Staff and Board

Alignment Rockford staff work alongside an amazing group of community leaders to help address barriers to education and provide support for children and families in the Rockford community. We work closely with Rockford Public School District 205 to align our contributions to the needs of students and the District goals. Below you will find a staff directory, along with the names of our Governing and Operating Board Members.

Alignment Rockford Staff

Emily Klonicki

Emily Klonicki

Executive Director

Kristine Correa

Kristine Correa

Operations Manager

Antonio Ramirez

Antonio Ramirez

Community Education and Outreach Coordinator

JILLISA BONDURANT

JILLISA BONDURANT

Early Childhood Mental Health and Data Project Manager

KALEI FOWKES

KALEI FOWKES

Grant Manager

Larissa Currier-Brown

Larissa Currier-Brown

Ready to Learn Project Manager

LA'KESHIA WINGO

LA'KESHIA WINGO

Early Development Instrument Community Coordinator

Governing Board

The following Governing Board Members oversee policy, finances, and set the strategic direction for Alignment Rockford.

Jessica Hendon

Jessica Hendon

Board Chair

Risk & Fraud Officer, Fintech Services at Midland

Michael Pura

Michael Pura

VICE CHAIR

President, Associated Bank Rockford

Sam Castree

Treasurer

Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Staff Management, Inc

Shelton Kay

Shelton Kay

Secretary

Executive Director, Rockford Regional Health Council

Mike Broski

Past Board Chair

President, Entré Computer Systems

Mike Broski

Fundraising Committee Chair

President, Entre Computer Systems

Directors

Julie Bosma, Executive Director, United Way

Sam Castree, Senior Vice President, Staff Management, Inc. 

Joseph Chiarelli, Chair, Winnebago County Board

Dr. Lisa Davis, Vice President, Chief Medical Officer

Kimberly Haley, RPS 205 Board of Education Trustee

Angela Kay Larson, CEO Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Patricia Lynott, President, Rockford University

Dr. Ehren Jarrett, Superintendent, Rockford Public School District 205

Thomas McNamara, Mayor, City of Rockford

 

 

Lana Paris, Executive Director, Discovery Center Museum

Brent Pentenburg, CEO, YMCA Rock River Valley

Sam Pope, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Illinois College of Medicine

Jay Sandine, Executive Director, Rockford Park District

Nick Schneider, WIFR/CBS Affiliate

Rev. George Scott, President, Rockford’s NAACP

Dr. Howard Spearman, President, Rock Valley College

Chip Stoner, President/CEO, Boys and Girls Club of Rockford

Earl Wilsey, Vice President Schmeling Construction 

 

 

 

Operating Board

The Governing Board is comprised of community leaders and representatives from Rockford Public School District 205. The following individuals provide counsel, guidance, and oversight of the Alignment Teams (A-Teams) work.

Chris Anderson, Larson & Darby
Nicole Bennett, United Way of Rock River Valley
Doug Curry, Stenstrom Excavation & Blacktop Group
Michael Dalke, Rockford Police Department
Heidi Dettman, Rockford Public School District 205
Tabatha Endres-Cruz, Northwest Community Center
Bridget French, Rockford Public School District 205
Jessica Hendon, Blackhawk Bank
Matthew Johnson, Unitarian Universalist Church
Reid Jutras, Rockford Public School District 205
Maureen Kirschmann, Rockford Public School District 205
Donnette Nailor, Regional Office of Education
Kim Nelson, Rockford Public School District 205
Danielle Potter, Rockford Park District – UW Health Sports Factory
Kate Rich, Crusader Community Health
Odessa Walker, Rockford Housing Authority
Earl Wilsey, Schmeling Construction Company

Alignment Teams (A-Teams)

The work of Alignment Rockford is organized and conducted by Alignment Teams, or A-Teams. These specialized teams are led by community members and RPS 205 leaders who bring a diversity of expertise and a passion for public education.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING WITH ALIGNMENT ROCKFORD OR APPLYING FOR A POSITION ON OUR GOVERNING OR OPERATING BOARD?

CONTACT:
Emily Klonicki

Executive Director
eklonicki@alignmentrockford.com
(779) 774-4389