The list includes alumni, a former media personality, business leaders, community organizers, entrepreneurs, and a scientist. In total, nine individuals joined The Chicago School Board of Trustees during the fall and winter semesters, representing diverse backgrounds professional expertise, and a national reach. “Gone are the days where our governing body was regional,” said Board Chair Ricardo Grunsten. “The word is out. People want to be a part of what is happening at The Chicago School.” New Trustees Include:

Dr. John DelMonaco (Psy.D. ’96) is the managing director of RHR International’s Boston office. RHR is a premier firm in the field of corporate psychology and a world leader in executive and organizational development. He previously served the school as a member of the Chairman and President’s Task Force on Mission and Scope.

Dorothy Farris joins the board from the West Coast. She is a senior sales executive with Wyse Technology, a manufacturer of thin client technology and infrastructure software in San Jose, Calif., and the immediate past president of the Leadership California board.

Kevin Kotecki is the president and CEO of Pabst Brewing Company, an American company founded in 1844 and currently headquartered in Woodridge, Ill.

Dr. Joe Layng is the co-founder and senior scientist for Seattle-based Headsprout, which develops interactive learning technology that helps children master basic academic skills.

Dr. Steven Nakisher (Psy.D.’96) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, entrepreneur, owner of the Center for Professional Development, and cofounder of Cornerpiece Consulting. Dr. Nakisher returns to the board after a two-year hiatus to run the UIC Leadership Advisory Board. Read a more complete profile of Dr. Nakisher.

Douglas Patinkin heads Limoge’s Jewelry, also known as Mbm Company Inc., the largest purveyor of personalized jewelry on the Internet.

Dr. Mary Turner Pattiz (CGI Psy.D.’08) was the most popular female air personality on contemporary music radio from the mid-’70s to the early ’90s. Today she continues to be active as a counselor and group leader and serves on many boards including DARE, the Musicians Assistance Program, Cedar-Sinai Medical Center’s COACH for Kids, and the Betty Ford Institute.

Elizabeth Thompson currently serves as president of the Steering Committee for Project Legacy for African American Males. Her other posts include Purdue University’s Diversity Steering Committee and The Women’s Board of The Goodman Theatre.

Estelle Walgreen is currently the director of ENLANCE Chicago and the former president of Converse Industries.