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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Kate Spelman (she/her), Director of Programs and Communications
A 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...
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Brooke Nanni, MPH, Brain Health & Memory Loss Program Manager
Brooke 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...
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Darcy L. Evon (she/her), CEO
Darcy 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...
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Susan Wakula (she/her), Director of Finance
Having 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 MoreVillage Op-Ed on Ageism in the Chicago Tribune
July 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...
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Village Recognizes Three Trailblazers in Building an Age-inclusive Society
September 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 MoreVillage Featured in Sunday Chicago Tribune
September 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...
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Volunteers are Central to the Spirit of the Village
April 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 MoreReady to Watch: Our Thought Leader Event–Ageist, Racist? Who, Me?
March 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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