Young Professionals Making a Difference
Founded in 2001, the Auxiliary Board is a dedicated group of mission-minded young professionals who support the American Red Cross through fundraising activities. Our 17 Auxiliary Board members represent a wide demographic of young professionals, from ages 23 to 40. Raising an average of $10,000 annually, proceeds from membership and fundraising events support the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross in our community, across the country and around the world.
By volunteering for the world’s most recognized charity, Auxiliary Board members play a valuable role in furthering the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross. Members benefit from networking opportunities with fellow philanthropic young professionals and career development opportunities. There are also a host of leadership opportunities in a range of areas, including Auxiliary Board positions, volunteer positions and third-party fundraising.
For more information on the Auxiliary Board or becoming a member, please contact Maggie McNally, Mission & Membership Chair, at maggiermcnally@gmail.com.
Benefits
Mingling for a Mission
Requirements & Application
Auxiliary Board Members
As a member of the Auxiliary Board, you will serve your community and develop skills while making friends and having fun! Auxiliary Board members are given the opportunity to network with fellow philanthropic young professionals while having access to diverse volunteer opportunities within the world’s most-recognized charity.
Volunteer Benefits
Sound the Alarm; a national fire safety event series installing free smoke alarms in homes that need them
Chicago Marathon; support Team Red Cross runners and their families by setting up, serving and tearing down at our tent in Grant Park
Telethon; volunteer at CBS 2 Chicago’s annual telethon for the American Red Cross as a phone operator, data recorder, and more
Holiday Gifts For Veteran Families; a chance to wrap and give gifts to veteran families during the holidays
Heroes Breakfast; attend our largest event of the year - local business and civic leaders coming together to honor Heroes in 11 categories across Chicago and surrounding counties
Professional Development Benefits
Meet the Regional CEO; a chance to hear from and speak to Celena Roldán, CEO of the American Red Cross of Illinois.
National Leadership Events; an invitation to attend events when American Red Cross National Leadership is in town
Meet the Heroes Reception; a chance to network with corporate partners at a pre-Heroes Breakfast event
Women in Philanthropy Event; a chance to attend one women in philanthropy event throughout the year put on by the American Red Cross’ women’s giving circle, the Tiffany Circle
Each year, the Auxiliary Board hosts three Mingling for a Mission events. These social networking events bring together approximately 100 young professionals at a trendy Chicago venue for an evening of drinks, food, silent auctions, and networking, all for a good cause. All Auxiliary Board members are asked to participate in planning Mingling events through the following channels:
For more information, please email Emily.Lowtufo@redcross.org.
Executive Committee
Sarah Herczog, Guaranteed Rate | Executive Leadership Chair
Maggie McNally, JDRF | Mission & Membership Chair
Katie Casey, Horizon Therapeutics | Mingling Co-Chair
Members
Neil DiMarco, John H. Stroger Hospital
Vivian Drury, FTI Consulting Strategic Communications
Rajat Dubey, Fed Ex
Leah Harris, Grainger
Paul Madison, Arity
Jen March, OEMC
Kamryn McPike, FTI Consulting Strategic Communications
Stephen Morrison, AbbVie
Savannah Murin, Law Student, Northwestern University
Jeanine Pekkarinen, American Dental Association
Patricia Pelaez, Charles River Associates
Shilpa Singla, Kirkland & Ellis
Allison Whitley, Association Management Center
Kevin Young, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP