Associates’ Board
The Swedish Hospital Associates’ Board consists of young professionals who want to make a difference in Swedish Hospital. This dynamic group raises funds, increases public awareness and performs community service.
“I have been a member of Associates’ Board for the past four years and president for the past two years. I have been fortunate to develop and strengthen many professional relationships through my association with the Board. The Associates’ Board is great for young professionals who want to get involved and give back to their communities, while simultaneously growing their professional network.”
Associates’ Board Chairs
Lauren Kukowski
Chair
Ben Cohen
Vice Chair
2023 Associates’ Board Members
Chavez Carter
Marki Collins
Amanda Kritt
Konrad Kukowski
Eva Laftsidis
Dr. John Laftsidis
Wilson McGrady
We are looking for more members to join the Associates’ Board.
More info below about membership requirements and expectations.
Benefits of Membership
If you are searching for a meaningful way to volunteer in Chicago, the Associates’ Board may be for you. Benefits of membership include:
Professional development, networking events, and leadership opportunities, and long lasting friendships.
A working knowledge of Swedish Hospital, Swedish Hospital Foundation and the numerous charitable programs that serve the community.
Exclusive volunteer opportunities.
Recognition of membership on Swedish Hospital Foundation’s website and in the annual report
If you’re interested in joining, please review the New Member Agreement. For questions and/or to apply please email Ellen Karp at ekarp@schosp.org.
Fundraising
Associates’ Board Supports the Community Breast Health Program and Restoring Smiles Program
The Swedish Hospital Associates’ Board voted that their 2024 fundraising efforts will support Swedish Hospital’s Community Breast Health Program and Restoring Smiles Program.
Swedish Hospital’s Community Breast Health Program provides mammograms, biopsies, MRIs and ultrasounds for women who are unable to afford them. Through donations from individuals, private foundations and corporations, the program is a live-saving option for thousands of low-income and uninsured women.
The Swedish Hospital Dental Clinic and Restoring Smiles Program was established in 2017 to help uninsured and low-income patients who came to the Emergency Department looking for dental relief. Before the establishment of the dental clinic, patients coming to the Emergency Department with painful dental conditions had nowhere to turn. The Restoring Smiles program also supports patients experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking in partnership with the Pathways Program.