Stefanie Clark graduated from Seattle University with a degree in Commercial Science. She worked in accounting at Arthur Anderson before launching her own business as a corporate problem solver, catering to clients from around the world. Since joining the Village in 2017 Stefanie has been very active in the LGBTQ+ community and has introduced many new friends to the organization. In her free time, she enjoys music, walking, social events, and fashion modeling.
Jacie Brandes is an award-winning business leader with over 20 years of experience building teams and developing strategies to drive sales and revenue growth in complex media environments. Most recently, Jacie was SVP of Business Development at Revolution, a Chicago-based sports marketing agency, focused on partnership strategy and revenue diversification. Prior to that she was at Penske Media where she was a member of the executive leadership team. She also led the launch of a proprietary analytical platform bringing together online and offline data enhancing targeting capabilities. She has also held several leadership positions at Time Inc, Meredith Corporation and DDB Omnicom.
Jacie holds a BA degree in Communications from the University of Illinois and has completed a Digital Marketing Certificate Program at The George Washington School of Business. She is a member of CHIEF, a private network supporting female executives. She loves all things windy-city- sports, lake, food, architecture. She has one daughter Grace, a sophomore at the University of Illinois and an adored cavapoo, Hazel.
Jacqueline Boland is a graduate of Marquette University with a degree in Political Science, is currently the Branch Manager of Wintrust, Delaware Place, where she manages all branch operations and staff. Prior to banking, she had a successful career in local government, most recently as Executive Director of the Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Sauganash Chamber of Commerce. Jackie has an extensive volunteer resume with chambers, community associations, historical and natural preservation organizations, and is currently a member of Rotary One. She lives on the Near North side and in her spare time enjoys sailing, reading, hiking, long walks in the city, movies and binge watching on Netflix!
The Village Chicago and Chicago Innovation hosted “A Night for the Ages” on December 7, 2022, featuring the first-ever Turn the Page on Age awards presented to author Patti Temple Rocks and to Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau, hosts of the weekly podcast “Women Over 70.”
Carol Hitchie majored in Journalism at Bradley University but ran away from school to join the airlines and see the world. And she did. As a travel agent, then Sales Manager for Air New Zealand and then 30 years managing her own travel company, she lived her dream. Since joining the Village in 2017, Carol has been an active member who enjoys social events, creative writing, theater, and the arts.
Ira was born and raised in New Orleans, and has a JD from Tulane Law School. For most of his legal career, he has written opinions for federal courts in both New Orleans and Chicago, as well as criminal appeals for the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. He also sometimes teaches appellate advocacy at the John Marshall Law School. He is an avid moviegoer and was a member of the documentary film jury for the New Orleans Film Fest before moving to Chicago.
Angie holds a PhD from the Institute for Clinical Social Work and MA from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. After retiring in 2010 from her career in social work she became an involved Village member, currently as Chair of the Research committee. She has served on the boards of the Family Institute, Institute for Clinical Social Work, and Family Network, a Family Focus agency. She lives in Lincoln Park near her favorite place, Caldwell Lily Pool Garden, where Angie is a volunteer docent.
Molly holds a B.A. in History and Sociology from Loyola University Chicago. She currently serves as Associate Director Of Development at Facing History Chicago, an international educational non-profit organization. Prior to that, she was Manager of Mentoring and Inclusion Programs at Chicago Innovation, overseeing both the Ageless Innovator program and the Women’s Mentoring Co-op. Molly is passionate about building inclusive communities and is an eager participant in Village initiatives and programs including the Bridging Generations Board and the 2021 Annual Benefit She resides in Hyde Park, Chicago.
Liz is an occupational therapist who works primarily in home health. She has served on the Board for the Allen Cognitive Network since 2011, currently holding the position of treasurer and recently co-authored the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Practice Guidelines on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Neurological Disorders. Liz was the Village Chicago’s first intern in 2009 and has since served in many roles including member of the Health and Wellness Initiative; part of the internal team that created the framework for the Brain Health/Memory Loss program, founding Whip of the Bridging Generations Board, and challenging question developer for Trivia Nights. Liz lives in Lincoln Park and in her free time enjoys being with her family – husband, Avi, daughters, Adele and Natalie, and mom, Judy.
Tom is the Vice President & Branch Manager at Wintrust Bank – Old Town. He has been with Wintrust for about eight years and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase for 15 years. Originally, he is from a small town in Iowa–Dyersville, “Home of the Field of Dreams.” Tom completed his BA at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. He lived in Chicago for about 20 years and currently resides in Evanston. He is an involved member of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce Illinois and Ambassador for the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce. He is excited to get more involved with The Village Chicago.
