The Board of Directors of Chicago Sinfonietta today announced the addition of three new Board members, adding to what is already one of the most diverse Boards in the country. Hailing from the financial, healthcare, and automotive sectors, the three new members are all based in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Stated Jim Weidner, Board Chair and Genhi Givings Bailey, Board Vice Chair, “It is our pleasure to announce three talented community leaders whose passion for the arts matches their passion for their careers. In this season, titled RESONATE, which is all about the power of sound to connect us, we are thrilled to welcome these individuals for whom our mission resonates. As an orchestra whose mission is intrinsically tied to community, and connecting to all members of our community, our newest Board members – all of whom are dedicated to diversity and accessibility, bring added value, connections, and commitment to sharing the experiences Chicago Sinfonietta offers, not only on the performance side but off-stage on the community side, with our various education programs. We proudly welcome Darwin Brown, Senior Vice President and Wealth Strategies Advisor, Bank of America Private Bank, Chicago; Jessica Litwin, Vice President, Healthcare Investment Banking at William Blair; and Joseph Schneider, Plant Manager, Automotive Segment, Illinois Tool Works, (ITW).”
