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The Auxiliary Board for the Association House of Chicago is a group of young professionals dedicated to support the organization’s mission and create awareness of its community impact for a wider set of professional and public audiences in and around Chicago. Auxiliary Board Kendal Garrett Pandata Group Board Chair Zachary Hadaway IMC Trading Member Matt Kim Byline Bank Member Madeline Lavachek Deloitte Committee Chair - Events Tayler Jennings IMC Trading Member Cueto Ascencion Comcast - Xfinity Communities Member Daphne Callen Wellness Corporate Solutions Member Julia Johnson Northwestern Mutual Member Board of Directors Executive Staff

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< Back Luz Hernandez lhernandez@associationhouse.org Senior Financial Careers Facilitator What education or prior experiences do you have related to workforce development? I hold over 28 years of employment experience and I am fluent and bilingual in both English and Spanish. My professional work experience includes Human Resources, Recruiting/Staffing, Retail Customer Service, Non-for-Profit Services, Retail Banking and Mortgage Lending. I also have a Bachelor Degree in Business, a Associates Degree in Travel and Tourism. I started working in the financial services industry when I was 16 yrs old through a work study program and placed with one of the “Big Five” accounting firms in downtown Chicago which was an amazing life changing experience. What about your work inspires you? The work I do is rooted in a strong desire to help our participants because I could relate and connect with the participants we serve and firsthand understand their struggles. Throughout my life, I have seen many people with potential who just need a little training and guidance to increase their self-confidence and soft skills. As a workforce facilitator at Association House, I can provide those tools to help people help themselves build a better opportunity for their families through our workforce programs and improve lives and communities. Our workforce program are very valuable because when financial service staff speak multiple languages, it removes barriers to banking for community members who don’t speak English, and contribute to overall community health. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing tremendous resilience and have gotten great satisfaction from mentoring our participants and building their confidence and employability skills. It’s such a joy to see our workforce participants grow and develop not only their employability skills, but their self-confidence and ‘professional self’. All they needed sometimes is a little guidance to point them in a better direction. My passion includes encouraging youth and families to succeed in life and impulse them to take a stand and become leaders of their own life making wise choices. What's a fun fact about yourself? I was on the college Soccer and Basketball Teams. My favorite comfort food is Mexican Corn on the Cob with all the fixings and Thai food. My 1st BankWork$ class gave me a nickname of “Ms. Sunshine” because they said I always brightened up their class days. I’m originally from a small town in Michoacan, Mexico where I learned how to make traditional authentic “Buñuelos” by using my thumbs and knee. Related Content BankWork$ Learn More NextJob Learn More Tech#Ready Learn More

Noam’s the Director of U.S. Business Strategy at IMC Trading, where she works to define strategic priorities for successful growth and performance. < Back Noam Avidov Noam is the Director of Trading Strategy at IMC Trading. Her mission is to define the strategic leadership priorities for the expansion and successful performance of the company. Previously, Noam worked as a marketing strategy consultant at Bain & Company. Noam earned a BA in Economics and Management from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Why I Serve? Noam is passionate about developing sustainable, long-term solutions for empowering under-served communities and elevating individuals out of poverty. She has found a similar view in the Association House’s comprehensive array of services and 120+ years of continuous community impact, which is what led her to become a volunteer at the house and later a board member.

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< All Staff Ms. Demia Fisher dfisher@ahhs.education Culinary and Health Instructor How long have you been a mentor? I have been in education for 20 years. What inspires you as a teacher? What inspires me is knowing I have given my students a positive, fun, and inspiring impact on their life. When my students learn a new skill or technique, they enjoy doing it and want to show it off. At the end of the day, it's all about the difference I make in my student's life to help them in the betterment of theirs. What is one fun fact about yourself? I like to go out stepping (dancing). Related Content Afterschool Programs Learn More Mentoring Programs Learn More Curriculum Learn More

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Vachon Harper-Young is Senior Manager of Industry Verticals and Co-Head of BMO for Women, Black, Latinx and Native-owned Businesses which is currently a $300 million, five- year commitment to advancing an inclusive economic recovery through access to capital, free training and resources and organization partnerships. < Back Vachon Harper-Young Vachon Harper-Young is Senior Manager of Industry Verticals and Co-Head of BMO for Women, Black, Latinx and Native-owned Businesses which is currently a $300 million, five- year commitment to advancing an inclusive economic recovery through access to capital, free training and resources and organization partnerships. Vachon was responsible for launching the program in November 2020, developing and delivering business acumen training and collaborating with non-profits and government agencies that compliment the programs goals. She has been in banking for nearly 30 years in a variety of sales and management roles. Vachon earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Communications from Illinois State University and a MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. Why I Serve Cindy Ullrich who I worked with for a number of years at BMO introduced me to the Association House first through a invitation to the annual gala. I was so amazed with the depth of services offered and the many life changing success stories that when Cindy asked if I would serve on the gala committee I immediately said yes. I believe it has been nearly 10 years ago and without hesitation participated every year. I am honored to serve as a AHC board member.

Ryan is an Assurance Partner in the Health Industries practice at PwC. He has extensive experience providing assurance services to large multi-national companies in the medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and therapeutics industries. < Back Ryan Dwyer Ryan is an Assurance Partner in the Health Industries practice at PwC. He has extensive experience providing assurance services to large multi-national companies in the medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and therapeutics industries. Ryan earned his bachelor and masters degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Accounting and is a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society. In his free time, Ryan enjoys watching and playing sports, traveling and spending time with his wife and three children. Why I Serve? Ryan is honored to serve an organization dedicated to helping others by providing a wide range of comprehensive programs designed to positively benefit the community for the long-term. He is inspired by dedicated and motivated staff of “the house” to deliver on their mission and improve the lives of those they serve in the community.

Karyn is a Managing Director in Deloitte’s Audit & Assurance Practice. In this role, she works with audit teams in developing their audit responses related to the consideration of fraud in financial statement audits. < Back Karyn Lewis Karyn is a Managing Director in Deloitte’s Audit & Assurance Practice. In this role, she works with audit teams in developing their audit responses related to the consideration of fraud in financial statement audits. Karyn has previously held positions in compliance and leading and conducting a broad range of corruption, forensic accounting and financial fraud investigations for private and public companies and not-for profit organizations. Karyn graduated from Dillard University where she received a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Why I Serve? Karyn is inspired by the organization’s dedication to serving diverse populations and its unwavering commitment to providing resources and programs to individuals and families so they may thrive in their lives, communities, and society.

Why not donate that car that’s been costing you more to insure than to use? Our Vehicle Donation Program allows you to donate your car and give back! Vehicle Donations How You Can Help Why not donate that car that’s been costing you more to insure than to use? Our Vehicle Donation Program allows you to donate your car and give back! By doing so, you will provide valuable proceeds that support our programs and mission. How It Works Call 855-500-7433 (855-500-RIDE) or Complete our Online Donation Form at https://careasy.org/nonprofit/associationhouseofchicago . The Vehicle Donation Support Team is available seven days a week and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We accept all types of vehicles, the pick-up. Schedule Your Free Pick-up: We arrange to have a licensed tow company pick up your vehicle at a time convenient for you. The vehicle will be taken to one of our many sale locations where it will be sold—all at no cost to you. We Receive the Funds and You Could Qualify for a Tax Deduction! Vehicle donations are tax-deductible, and we work to get the highest return per vehicle for us and for your tax benefit. In most cases, when the driver arrives for your tax-deductible gift, you’ll be provided with the donation receipt. You will be mailed a thank-you letter within 30 days of the sale of the vehicle, which also serves as a donation tax receipt. Related Content Give Now Learn More Matching Gifts Learn More Corporate Partnership Learn More