Cinema/Chicago Associate Board

The Associate Board is a dynamic group of emerging leaders dedicated to supporting Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival. Through fundraising, special events, and networking, our members introduce new audiences to bold global storytelling, champion new and emerging filmmakers, and help build a vibrant community of supporters.

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.

Executive Committee

President
Alex Marshall

Vice President
Ashley Hatzenbihler

Secretary
Conor Burton

Treasurer
Abbey McCormack

Event Chair
Julie Nehf

Event Chair
Trevor Owens

Members

Crystal Asbury Carrazco
Roshan Balakrishnan
Don Black
Sean Boyle
Patsy Campbell
Catherine Crain
Emily Drake
Maesie Duncan
Alexis Dupree
Kate Everson
Nick Faust
Patrick Hendricks
Omeed Ilchi
Lauren Las
Jillian Leiby
Matthew Loxley
Nicole Megerko
Bernice Man
Anthony McCloud
Fernando Meir
Tarrant Qian
Justin Rivera
Sanaa Sayyed
Grace Schuler
Meghan Smith Kohen
Evan Swhear
Barry Trilla
Jordan Walker
Charlie Wein
Lauren Wilkins
Eliza Wizner