2025-2026 Officers and Directors
Governance
An elected Board of Directors oversees all phases of ARCS Foundation Illinois. The work and progress of the Board members and their committees are discussed at monthly Board meetings. Officers of the Illinois Board include the President, immediate Past President, and President-Elect (in years when appropriate), Treasurer, Secretary and the Vice-Presidents of each department.
The fiscal year is July 1st through June 30th with the Annual Meeting in June. The year's signature event is the Scholar Award Reception, held in October, when the scholars are introduced and receive their awards.
2025 -2026 Board of Directors:
| Co-President |
Nancy Whitford |
| Co-President |
Patricia Anderson |
| VP Governance / National Liaison |
Linda Celesia |
| Co-VP Development |
Patricia Jones |
| Co-VP Development |
Karen Aarestad |
| VP University Relations |
Molly Tracy |
| VP Finance / Treasurer |
Patricia Jones |
| VP Membership |
Nancy Whitford |
| VP Scholar Relations |
Jessica Saw |
| VP Alumni Engagement |
TBA |
| Recording Secretary |
TBA |
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Thanks from Scholar Natale Sciolino
"Thank you dearly for your generous contribution to my scientific development. Your contribution has had a profound impact on me at both a personal and professional level. It is a privilege to be an ARCS Scholar, and with this support I will continue to pursue research that aims to advance Neuroscience."
Thanks from Scholar Kira Newman
"I can only begin to express how grateful I am for the freedom to pursue an independent line of research without having to worry about how I will pay for the necessary lab supplies or training. This award is allowing me to answer broader and more valuable questions than I had previously thought possible... Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and belief in my potential as a scientist."
Thanks from Scholar Kevin Yehl
"I was very fortunate to be selected as one of this year's ARCS scholars... I plan to pursue an academic career in chemistry... Your support will allow me to continue my biomedical research in developing novel strateigies to treat drug resistant cancers and cardiovascular diseases... Again, thank you so much for your support of the sciences and post graduate education, both of which are very important in keeping America competitive..."
