On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to introduce you to Azisti Dembowski, our new LWVIL executive director. A proven leader, Azisti’s experience and expertise will help us lay the foundation for our second century. She comes to LWVIL with an extensive background in administration, finance, and development, in both academic and nonprofit settings. She holds an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management from University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. Most recently, Azisti was director of administrative operations for the University of Illinois at Chicago’s department of pediatrics.