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.
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
Kristin Kramer
Secretary
Connie McElyea
President Elect
Carolyn McCarty
Treasurer
Olesya Malloy
V.P. Field Operations
Lillian Ball
Executive Director
Jolene Stark
V.P. of Programs
Rhonda Jenkins
Legislative Advocacy Director
Vanessa Richardson
Membership Director
Kristin Klis
DuPage West Region Director
Vacant
Southern Region Director
Vacant
Leadership Development Director
Darvel Stinson
East Central Region Director
Missy Brown
South Suburban Cook Director
Vacant
Chicago Region Director
Catherine Jones
Northern Region Director
Vacant
West Central Region Director
Nan Tharp
DuPage East Region Director
Vacant
Northwest Cook Region Director
Jeanette Harris
West Suburban Cook Region Director
Vacant
District 23 Director
Mattie Scott
Immediate Past President
Brian Minsker
District 24 Director
Vacant
Resolutions Director
Vacant
District 25 Director
Dr. Lois M. Gueno
Cultural Arts Director
Ruth Johnston
District 28 Director
Nicole Bradle
Family & Community Engagement Director
Ofelia Hinojosa
