AMA Chicago is volunteer-run.
From our board of directors to our 6 marketing committees, AMA Chicago is a volunteer-run organization. More than 95 volunteers develop, implement and evaluate the chapter’s programming, strategic relationships, sponsorships and marketing.
The Committees
Marketing Insights
The marketing insights committee supports every aspect of the chapter through analytics, research and evaluations. As the science-brained portion of our arts-and-science profession, this committee informs and assesses chapter initiatives.
This committee is led by VP Sylvia Marten.
DEI
Achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion is a continuous process and one that is essential to our mission to provide opportunities for Chicago marketers to expand their knowledge, improve their skills and grow in their careers through access to leaders and peers. Our DEI committee works closely with all other committees to assist the chapter in reaching its DEI goals.
This committee is led by VP Shanita Akintonde.
Programming
AMA Chicago’s programming committee develops and executes all of the cutting-edge educational and thought-leadership events that marketers need to stay at the top of their game: Signature Speaker Series, Career Connections, Workshops and CMO Forum.
The committee is led by VP Karen Hatfield.
Communications
The communications committee is our chapter’s marketing and networking engine. This team drives our community through editorial, promotional and community content. As marketers marketing to marketers, they stay on top of trends.
The communications committee is led by VP Suky Lawlor.
Membership
The membership relations committee leads and delivers on the membership experience, from recruitment to benefits to renewal. Throughout, this committee stays tuned in to what members want – and need – to keep their skills sharp.
The membership committee is led by VP Lauren Banks.
Sponsorship
The sponsorship committee develops partnerships with brands, marketing agencies and service providers to sponsor the chapter and its programming. These partners get to connect with our community of marketing professionals, and our community gets free and discounted events because of our partners.
The sponsorship committee is led by Jamie McGarry.
StudioNorth Team
StudioNorth provides in-kind services to AMA Chicago through social media. This team includes:
- Tracy Crane
- Valerie Mies
- Natalie Nadelhoffer
- Nicole Tuthill
Volunteer with us.
Join these professionals to serve the Chicagoland marketing community, make connections and hone your skills.