Sheau-ming Ross, Board Chair, serves as Chief Financial Officer of three early-stage enterprise AI software companies (ModelOp, Across AI, and Axonis AI). She is also a Partner CFO of Black Court, a fractional finance advisory services firm that helps the world’s fastest growing companies build high-impact Finance functions so they can better understand their business today and plan for the challenges ahead. Her career spans more than 25 years of finance, operations, corporate development, strategy, venture investing and investment banking experience. Sheau-ming holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago. Sheau-ming has served on the Board and Executive Committee for Foundation 65 for six years and is currently a mentor for Evanston Scholars. Sheau-ming and her husband are the proud parents of three current and future ETHS Wildkits, ’24, ’27, ’30.

Peggy (Philip) Baxter ’94 is the Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO of Press Ganey, a global leader in experience measurement, data analytics, and strategic insights for health systems and health plans. Before joining Press Ganey, Peggy held senior leadership roles at AVIA, McKinsey & Company, and Sg2. She also serves on the Board of Evanston’s Youth Job Center, an organization dedicated to preparing local youth for success in the workplace. Peggy and her husband, Keith, reside in Evanston and are the proud parents of two daughters, Maddie (’29) and Maya (’31).

Scott Clarke ’76, Board Treasurer, retired as the Assistant Director of Banking for the State of Illinois. He served at the State’s Division of Banking for 35 years. Scott is a longtime volunteer for the American Red Cross and is a member of the Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF). Scott is a graduate of Western Illinois University where he earned his degree in Political Science/Public Administration. In May 2022, Scott was elected as a member of the Illinois Access and Functional Needs Advisory Committee to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

Chasity Cooper ’07, Board Secretary, is a communications strategist and freelance journalist who writes about wine, tech, media and culture. Her writing has been published in the likes of Essence Magazine, Vinepair, ZORA, ThePlug Daily, Wine Enthusiast and more. One of her many passions is wine, and she’s is currently studying to obtain her WSET Level 2 and Level 3 Awards in Wines. When she isn’t writing for her blog #WineWithChas, she enjoys traveling, reading and cooking in her spare time. Chasity is a proud graduate of Syracuse University.

Louis English ’84, is currently Managing Director Head of Municipal Sales at Janney Montgomery Scott. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in economics. Lou and his wife Jackie reside in Evanston and have 3 children who are graduates of ETHS. He previously served on the ETHS Foundation Board from 2012-2017, serving a term as Treasurer. Recently serving in summer 2023 as the Co-Chair of the ETHS Centennial Campaign Oversight committee, Lou shared his conviction as a proud alum spoke and conveyed a desire to rejoin the Board as we enter a campaign phase. He also has served on the YJC Board since 2015.

As an ETHS graduate, Robert Gill ’10 knows the impact of the Wildkit experience. Robert now works as a camera operator, editor and production assistant in the broadcast media industry. Robert has worked with Northwestern University, NBC Sports Chicago and the Big 10 network since graduating from Illinois Media School. He has also shared his experience to motivate ETHS students to pursue a career in media.

As a proud alumnus, Craig Likhite ’84 has deep roots in the Evanston school community. His father taught and coached at ETHS, and his son Cade ’24 is now a college soccer player. Craig’s wife, April, teaches physical education at Walker Elementary School. Professionally, Craig has built a distinguished career in talent acquisition and creative management within the advertising industry. After early roles at McCann-Erickson and JWT, he spent nearly 18 years at Cramer-Krasselt leading recruiting and creative operations. Craig is honored to support the ETHS Foundation and give back to the school that has shaped three generations of his family.

Alyson Miller ’97, Member-at-Large, is the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Prior to the CCSAO, Alyson spent 12 years in the private sector. She is an active volunteer in various organizations, including the Fellowship of African American Men, and has served on the boards of the Childcare Network of Evanston and Girls in the Game NFP. During her time at ETHS, Alyson was the Captain of the girls’ basketball team, received 12 Varsity Letters, and has been inducted into the ETHS Hall of Fame.

Stacey Moragne ’02

Susie Pratt ’91 is a writer, speaker, and strategist with over twenty years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She holds a B.A. from Colgate University with Honors in English Literature and an A.M. from the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration. In addition to her work with the Foundation, Susie is on the board of Evanston’s Books and Breakfast program. Susie’s book, More or Less: Essays from a Year of No Buying, won the EastOver Press Nonfiction Prize and was published by EastOver in February 2022. Susie and her husband have raised 3 boys in Evanston. (ETHS graduation years 2022, 2024 and 2026).

Amy Ravi ’88 is the CEO of ExtendMed, a healthcare technology firm whose virtual engagement platform helps life science teams capture expert insights and accelerate better patient care. Before founding ExtendMed, she served as Director of Corporate Information at Rush University Medical Center and earlier conducted sleep-research studies on the role of dreaming in depression. A committed community volunteer, Amy supported Evanston’s Books & Breakfast program while her children were at Kingsley School and has served on the boards of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society and Chicago’s Three Arts Club. She earned a BA in psychology from Carleton College and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Amy and her husband, Prasad, live in Evanston and are the parents of two Wildkits, ’23 and ’25.

Mason Rocca ’96, has worked in education as a teacher, administrator, and board member – teaching math at ETHS and Beacon Academy, and most recently serving as the Interim Head of School at Baker Demonstration School. Prior to education, Mason played professional basketball for 15 years, primarily overseas in Italy. He is a member of the ETHS and Olimpia Milano Hall of Fame. He and his wife Corinne ’96, are the proud parents of five future, current, and alumni ETHS Wildkits (’23, ’25, ’27, ’30, ’35). Mason is a graduate of Princeton University and Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy.

Michele Rogers, Michele is back on the Foundation Board after co-founding the ETHS Foundation. She is an Evanstonian and proud parent of two ETHS Alums, ’00, ’04. She serves as a liaison to nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area, academic director for nonprofit programs at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She is a graduate of Williams College and earned an MBA at Harvard Business School. Michele serves on the Board of Trustees for Williams College (MA) and is active in community and civic organizations involving education, youth, and economic development. She serves on boards of directors for The Family Institute, Justin Wynn Fund for youth leadership, Harriett’s Daughters for economic development in Chicago, Surge Institute for leaders in education, Male Mogul Initiative, the HBS Women’s Student Association Alumni Advisory Board and serves on the McGaw YMCA Audit Committee.

Renné Marriott Stone ’98 has over 20 years of Executive Administrative experience in the Financial, Legal, and Healthcare industries and currently works as a Practice Manager at Endeavor Health. Renne is the Founder & President of BECAS We Can, NFP (BECASS). She also volunteers with several community based organizations including the Evanston Cricket Club, Ltd. and organizes the annual Jamaican Independence Day Celebration in Evanston. Renné was born in Jamaica, graduated from Evanston Township High School and has been inducted into its Athletic Hall of Fame. When she is not at a community, sporting, or social event, she spends her free time with her husband, Duane D. Stone (ETHS ‘99); four children (Alana (ETHS ‘21), twins Aleah &  Alexa (ETHS ‘27), and Asante); and dogs, Coco and Chanel. Renné holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Marketing and Management with a minor in Business from Indiana University-Bloomington and a Paralegal Certificate from Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Malika Viltz-Emerson ’92, is an Adjunct Professor – Instructor at Northwestern University in the Masters of Science Learning and Organizational Change in the SESP (School of Education and Social Policy). She has served on the WILD for ETHS benefit, Foundation 65, and Warren Cherry Scholarship committees and as a Y.O.U. Community council member. She is passionate about inclusive education with an always learning mentality, providing design thinking and thought leadership to support the community. Malika and her family live in Evanston. Her LinkedIn Profile can be found here: Dr. Malika Viltz-Emerson | LinkedIn.