WOMEN’S BOARD

Goodman Theatre’s Women’s Board

The Women’s Board was founded in 1978 to expand the community and financial base of the Goodman Theatre.

The current 55 members are among Chicago’s most active and philanthropic women. They share a passion for theater and play an essential role supporting Goodman Theatre productions and education programs. To learn more about Goodman Theatre’s Education and Engagement programs, click here.

The Women’s Board raises more than $1.3 million annually through a variety of activities, including a Premiere Society solicitation campaign, Auction, Education and Engagement Luncheon and Gala.

For four decades, the Women’s Board has raised over $43 million for 38 Goodman productions and an array of educational 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 Alex Meyer at 312.443.3811 ext. 192 or AlexMeyer@GoodmanTheatre.org.

Women’s Board

*Past Presidents

OFFICERS

President
Fran Del Boca

Vice Presidents
Diane Landgren
Nina Owen
Lorrayne Weiss

Treasurer
Anne Van Wart

Secretary
Wendy Krimins

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Advancement
Jill Javors
Carole Wood

Education
Teri Brown
Sheila Harris

A New Direction Benefit
Nina Owen
Lorrayne Weiss

Gala
Diane Landgren
Heather Zimmerman

Membership
Jacquelyn S. Robinson
Cynthia K. Scholl

Nominating
Joan E. Clifford

Program
Renee Tyree

Member-at-Large
Andra Press

Past Presidents
Joan E. Clifford
Denise Stefan Ginascol
Sondra A. Healy
Linda Hutson
Swati Mehta
Carol Prins
Alice Young Sabl
Cynthia K. Scholl
Susan J. Wislow

MEMBERS

Sharon Angell
Kay Mabie
Merle Reskin
Courtney Sherrer
Sara F. Szold

Non-Resident Member
Jane K. Gardner

Sustaining Members
Anu Behari
Dr. Mildred C. Harris
Margie Janus
Mary Ann Karris
Linda Krivkovich
Joan Lewis

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*
Rosemary Tourville*
Susan D. Underwood*