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With double undergraduate degrees in art history and public relations, a Master’s Degree in Art History with a Certificate in Museum Studies, and a Certification in Contemporary Art from Sotheby’s Institute of Art London, Kenilworth’s SHANNON STOELTING has a deep understanding of the art world. Her resume—Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Assistant Director at Gallery KH, and

DIANA KEEN, the founder of the Roots & Wings Foundation, had to halt her career in art and architecture when she was diagnosed with metastatic inflammatory breast cancer at age 36. Metastatic breast cancer (MBC), stage IV, is an incurable and lifelong condition where breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body. The Wilmette

LAUREN BERNDT is a dynamic and approachable leader with a passion for making a real impact in the nonprofit world and her community. Throughout her career in philanthropy, Berndt has helped organizations across the country raise millions of dollars through her innovative fundraising strategies and strong relationship-building skills. But that’s not all—Lauren is also a

KATIE MANKOFF founded Mantra Matcha in 2021. She worked in the fitness industry for seven years and health was always a top priority. As a mom of three girls, she always had coffee on hand. Between work, parenting, and a lot of caffeine, she still found herself exhausted. One day she noticed someone drinking an

Winnetka’s KATHERINE BANICH likes a party with a purpose. In the last three years, she’s chaired four fundraisers for WINGS, a nonprofit that provides shelter, support, and counseling for those fleeing domestic violence. Last June, she chaired the inaugural WINGS North Shore Ladies Luncheon and then in December, WINGS 19th annual Sweet Home Chicago, a

After a career of teaching others that the sky’s not the limit, but a place for achieving dreams, former flight attendant trainer TARA MAHER of Winnetka plays a new role. Maher channels her energy into elevating and connecting fellow writers as the Director of Community Outreach & Engagement for the Off Campus Writers’ Workshop of