family Foundation, where she advocates for health and educational equity. Prior to her Foundation role, Jen served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate which motivated her to pursue a law degree from Northwestern University. She is passionate about education and her community. Jen has served as President of Parent Day Out, a cooperative preschool, a Math is FUNdamental tutor, a Books and Breakfast tutor and summer ready buddy, a PTA representative for the PTA Equity Committee, and was a longstanding Executive Committee member of the Lincolnwood PTA.