the Goodman’s Women’s Board
The Women’s Board was founded in 1978 to expand the community and financial base of The Goodman.
The current 44 members are among Chicago’s most active and philanthropic women. They share a passion for theater and play an essential role in supporting Goodman productions and its Education and Engagement programs. To learn more about The Goodman’s Education and Engagement programs, click here.
The Women’s Board raises over $2 million annually through a variety of activities, including a Premiere Society solicitation campaign, Auction, Education and Engagement Luncheon and Gala.
For nearly five decades, the Women’s Board has raised over $70 million for 40 Goodman productions and an array of Education and Engagement programs. Through their extraordinary work, Women’s Board members, past and present, have had a profound impact on The Goodman, its audiences and the civic life in Chicago.
Membership is by invitation. For more information about membership, contact Angela Valentino at 312.553.7258 or Angela Valentino@GoodmanTheatre.org.
Women’s Board
OFFICERS
President
Diane Landgren
Vice Presidents
Nina Owen
Jackie Robinson
Treasurer
Renee Tyree
Secretary
Jill Javors
COMMITTEE CHAIRS and CO-CHAIRS
Education Benefit
Elizabeth Balthrop
Anne Van Wart
Gala
Wendy Krimins
Heather Poladian
Heather Zimmerman
Hospitality
Sheila Harris
Membership
Fran Del Boca
Carole Wood
Program
Teri Brown
Courtney Sherrer
Member-at-Large
Andra Press
Past Presidents
Joan E. Clifford
Fran Del Boca
Denise Stefan Ginascol
Sondra A. Healy
Linda Hutson
Swati Mehta
Carol Prins
Alice Young Sabl
Cynthia K. Scholl
Lorrayne Weiss
Susan J. Wislow
MEMBERS
Brigitte Anderson
Sharon Angell
Maggie Kelly
Carolyn Kurtz
Jill Loftus
Kay Mabie
Heather Poladian
Mary Wilson
Jennifer Yalowitz
Sustaining Members
Dr. Mildred C. Harris
Margie Janus
Mary Ann Karris
Linda Krivkovich
Honorary Members
Katherine A. Abelson
Christine Branstad
Joan M. Coppleson*
Ellen Gignilliat
Sherry John*
Gwendolyn Ritchie
Mrs. Richard A. Samuels*
Orli Staley
Carole David Stone*
Mrs. Philip L. Thomas*
Susan D. Underwood*
*Past Presidents
