Lake Forest High School Foundation
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VOLUNTEERING

The Lake Forest High School Foundation Board of Trustees is a group of volunteers dedicated to supporting, enriching and enhancing the LFHS experience for all. 
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Get Involved

If you are interested in getting involved in the LFHS Foundation please contact our Nominating Vice Chair, Ann Kiesling.
LFHS Foundation Trustee Application ONLINE
LFHS Foundation Trustee Application.docx
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Opportunities to Volunteer Beyond Our Board of Trustees

  • Serve on our Spring Luncheon Committee, contact our Events Vice Chair (see below). 
  • Become a Coach or Mentor for the Business Incubator Class, contact our Business Incubator Vice Chair or Co-chair (see below). 
  • Volunteer to help out with Pitch Night, contact our Business Incubator Vice Chair or Co-chair (see below). 
  • Become a Luncheon Sponsor or Pitch Night Partner, contact our Development Vice Chair (see below). 

2025-26 Board of Trustees

EXECUTIVE BOARD
​Chair – Carla Ojha  [email protected]
Secretary – Anna Theodore
Treasurer – Michele Marx
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Nominating Vice Chair - Ann Kiesling
*Executive Board also includes all Vice Chairs.
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DEVELOPMENT 
Vice Chair – Emily Hegenberger
Coordinators - 

GRANTS 
Vice Chair – Kavita Swaminathan
Liaisons – Kirstin Carruthers, Michele Hill, Monika Toczycki, Nicole Phelan, Sandi King, Kate Jackson
Faculty Liaison – Ashleigh Malec

EVENTS 
Vice Chair – Gisela Balassa Orestano
Event Co-Chair - Gillian Goodfriend

BUSINESS INCUBATOR
Vice Chair – Matt Kiesling [email protected]
Business Incubator Co-Chairs – Nicole Korczak 
​Pitch Coordinator - Kate Jackson 

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Chair –  Suzanne Sands*
PR/Writers – Jean Osta Neimi, Olivia Poska, & Anita Vijayakumar
Social Media – Sarah Lockhart
Webmaster – 
Spotlight on Grants – Caitlin Morse
​Graphic Design/Special Projects - Christiana Walsh


ALUMNI RELATIONS
Vice Chair - Lesley Fisher [email protected]

LIAISON TRUSTEES
APT Liaison - 
Boosters Liaison – 

Faculty Liaison – Ashleigh Malec
Tech Liaison - Corey Holmer


​EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Superintendent – Dr. Michael Montgomery
LFHS Principal – Dr. Erin Lenart

Roles & Responsibilities

The files below contain detailed information about the various roles and responsibilities on the LFHS Foundation Board of Trustees. ​
GENERAL BOARD MEMBER EXPECTATIONS
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Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, & Asst. Treasurer_and_liaisons_.pdf
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BUSINESS INCUBATOR COMMITTEE Roles
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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Roles
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DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Roles
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GRANTS COMMITTEE Roles
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EVENTS COMMITTEE & NOMINATING COMMITTEE Roles
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_lfhs_foundation_by-laws_updated_may_2023.docx.pdf
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Forms for Trustees

_foundation_calendar_for_24-25.docx__3_.pdf
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expense_reimbursement_form.pdf
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WHY DONATE?
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SPOTLIGHT ON GRANTS
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BUSINESS INCUBATOR
FORMS & APPLICATIONS
GRANT APPLICATION - ONLINE FORM

FINAL GRANT REPORT for recipients only

LFHS FOUNDATION TRUSTEE APPLICATION

BUSINESS INCUBATOR COACH/MENTOR APPLICATION
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS


JANUARY 24, 2025 @ 5PM GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE

MARCH 14, 2025 GRANT DAY
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MAY 2, 2025  CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION SPRING LUNCHEON 

MAY 22, 2025   PITCH NIGHT - INVESTORS WELCOME!
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LFHS Foundation • P.O. Box 148, Lake Forest, IL 60045 • [email protected]
  • Home
  • ABOUT US
    • VOLUNTEERING
  • PITCH NIGHT 2025
  • GRANTS
    • 2025 Grants
    • 2024 Grants
    • 2023 Grants
    • 2022 Grants
    • 2021 Grants
    • 2020 Grants
    • Did You Know?
    • SPOTLIGHT ON GRANTS
  • DONORS & SPONSORS
    • DONATE TODAY
  • BUSINESS INCUBATOR
    • PITCH NIGHT 2024
    • PITCH NIGHT 2023
    • PITCH NIGHT 2022
    • PITCH NIGHT 2021
    • PITCH NIGHT 2020
    • PITCH NIGHT 2019
    • PITCH NIGHT 2018