Women’s Board
The Women’s Board is a group of dynamic women leaders who are passionate about the Orchestra and its mission, with a focus on producing fundraising events and activities to benefit the CSO.
The Women’s Board meets four times a year to conduct board business and enjoy music and educational programs. The Women’s Board fundraising activities include the CSOA’s annual Symphony Ball. Membership is via a nomination process.
Mission
The mission of the Women’s Board of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association is to promote the artistic excellence, exemplary educational programs and community involvement of the Orchestra by engaging women leaders in advocacy and fundraising efforts.
Membership Requirements
- Minimum $1,000 contribution to the CSO’s Annual Fund
- Annual dues payment of $300
- Financial support of fundraising events, including the Symphony Ball
- Concert series subscription
- Attend at least two Women’s Board meetings per year
Women’s Board Members
President
Judith E. Feldman
Incoming President
Laura Truax
Immediate Past President
Shelley Ochab
Vice President of Membership
Nancy Hess
Vice President of Community Engagement
Mirjana Martich
Vice President of Communications
Betsy Berry
Newsletter Editor
Betsy Berry
Philanthropy Chair
Courtney Shea
Symphony Ball Co-Chairs – 2025
Kim Flynn
Cynthia Scholl
Members
Dora J. Aalbregtse
Elisabeth Adams
Keiko Alexander
Rene Alphonse
Sharon Angell
Katie Barber
Betsy Berry
Liz Branch
Leslie Henner Burns
Debi Cantor
Juli Crabtree
Suzanne Demirjian
Judy Feldman
Donna Fleming
Kimberly Flynn
Karen E. Goodyear
Helen Han
Elisa Harris
Kyle Harvey
Anna Hertsberg
Nancy Hess
Colette Rodon Hornof
Leah Laurie
Deborah Love
Anne Brennan Malec
Mia Martich
Mimi Murley
Victoria Nee
Shelley Ochab
Elizabeth A. Parker
Mary Rafferty
Sandra Rusnak
Ruthie Ryan
Nancy Santi
Cynthia Scholl
Courtney Shea
Kim Shepherd
Lynn Singer
Cheryl Sturm
Laura Truax
Contact the Women’s Board
For more information about the Women’s Board, please contact Associate Director, Donor Engagement Kim Duffy.