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