COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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I believe that the best way to feel as if you are a part of a community is to give of your time and talents in that community. This holds true both in volunteer roles and in the workplace.
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Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) (Member 2007-present)
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IPRA Board of Directors (2024-present)
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IP&R Magazine Joint Editorial Committee (2020-present)
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Agency Showcase Task Force (2010-present)
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IPRA ProConnect Board of Regents (2017-2020)
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Communications & Marketing (C&M) Section Director (2013)
- C&M Section Professional of the Year Award (2013)
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C&M Section Commitment Award (2011)
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C&M Conference Programming Committee Co-chair (2011-2013)
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C&M Rising Star Award (2011)
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C&M BootCamp Committee (2009)
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National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) (Member 2016-present)
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National Certification Board (2025 to present)
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Women in Leisure Services (WILS) - Chi Chapter (Member 2018-present)
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Past President/Scholarship Chair (2024-present)
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President (2022-2024)
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Membership Director (2021-2022)
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Secretary/Outreach Director (2018-2021)
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LeadHERship Conference Committee (2019-present)​
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Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation (IPRF)
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Board of Trustees (2022-2023)
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Events Committee (2021-2022)​
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one-five Foundation (Educational Foundation of CCSD15)
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Board of Trustees (2019-2023)
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Vice-Chair (2021-2023)
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Teacher Mini-Grant Committee Chair (2021-2023)
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Palatine Historical Society
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Corresponding Secretary (2022-2023)​
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School District 15 Citizen Task Force
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Member (2021-2022)
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Suburban Park and Recreation Association (Member 2009-present)
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Newsletter Chair (2011-2018)​
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Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce
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Liaison to Board of Directors (2013-2019)
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Women in Business Scholarship Chair (2014-2018)
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Heart of the Community Award Recipient (2015)
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​Golf Outing Volunteer Coordinator (2015-2016)
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Women in Business Advisory Forum Co-Chair (2013-2014)
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Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council
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Girls Night Out Fundraiser Committee (2013-2019)
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Volunteer Recognition Award (2014)
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Parent Teacher Association (PTA) (Member 1998-2023)
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Local Unit PTA President Winston Campus Junior High (2022-2023 & 2007-2008) and various Board and Committee Member positions at the local, council, district, and region levels (1998-present)
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Illinois PTA Board Member/State Cultural Arts Chair (2014-2017)
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Illinois PTA Selfless Service Award (2017)
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Illinois PTA Volunteer of the Year Award (2014)
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Downtown Palatine Business Association
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Liaison to Board of Directors (2012-2019)
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Loyola University Chicago
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Student Ambassador (2017-2019)
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Peer Advisor (Summer 2017) ​
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Palatine High School Pirate Boosters (Board Member 2008-2018 & 2023-present)
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Various committee chair positions including Dinner-Auction, Craft Fair, Publicity, Alumni, and Volunteer Chair
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Rotary Club of Northbrook | Corporate Member (2022-present)
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Rotary Club of Palatine | Corporate Member (2016-2019)​
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Oktoberfest volunteer (2016-2023)