Associate Board
AB members at the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival closing party.
Founded in 1989, Cinema/Chicago’s Associate Board is a diverse group of enthusiastic young professionals dedicated to promoting the organization’s mission. The Associate Board assists in fundraising and volunteering to support the year-round Education Program, which brings film to thousands of Chicago Public School students every year.
To this end, the Associate Board hosts a number of events throughout the year, including monthly screenings, an Associate Board Night at the Chicago International Film Festival and special presentations like Cinema Supper Club.
Interested in joining us? Candidates must submit an interest form and attend an informational meeting. We also request a current resume. For more information about joining the Associate Board, please fill out the interest form here or email associateboard@chicagofilmfestival.com.
Fernando Mier
President
IxD Lead at Constellation Brands
Favorite film: The Nightmare Before Christmas
John Davis
Vice-President
Manager, Accelerated Growth Advisors
Favorite Film: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Emily Drake
Secretary
Marketing and Communications Professional, SmithBucklin
Favorite film: Titanic
Taylor Champion
Portfolio Manager, U.S. Trust
Favorite film: The 400 Blows
Antonia (Toni) Coffelt
Executive Assistant
Egon Zehnder
Favorite film: Inglourious Basterds
Matthew Daigler
Program Manager, National Able Network
Favorite film: The Salton Sea
Caren Evers
Sales Associate, MB Fianancial
Favorite film: The Big Lebowski
Jessica Fairbanks
Project Manager, BAMcinematek
Favorite film: Ex-Machina
Blake Goble
Communications Associate, NORC at the University of Chicago
Favorite film: Ghostbusters
Judene Hylton
Director/Recruiter, Major, Lindsay & Africa
Favorite film: It’s a Wonderful Life
Matthew Ingersoll
Attorney, Quarles & Brady, LLP
Favorite film: The Royal Tennenbaums
Ngandu Kasuku
Corporate Staff Attorney, Compass Holding, LLC
Favorite film: High Fidelity/The Big Lebowski
Mindy Kurlansky
Attorney, Starwood Retail Partners, LLC
Favorite film: Gone With the Wind
Sarah Mobin
Account Executive, The Marketing Store
Favorite film: Saving Private Ryan
Sabrina Mohammed-Paddock
Brand Communications Consultant
Favorite film: The Shawshank Redemption
Chris Rooney
President, Digital Bridge Solutions
Favorite film: The Matrix
Patrick Rovito
Manager, Interactive Development
Favorite Film: Dazed and Confused
Amber Wright
Theater Artist
Favorite film: The Godfather
Amy Zanlungo
Channel Development Manager, Hillshire Brands
Favorite film: True Romance
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