Delta Drug Free Youth Coalition

Volunteer Spotlight: Introducing the 2025-2026 Board of Directors

We applaud the dedication and commitment of our continuing and newly elected board members and those who served us in the past. It’s amazing to see so many sectors of the community come together to care for our youth and ensure they have the best possible future. The investment of time and collective efforts of these volunteers make our coalition stronger and our accomplishments a reality.

Board Members

Scott Coren
City of Highwood

Vanessa Dugo
Northwood Middle School

Karen Levi
Lake Co. State’s Attorney’s Office

Lauren Maldonado
Deerfield Police Department

John Norris
Village of Riverwoods

Dr. Laura Parise
NorthShore University HealthSystem

Alyssa Robbins
JCFS Response Center

Eric Steckling
Deerfield Public Schools Dist 109

Lisa Vasquez
HPHS Parent

Dale Weshinskey
Bannockburn Police Department

Executive Board Members

Jim Boyle
Village of Bannockburn

Martin Clancy
Lake County Health Department

Doni Escalante
Deerfield High School

Jennifer Ginopolis
Township High School Dist 113

Suzan Hawkinson
First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield

Al Maciareillo
Riverwoods Police Department

Kent Street
Village of Deerfield

Honorary Board Members

Harriet Rosenthal
Village of Deerfield

Nancy Rotering
City of Highland Park

Our heartfelt thanks for the time and energy given by our outgoing Board Members: Erika Berdell, Dr. Lilly Brandt, Luisa Espinosa-Lara, Amy Hyndman, Jamie Allene Lorenz, and Walt Trillhaase.

We celebrate all of our extraordinary volunteers!

Read all about them in our volunteer spotlights.