Why Volunteer?

One of the best ways to network and use your membership to its fullest is to volunteer. Committee participation enables you to establish professional relationships and meet individuals throughout the healthcare industry and in your healthcare field. At the same time, your perspective and energy assists to shape this dynamic organization. Committee participation can also enhance your talents, skills, and credentials beyond your current career focus.

VOLUNTEER NOW!
Call 630.832.1300 or email Info@CHEFChicago.org

What do current volunteers have to say?

CHEF is an outstanding way to stay engaged with local professionals. Health leaders must remain vigilant on the issues and keep strong ties with peers to facilitate best practices. CHEF is that opportunity to remain connected while strengthening the community and profession! Great way to give back!

Richard Greenhilll, Lean Six Sigman Program Manager, James A.Lovell Federal Health Center, Membership & Advancement Committee, ACHE Lake County Outreach Initiative

I am currently serving as the co-chair of the Education & Networking Committee and I am leading CHEF’s social media efforts.  I joined CHEF shortly after moving to Chicago and it has become one the highlights of living here.  CHEF not only provides a fantastic network of personal and profession contacts, but also creates an environment where everyone can explore their passions.  Every time I attend a CHEF event or committee meeting, I experience a renewed sense of energy for this industry and am thankful to work in such a great community. 

Beth Weidner, Senior Consultant, Health Planning Source, Inc., Education & Networking Committee, Website & Social Media Committee

I am new to CHEF and to the Networking/Education Committee, however I have already been able to meet some great people who are leaders in the Healthcare Community and who care greatly about CHEF.  Committees are a great way to meet people and they have allowed me to feel like I am a part of CHEF. 

Greg Gayes,Student, Governors State University, Education & Networking Committee

For more information about any committee, email the Chairperson listed below, or call the Chicago Health Executives Forum office at: (630) 832-1300.

Education & Networking Committee

The Education / Networking Committee shall be responsible for coordinating, planning, and initiating programs of high quality and interest to the Members as well as for developing and implementing networking opportunities at all Member Organization events.  The Education / Networking Committee shall cooperate with the Board of Directors in planning such programs and any other extracurricular activities which the Member Organization may wish to undertake.

Contact: Katie Carow
Education & Networking Chairperson
kcarow@carowconsulting.com

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall be responsible for assisting the Treasurer and the Board of Directors in managing the financial aspects of the organization including the development of an annual budget, determination of investment vehicles for cash reserves and other financially related tasks as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Contact: Richard A. Ferraro
Treasurer & Finance Chairperson
richard.ferraro@comcast.net

Marketing Committee

The Marketing Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that the Member Organization has a professional and appropriate image in the marketplace and shall prepare the Member Organization's newsletters and other materials. The Marketing Committee shall work with the Board of Directors to develop supporting materials.

Contact: Nicole Beal
Marketing Chairperson
nicolembeal@yahoo.com

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment and retention of members and will assist the Membership Chair in developing recruitment and retention incentive programs, organizing a new member welcome reception and an informational reception for prospective members. The Membership Committee shall interact with the Board of Directors to develop materials for both prospective and new members.

Contact: Anita Halvorsen, FACHE
Membership Chairperson
anita.halvorsen@sinai.org

Website & Social Media Committee

The Web / Social Media Committee shall be responsible for the design, revision, and continued development of the Member Organization's website and social media strategy.  The Web / Social Media Committee will interact and collaborate with all other advisory committees to insure correct information is presented on the Member Organization's website.

Contact: Dawn V. Gay
Website & Social Media Chairperson
dawn.gay@align-resources.com

Mentoring Programs

For more information about ACHE Board of Governors Exam Study &  the ACHE Mentoring Program, contact Anita Halvorsen at: anita.halvorsen@sinai.org.

For more information about CHEF's high school student mentoring program initiative, contact Jennifer Draudt-Scully at: jennifer.draudt@reshealthcare.org.

For more information about CHEF's Peer-to-Peer mentoring program, please contact Lara Summers at: lara.summers@legacyalliance.com.