Our Team
Our Team
Polk Bros. Foundation’s staff and board have deep roots in Chicago’s communities. We work to bring diverse perspectives. We share a profound respect for the expertise of our nonprofit partners. And we are committed to working together toward a vision of Chicago where all people can reach their full potential.
Foundation Staff
James Fawley
Vice President of Investments and Administration
Anna Lee
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Nestor Avendaño
Grants Manager
Kayla Eldridge
Executive Assistant
Tracy Kremer
Director of Communication
Channing R. N. Lenert
Program Officer
Divya Mohan Little
Senior Program Officer
Jasmine "Jaz" Lopez
Program Assistant
Orlando "Chilly" Mayorga
Program Officer
Gabriella “Gabby” Nelson
Program Officer
Alexandria "Lexi" Nieves
Program Assistant
Katie Rondeau Weinheimer
Chief of Staff
Janet Ward
Controller
Board of Directors
Nancy B. Lewis
Chair
Ellen P. Multack
Vice Chair
Roberto Herencia
Treasurer
Cherryl T. Thomas
Secretary
Elizabeth H. Connelly
Director
Jill Cutler
Director
Peter M. Howard
Director
David Snyder
Director
Sandra P. Guthman
Chair Emerita
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