Chicago, IL
Auxiliary Board at The John G. Shedd Aquarium
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Annual BLU 2019 - Our Auxiliary board annual event raised more than $330,000 to support Shedd’s ongoing sustainability, conservation and rescue efforts for aquatic wildlife around the globe.
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Auxiliary Board Member - 2010 - Present
Currently – VP of Engagement and Strategy
Supporting the John G. Shedd Aquariums initiatives with 75 auxiliary board members. Plan and execute 4 events annually focused on network engagement and fundraising. Annual event BLU has become one of Chicago’s premier millennial events with over 30 Chicago restaurants, live talent, and paddle raise fundraise. Despite COVID19 we raised over $200,000 digitally via BLU 2020 annual fundraiser.
Annual BLU 2019 - John G. Shedd Aquarium Auxiliary Board Members
Pictured here: Gregory Curtis Jr., VP of Engagement & Strategy at John G. Shedd Aquarium Auxiliary Board.
Jeff Ollada, Managing Director at Mizuho Securities, President of John G. Shedd Aquarium Auxiliary Board.
Photo provided by Candid Candice of Chicago Tribune
Winter Solstice 2015 - John G. Shedd Aquarium Auxiliary Board members.