Associate Board

AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC)’s Associate Board includes young professionals and emerging leaders who are passionate in the fight for HIV/AIDS services and prevention in the Chicagoland area. Members of the Associate Board act as ambassadors for AFC by taking part in fundraising, community service, and advocacy activities that create health equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS and other related chronic conditions.

To learn more about our mission, member roles, leadership structure and membership process – please refer to our Facebook Page.

Interested in joining? Fill out this interest form and a membership representative will contact you. For more information, please contact [email protected]

Members

Executive Committee

Jessica Wu, Secretary, 2021-Present

David Neef, Membership, 2019 – Present (Previous Interim Co-Chair, Membership)

Mason Zurovchak, Membership, 2021 – Present

Kevin Cernansky, Public Relations/Social Media, 2017-2020

Eric Skipworth, Fund development, 2023 – Present

Charlie Peterson, Partnership & outreach, 2023 – Present

Jessica Dangles, Partnership & outreach, 2023 – Present

General Body Members

Jack Wolf, Member-at-large

India Willis, Member-at-large

Nia Johnson, Member-at-large

Tony Castagnoli, Member-at-large

Terra Campbell, Member-at-large

Kandis Draw, Member-at-large

Kim Garvey, Member-at-large

Kalob Gossett, Member-at-large

Kevin Hascher, Member-at-large

Charlie Jungswirth, Member-at-large

Le’Mikas Lavender, Member-at-large

Neal Netzel, Member-at-large

Membership Commitments

  • Regularly attend full Associate Board meetings every month (in person or by phone)
  • Participate in and actively raise funds for AFC events, including AIDS Run & Walk Chicago and World of Chocolate
  • Actively participate on at least one committee
  • Pay $75 in annual dues
  • Represent AFC in the community through volunteerism and outreach

2021 Year in Review

Check out our AIDS Run & Walk Team!

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