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ABOUT OUR CHAPTER

We invite you to join our dynamic, growing chapter of women in Chicago. Make new connections and friends, discover new opportunities, and impact your life and community.


We are an inclusive community of women 50-forward living in Chicago. Our changing life situations lead us to seek new connections, resources and opportunities.


Our members have or had professional careers in a variety of fields. Some are on the path to retirement, while others have launched new businesses or are embarking on encore careers.  Some members are retired from work, but active in life.

While we may be at different places in our lives and stages of transitions, we have in common a desire to be part of a community and to live vibrant and fulfilling lives.

Our Chicago Chapter members:

  • Come from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
  • Focus on learning and discovery
  • Provide support during significant transitions and beyond

We offer opportunities to:

  • Explore new and enriching interests and activities
  • Develop new friendships and find transition support
  • Make meaningful contributions to our community
  • Share our wisdom and expertise

To contact our Chicago Chapter, please send us an email.

OUR CHICAGO CHAPTER STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Chicago Chapter Chair

Tracy Saras

Treasurer

Barbara Case Andrews

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Chair

Michelle Charles

Membership and Ambassadors Chair

Michelle Charles

Website/Digital Communications Chair

Donna Hannemann

Programming (Digital / Virtual) Chair

Helene Stelian

Social Connections Committee Chair

Mary Ozga

Health & Wellness Chair

Maura Gates

Community Impact Chair

Ellen Graber

ADDITIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Explore Chicago Committee Chair

Carol Montgomery

Peer Group Advisory Coordinator

Sue Suchy

National Board Representative

Sujatha Kailas

Our Commitment to Respect, Diversity and Inclusion and Code of Conduct

Women's Connection brings together a diverse group of women with various professional and cultural backgrounds, divergent views and unique perspectives. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a welcoming and respectful environment for everyone. As members and participants in our Women's Connection Chapter activities, we endeavor to create an atmosphere of friendship, respect and care for each other regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, cultural background or preferences, political affiliation, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or financial situation. All members and participants are expected to support this commitment and treat others with respect and consideration and interact in a manner that fosters open dialogue and the expression of ideas that is free of bias, discrimination or harassment. 

 

     

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