Chapter Contacts

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization focused on both research and patient support for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for adults and children living with IBD.

 

We lead groundbreaking research into new treatments and cures for IBD and provide you with information, guidance, and support every step of the way – no matter where you are in your IBD journey. The Foundation is your voice on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures to improve your access to care and raise awareness of IBD and its impact on patients and caregivers. Read our latest Impact Report to learn more about how we’re changing lives.

The Illinois Chapter serves the State of Illinois and Northwest Indiana. We provide educational and support programs to people living with IBD and those who care for them. We connect you to local resources and offer you opportunities to become involved with the IBD community through events, volunteering, our summer camps, and more.

 

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Chapter Staff

Aaron Castens, M.S.

Aaron Castens, M.S.

Vice President, Chapter Growth & Development

[email protected]

+1 651-355-1584

Katie Gee, M.Ed.

Katie Gee, M.Ed.

Director, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

[email protected]

+1 224-457-3157

Rebecca Herman, M.A.

Rebecca Herman, M.A.

Manager, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

[email protected]

+1 332-227-6237

Kelly Wells

Kelly Wells

Senior Manager, Fundraising Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

[email protected]

+1 224-457-3071

Michael Zumpano

Michael Zumpano

Senior Coordinator, Field Operations

[email protected]

+1 646-823-3882

Chapter Board of Directors

Tanay Shah, President

Principal

Deloitte Consulting LLP

Matthew Brash

Senior Managing Director

Newpoint Advisors Corporation

Darren Brandt

Senior Vice President

Wintrust Financial

Russell D. Cohen, MD

The University of Chicago Medicine

Kevin Dean

Chief Strategy Officer

AnalyticsIQ

Luke Emery

Chief Customer Officer

Tractor Beverage Co.

Monica Johnson

Community Member

Matt McKee

Managing Director

J.P. Morgan Private Bank

Joel E. Retsky, MD

NorthShore University HealthSystem

Brian Septon

Principal

The Terry Group

Nadine Woldenberg

Community Member

Eugene F. Yen, MD

Northwestern Medicine

Healthcare Professionals Engagement Committee (HPEC)

Chapter Address

  • Address:

    2200 E. Devon Avenue Suite 392 Des Plaines, IL. 60018

  • Email:

    [email protected]