Board of Directors

Chicago Metro AEYC would like to welcome our new Board President, Beth Lakier!

"As the new president of Chicago Metro AEYC, I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the board of directors, the Chicago Metro AEYC staff, the Chicago Metro AEYC members and the early childhood community to provide professional development opportunities and support to enable early childhood professionals to provide high-quality services to the families they serve." Read more

Current Board Members

Beth Lakier (President), One Hope United

Michael Schulte (Vice President), Reilly Partners

Andrew McDill (Treasurer), West Family Investments, LLC

Deborah Jobst (Secretary), Chicago Public Schools

Debrah Clark, Joliet Township High School

Juan Carlos Hernandez, Metropolitan Bank

Dana McDermott, DePaul University

Anthony Raden, Chicago Department of Family and Support Services

Jennifer Vidis, Office of the Chief of Staff, Chicago Public Schools

Karen Wargo, Glanbia USA and Global Nutritionals

Gail Conway, Ex Officio