Boards and Staff

Board of Directors

Fairygodmother Foundation's Board of Directors is comprised of a diverse group of professionals whose duty is to provide governance, thoughtful oversight, vital fundraising efforts, and strategic guidance. Our Board is dedicated to the advancement of Fairygodmother Foundation.

Chairman

Gerald Cholewa

Holy Cross Hospital

Vice Chair

John Potter

Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP

Treasurer

Mary Kelly

Kelly-Keefe Inc.

Secretary

Elizabeth Wazowicz

ICON Clinical Research

Director

Joan Barris

Harbor House

Director

Richard Greenberg

McGuireWoods LLP

Director

Martyn Guimon

Ragnar Benson Construction

Director

Birute Ruguone

Jet Lithocolor, Inc.

Director

Michael Spencer

Tom Dennis Design

Associate Board

The Associate Board of Fairygodmother Foundation is chartered as a fundraising arm of the Foundation and makes an annual financial commitment to the Fairygodmother Foundation. Our Associates get involved by spreading the word about the unique work of Fairygodmother Foundation and helping to generate attendance at various fundraising and social events. In addition, the Associate Board serves as a networking opportunity for young professionals.

President

Dawn Timberlake

Howard Brown Health Center

Vice President

Amy Beros

Pillars

Secretary

Karen Hennelly

The University of Chicago-Harris School of Public Policy

Brittany Crooks

Immaculate Conception School

Andrew Ginsberg

Kellogg School of Management

Kelly Gipson

QTG Sales a Division of Pepsico

Rebekah Holmes

The Newberry Library

Renee Jacques

Hewitt Associates

Mike Kisala

Hewitt Associates

Katrinka Knerr

Gillespie Elementary School

Sara Lyons

Initiate Systems, Inc.

Devon McAnany

Arzu, Inc

Mary Mondi

Kelly's Pub

Rebecca Mormann

Cubby Bear Lounge

Swati Patel

Allscripts

Cailyn Platt

Crowe Chizek & Company, LLC

Nadine Pizarro

Morningstar Associates, LLC

Alix Reisinger

Kellogg School of Management

Suzanne Velonis

Two by Four

Fairygodmother Foundation Staff


The Foundation has four paid staff members, one part-time bookkeeper, program interns, and event and administrative volunteers. Our staff, interns, and other volunteers are dedicated to the success of Fairygodmother Foundation.


Ms. Stevie Ball, CEO

Ext. 12 stevie@fairygodmother.org

Lindsay Prombaum, Wish Granting Coordinator

Ext. 10 lindsay@fairygodmother.org

Melissa Janiszewski, Development Coordinator

Ext. 11 melissa@fairygodmother.org

Mackenzie Krueger, Wish Granting Coordinator

Ext. 15 mackenzie@fairygodmother.org

Marti Kopczyk, Bookkeeper

Ext. 20 marti@fairygodmother.org

Catherine Gregorio, Intern, Tues & Thurs 10-5

catherine@fairygodmother.org

Dana Eufrasio, Marketing & PR Intern

Ext. 19 developmentintern@fairygodmother.org

At a Glance

Mission Statement

Fairygodmother Foundation grants wishes to terminally ill adults.

Foundation Facts

Eligible Recipients: Individuals 18 and older diagnosed with a year or less to live.

Typical Recipient: A 40-year-old mother of two battling breast cancer and hoping to leave lasting memories for her children.

Percent of Wishes Involving Children: 80%

Age of Charity: Ten years

Number of Wishes Fulfilled: Over 1000 in all 50 states

Number of Full-Time Staff: Four

Percentage of Funds Devoted Directly to Wish-Granting: 76%