UCAN relies on a number of boards to provide guidance and help to increase public awareness.

The Governing Board oversees the organization's operations and services, and is financially responsible for UCAN, acting as its stewards.  Board member roles are multi-faceted and include acting as policy makers, strategics, ambassadors, and fundraisers.  The Board must regularly evaluate the organization and be invested in the mission of UCAN.  We are proud to boast a board that is minority led.

The President's Board elevates UCAN's influence and accessibility to major individual, corporate, foundation and government sources.  The President's Board is composed of high profile leaders in corporate, foundation, philanthropic and government arenas who are knowledgeable about UCAN's mission and interested in supporting our organization.

The Advisory Board is comprised of individuals who know UCAN's mission and have professional skills or special experience essential to advising and informing the Governing Board.  The Chair of the Governing Board appoints Advisory Board members for specific purposes that do not require corporate action. 

The Auxiliary Board is made up of young professionals who volunteer to support UCAN by using their talents and resources.  This board plans fundraising events and helps UCAN to expand both its awareness and base of private support in the greater Chicago area.

The expertise of the Diversity Advisory Board will help shape UCAN's efforts to create an inclusive work environment and to align business principles with diversity strategies.  The Board is composed of high profile leaders who either work in the broad field of diversity or have expertise in working with specific communities.

Life trustees: 
George Drost
William V. Gillmore