The Onward House Auxiliary Board is a passionate group of Chicago professionals dedicated to supporting Onward House through fundraising, advocacy, and service. As a non-policy making, service-oriented board, members contribute to the organization’s growth while gaining valuable leadership and networking opportunities.

As a Board member, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Make an Impact: Support Onward House’s mission through fundraising, outreach, and
    service projects.
  • Network with Purpose: Connect with like-minded professionals while strengthening
    leadership skills.
  • Advocate & Raise Awareness: Leverage your network to amplify Onward House’s mission and engage new supporters.

We are looking for new members! If you’re interested in making a difference, expanding your network, and using your skills for good, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Emilio Araujo at earaujo@onwardhouse.org to learn more and get involved.

Auxiliary Board Chairs

Emily Soriano
Co-President
Change IL

Brittany Johns
Co-President
Allstate

Varun Singh
Events Chair
McDonald’s

Vlad Torishnyak
Membership Chair
FTI Consulting

Luis Gomez
Marketing Chair
ACLU of IL

Auxiliary Board Membership

Gloria Blass
United Airlines

Michael Casas
Stephen Zouras, LLP

Karla Centeno
Patricia Gutierrez Pascual Law, P.C.

Alexander Garfias
Harrison Street

Erin Laumer
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Clare Marshall
Aon

Marylin Ortega
Accenture

Sandra Payan Catano
City Colleges of Chicago

Emily Pereznegron

Kim Quiroga
Accenture

Alec Storms
Deloitte

Alyssa Swartzer
Mastercard

Joe Widmar
West Monroe