03/01/2026
It may have been cold on my quick trip to Chicago in February, but my heart was warmed by the people I had the privilege of spending time with.
Some of the special highlights:
🎨 Supporting Jamie Rand and his vision for the by honoring the Makers alongside Michael Frank, Chris Scheffki, Garrett Kasselder, and
🔥 Cozied up for a meaningful evening at the Fireside Chat, Women’s Health: Mind, Body and Heart, hosted by the incredible at . Grateful to meet and to learn from an exceptional panel: , Sarah Briley, Cece Horan, Colleen Nolan
❤️ Supporting Carolyn Litton with the on her amazing mission at while packing supplies with a great crew like , and more
👨🦽 Sharing court time with while learning more about his mission at Adapt To Life, supporting the adaptive sports community with equipment, training, and travel that move adaptive athletes off the sidelines and into the game. and I at the catalyst_501 team are here to cheer you and Emily on!
👗 Celebrating the team (Anne Kiwala, , ) who brought the Spring Fashion Show to life. I enjoyed running silent auction with my pal Patrick from while watching , Brandon Cork and on stage, creating cool shirt designs, .ski designing the custom jewelry, and running into some friends like and Liz DeChant
☕ Grateful for ideating with Erica Chianelli about all things nonprofit for catalyst_501
😋 Enjoying a delicious brunch at .cafe with John Fox while supporting and ’s mission to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive through meaningful work
🩷 Much needed lunch date with Alexa Sweeney as we focus on our 2026 values and goals
🍒 Visiting Julie Marrella at her bourbon tasting booth even though I’m a Shirley Temple gal!
