2022 – 2023 Board of Directors & Executive Officers

Shown in image from left to right: Roxanne Meyer (Vice Chair), Kris Sangari (Marketing), Simone Koehlinger, Rico Ricketson (Secretary), Ilana Sepiashvili, John Lashmett (Board Chair), Olin Eargle (Events, resigned), Michael Plageman (Membership, resigned)
Not shown in image: Christopher Eggers (Treasurer), Robin Hicks (Supplier Diversity)

Interested In Joining Our Leadership Team?

Board of Director Positions Are Open - Applications are due by April 25th, 2023 to be presented at the Annual Meeting of Membership

We are now accepting applications for positions on the 2023-2024 LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois Board of Directors. The Annual Meeting of Membership takes place every year between March and June and is the time and place where members get an update on the Chamber’s past achievements, future goals, and vote on changes to the organization’s bylaws and its incoming slate of Director’s and Officers. The 2023 LGBTCC Annual Meeting taking place on April 26 at the Chicago Architecture Center – Click Here to register. If you are interested in the opportunity to help lead and guide the organization, have a passion for advocacy and/or LGBTQ rights, or looking support the organization with your skills or network we’d encourage you to apply using the button below. If you have any questions or issues with the form, please reach out to our team at Hello@lgbtcc.com.

Click Here to Apply

Scheduled 2023 LGBTCC Board Meetings

Regularly scheduled on the third Thursday of every month, alternating in-person and virtual, and call-in option is always available. Board Members are encouraged to attend in-person whenever possible.

Board of Director Positions Are Open - Applications are due by April 25th, 2023 to be presented at the Annual Meeting of Membership

Date

January 16, 2023

February 16, 2023

March 16, 2023

April 20, 2023

May 18, 2023

— Meetings may change date and time with new board slate —

June 22, 2023

July 20, 2023

August 17, 2023

September 21, 2023

October 19, 2023

November 16, 2023

December 21, 2023 (Meeting and End of Year Dinner)

Click to view board meeting agenda

January

February

March

April

May

— Meetings may change date and time with new board slate —

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Click to view meeting minutes

January

February

March

April

May

— Meetings may change date and time with new board slate —

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Looking for other ways to support?

We have some new and unique ways you can support the organization below

Volunteer On A Committee Or At An Event

We need volunteers throughout the year to assist with the Chamber’s events, programs, and committees. Events would include the Chicago Pride Parade, NetWERQ on the Lake, Winter Soiree & OUTPitch Competition, and more. Our committees include membership, supplier diversity, events, and others may be formed for special goals like our EQUALity Forward Task Force. If you would like to sign up to join our volunteer pool, join a specific committee, or express interest to learn more, please submit the form by clicking the button below.

Coming Soon!

Serve as an Leadership Advisor or Peer Mentor

NEW – Join one of our newest leadership initiatives by sharing your professional and life experiences with the organization and/or its members. Our new mentorship program and advisory council will help guide and support entrepreneurs, our members, staff, and board be successful and support them through challenges. To learn more and apply to participate in these programs click the button below.

Coming Soon!

Donate Products Or Services To The Chamber

Like most non-profit organizations – we love donations! Donations can be made through monetary contribution to the LGBT Business Foundation of Illinois, a 501C(3) organization, overseen by the Chamber. Or donations can also be made in the form of gift cards of $50 or more, items to be sold at one of our silent auctions held twice a year, or general door prizes to utilize at networking and social events. To make a donation click one of the buttons below and we thank you in advance for your support!

Coming Soon!