Who we are
The Illinois PTA was founded on May 30, 1900, and has since worked diligently to support public schools and to ensure that all children and youth have equal opportunities and access to a quality education.
We are a state-wide volunteer organization dedicated solely to the welfare of children and youth in the home, school, and community.
The Illinois PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is guided by an approved set of bylaws.
State Board of Directors
President
Brian Minsker
V.P. of Program Services
Connie McElyea
South Suburban Cook Region Director
Darvel Stinson
District 20 Director
Mary Cooper
Legislation
Lisa Garbaty
Scholarship
Angelica Parra
Convention Coordinator
Peg Staehlin
President Elect
Kristin Kramer
Secretary
Lillian Ball
Northwest Cook Region Director
Jennifer Ratkovich
District 23 Director
Catherine Jones
Resolutions
Wendy Powers
Immediate Past President
Matthew John Rodriguez
Executive Director
Jolene Stark
Treasurer
Vacant
Chicago Region Director
Vanessa Richardson
Southern Region Director
Greg Hobbs
District 24 Director
Ruth Johnston
Membership Marketing
Julie Holdeman
State Legislation
Gretchen McDowell
V.P. of Field Operations
Carolyn McCarty
Northern Region Director
Chase Thomas
District 19 Director
Camille O’Quin
Cultural Arts
Laura Murphy
Leadership Development
Brenda Diehl
Federal Legislation
Barb Quinn