Kelly Leiseca (she/her), Development Manager
Kelly is a longtime Chicagoan with a passion for her community and her city. The Village’s mission resonates with her own experience of caring for her dear friend during...
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Kelly is a longtime Chicagoan with a passion for her community and her city. The Village’s mission resonates with her own experience of caring for her dear friend during...
Learn MoreA native of Philadelphia, Kate Spelman earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago, and an M.Div from Yale Divinity School. She is ordained as...
Learn MoreBrooke is a social service and public health professional who has obtained undergraduate degrees in psychology and speech pathology as well as a graduate degree in public health. She...
Learn MoreDarcy brings a wealth of experience to the Village, including leadership roles at public and private universities, libraries, medical, technology, non-profit organizations and media companies. She is active in...
Learn MoreHaving returned to her home town to help her parents navigate their final years, Susan landed at the Village because its mission resonated with her recent lived experience —...
Learn MoreJuly 11, 2022 | The Chicago Tribune published an op-ed on ageism by Village CEO Darcy Evon and Tom Kuczmarski, co-founder of Chicago Innovation: “Here’s the thing about ageism. Everyone...
Learn MoreSeptember 2, 2022 – The Village Chicago presented their annual Trailblazers Awards. to Dr. Becca Levy Dr. Neelum Aggarwal, and the Jane Addams Senior Caucus (organizational award)....
Learn MoreSeptember 18 | September 18 | Featuring a beautiful photo of Village members Mel and Pam Washburn (by the Tribune’s Chris Sweda), a recent story in the Chicago Tribune discussed...
Learn MoreApril 30, 2022 | April is National Volunteer Month, and the Village Chicago would like to thank the dozens of volunteers who contribute everyday to its purpose and goals. “Most...
Learn MoreMarch 15, 2022 | The Village Chicago is pleased to share a video of our recent Thought Leader event, “Ageist, Racist, Who, Me?” featuring Ashton Applewhite, award-winning activist, author of...
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