Board Members

The Chicago Poetry Center board collectively brings an astonishing diversity of skills and a deep commitment to supporting the mission of the Chicago Poetry Center. They are leaders of major companies and philanthropic institutions, business founders, classroom teachers, leadership coaches, publicists, legal professionals, strategists. Their collective skill set and passion supports the diversity of strategic, financial, governance, and programmatic needs at CPC. The board of the Chicago Poetry Center is comprised primarily of volunteer members who donate their time, talent, and resources to supporting the ongoing success of the organization. In addition to our volunteer members, there are two formal positions for active Poets in Residence teaching in the organization’s residency program. Additional volunteers support the work of the board on a committee-specific basis, without being full members.