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Associates Board

Throughout Chicago, young professionals play a vital role in the work of the local nonprofit and philanthropic community. Golden Apple seeks active business and civic leaders, age 22-35, with diverse backgrounds to serve on its Associates Board. Click here if you are interested in joining the Golden Apple Associates Board.

The Associates Board will promote Golden Apple’s mission by organizing events and other activities, targeted at young professionals, that raise money, attract media/PR attention, and grow overall support for Golden Apple.


Associates Board Members

 Executive Committee


 Co-Chairs
Christine Campanelli
GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC

Matt Zafirovski
McKinsey & Company

Fundraising Committee
John Bradley

Echo Global Logistics

Otis L. Carter IV
Ropes & Gray LLP

Hunter H. Craig

GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC

Chris Dell Isola
XMS Capital Partners

Eric B. Johnson
Golden Apple

Nate Marsh
Chicago Growth Partners

Kathleen Ryan
Daniel Hale Williams
Preparatory School of Medicine

John Tough
XMS Capital Partners






At-Large Members


Andrew Adams

Lake Capital

Peter Barre

MB Financial Bank

Paras Bhayani
Perspectives Charter School

Megan Biggar
Draftfcb

Craig Byrnes
Frontenac Company

Heath Gray
FTI Consulting
 
Marketing & Membership Committee
Neha Gargi
McKinsey & Company

Melissa Kennedy
GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC

Christopher Lee

Chicago Growth Partners

 Raj Singh
GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC

Ashley Viglione

Programming Committee
Mac Fuller
AECOM

Richard Hawwa
UBS Investment Bank

Peter Menachem
National Securities Investment Bank

Patrick Mogge
Stratagent Consulting Partners

Tyler Palmer
Water Street Healthcare Partners

Ryan Schweet
Wind Point Partners

Jane Yovovich
Digitas




Jeffrey Heisler
Kaplan Virtual Education

Heather O'Shea
Chicago Growth Partners

John Reinert
Northern Trust

Andrew Tindel
GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC

Ryan Zerante
MB Financial

 


About the Associates Board

Golden Apple aims to provide manageable time commitments through its Associates Board, and encourages each member to dedicate her/his time in a manner that is suitable. Golden Apple encourages all members to attend all meetings and activities and general Golden Apple events. Board officers and committee commitments require a more substantial time commitment.

Membership Benefits

  • Meaningful and impactful work with a premier education organization in Chicago
  • New and expanding network of young professionals
  • Opportunity to lend your talents and plan creative events and activities
  • Interaction with members of Golden Apple’s Board of Directors
  • Rewarding experience contributing to the quality of Chicago and Illinois’ teachers


Member Roles and Responsibilities

  • To understand and promote Golden Apple’s mission and programs
  • To become a Golden Apple donor
  • To introduce peers to Golden Apple
  • To contribute to the vision and direction of the Associates Board
  • To participate in Associates Board events and activities
  • To have fun!


Join the Associates Board


New members are always welcome – please consider peers and colleagues for the Associates Board!

Download the Associated Board application here or contact any of the following individuals for more information about Golden Apple’s Associates Board:
  • Eric Johnson, Deputy Chief Development Officer, Golden Apple, johnson@goldenapple.org
  • Christine Campanelli, Co-Chair, Golden Apple Associates Board, christine.campanelli@gtcr.com
  • Matt Zafirovski, Co-Chair, Golden Apple Associates Board, matt_zafirovski@mckinsey.com

 
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