Associate Board

Founded in 1989, the Associate Board of Cinema/Chicago is a diverse group of young professionals who share a love of film. The Board channels that love by supporting the Cinema/Chicago mission. As ambassadors, Board members facilitate dialogue around film, fundraise, and cultivate awareness of independent and international film to create shared experiences.

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 the Beers For Buses Spring Fundraiser.

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 email associateboard@chicagofilmfestival.com.

Emily Drake, President
Marketing and Communications Professional, SmithBucklin
Favorite film: Titanic

Emma Frey, Vice President
Associate Content Marketing Manager, Epsilon
Favorite Film: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

Alyssa Lyon, Secretary
Manager – Employee Engagement and D&I, Kraft Heinz
Favorite Film: Pretty Woman

Max Grad, Treasurer
Sr. Finance Analyst, CDW
Favorite film: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Kate Everson, Secretary
Communications Specialist, Boeing
Favorite film: The Philadelphia Story/Mad Max: Fury Road

Crystal Carrazco
Digital Marketing Specialist, Shure
Favorite film: Bridget Jones’s Diary

Taylor Champion
Portfolio Manager, U.S. Trust
Favorite film: The 400 Blows

Antonia (Toni) Coffelt
Senior Program Manager & External Relations, Egon Zehnder
Favorite film: Inglourious Basterds

Joe Crocco
Management Consultant, CapTech Ventures
Favorite film: Moonrise Kingdom

Kyle Einck
Enrollment Advisor, Northwestern University
Favorite film: Halloween

Tommy Elzinga
Staff Consultant, Ernst & Young
Favorite film: Whiplash

Troy Gould
Video Producer, Chicago Better Business Bureau
Favorite film: The Prestige

Saundretta James
CEO, Africana Fashion
Favorite film: Kill Bill: Volume 1

Jessica Lehr
Senior Counsel, Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC
Favorite film: Singin’ in the Rain

Angela Lorenzo
Digital Communications Coordinator, Chicago Foundation for Women
Favorite film: Pig

Bernice Man
Practice Coordinator, Specialty Pharmacy, Northwestern Medicine
Favorite film: In the Mood for Love

Alex de Miranda
Director of Cultural Strategy, Knock Inc.
Favorite film: The Dreamers

Michael Obyc
Client Contact & Marketing Assistant, Panavision Chicago
Favorite film: Shawshank Redemption

Aidan Orsino
Associate Attorney, Winston & Strawn LLP
Favorite film: Late Chrysanthemums

Justin Rivera
Director, Venue Analytics & Reporting, Live Nation
Favorite film: Jurassic Park

Grant Robin
Chief Radiation Therapist, Northshore University Health System
Favorite film: Barry Lyndon

Barry Trilla
Senior Manager, The Claro Group, LLC
Favorite film: A Few Good Men

Charlie Wein
Media & Events Coordinator, Rattleback Records
Favorite film: Sunshine