Women’s Board
Founded in 2002, the Women’s Board advances the activities and prominence of The Joffrey Ballet as a leading cultural and educational institution.
Members embrace the spirit of philanthropy, expressing their passion for the Joffrey through advocacy and support. The Women’s Board raises over $2 million annually for The Joffrey Ballet. Members promote special, mission-driven fundraising efforts, such as The Nutcracker Costume Maintenance Initiative and the Joffrey’s Community Engagement programs.
En Pointe Initiative
The En Pointe committee is proud to announce The Nutcracker as the recipient of the Women's Board's En Pointe initiative for the 2021-2022 season. This signature project demonstrates the Women's Board's commitment to the Joffrey and belief in the power of artstic excellence in the Company's productions. As the Presenting Sponsor of this year's Nutcracker, the Women's Board is committed to raising $75,000 in support of Christopher Wheeldon's production.
Please support the Joffrey Women's Board in their sponsorship by donating today. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.
Questions? Please contact Sarah Geocaris, Associate Director of Individual Giving at 312.386.8985 or sgeocaris@joffrey.org
The Women's Board of The Joffrey Ballet
2021-2022 En Pointe Donor List
| Elisabeth Adams | Martha Higgins | Amelia Silva |
| Julie O'Donnell Allen | Brooke Hubbuch | Marilyn Slattery |
| Dr. Emily L. Arch | Jessica Jecmen | Liz Stiffel |
| Anna Assenmacher | Kathleen Klaeser | Stacy Straub |
| Annie Atzeff | Farissa Knox | Nancy Sussman |
| Melissa M. Babcock | Laura Kofoid | Kathleen A. Swien |
| Sophie Bross | Kelly Rosen Lagrange | Cheryl Tama Oblander |
| Jenelle M. Chalmers | Dania Leemputte | Adrienne Traisman |
| Lynn Cohen | Leslie Logsdon | Andria van der Merwe |
| Merritt DeWitt | Laurie Mahler | Annabelle Volgman |
| Ellen Distelheim | Joan Malliband | Chrissie Walker |
| Dr. Jill S. Dodds | Elizabeth Marcus, MD | Magnes Welsh |
| Deborah Gordon Engle | Heather Martin | Susan L. Welsh |
| Patti S. Eylar | Monica McGurk | Diana Weiss Widman |
| Shelley MacArthur Farley | Mrs. Julianne Migely | Elizabeth Wippman |
| Johanna Ferguson | Linda Curtis O'Bannon, MD | Joyce M. Wippman |
| Jamie-Clare Flaherty | Mrs. John R. Pacholick | Marcie L. Wright |
| Ellie Forman | Molly Piech | Leslie Zentner |
| Darcy Goldfarb, MD | Cindy Pinsky | Julie Zuckerman |
| Sue-Gray Goller | Hallie Blanchard Rehwaldt | |
| Stephanie M. Grinage | Maggie Scheyer | |
| Sandi Hartstein | Sarah Schrup | |
| Liz Sharp |
List current as of February 2022
Meet the Women’s Board
Leadership and Members
Browse the Women's Board roster for the current and upcoming season.
