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Honorary Speakers
Katia Morales
Entreamigos
San Pancho, Mexico
Raquel Valdivia
Las Tias
Leon, Nicaragua
Julius Tembo
Hope Community School
Ndola, Zambia
Brittani Turner
We Grow Chicago
Chicago, IL
United by Purpose, Driven by Impact
Since 2007 Spark has invested in sustainable solutions that empower communities around the world, partnering with grassroots organizations in Zambia, Nicaragua, Mexico and Chicago.
Our partners have been doing transformative work since their inception & we feel lucky to unite with them on their journey to empower their communities.
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We are inviting you to our 2025 Fall Gala to unite with us in our purpose and drive our partner communities and their future leaders towards empowerment in Zambia, Nicaragua, Mexico & Chicago.
By attending, you help further drive the united efforts of our partner organizations to provide more sustainable access to education, nutrition, healthcare and employment for economically disadvantaged communities.
What's Included
Begin the evening uniting with old friends and meeting new like-minded individuals while enjoying the beautiful Chicago skyline during cocktail hour – enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, a selection of wine and beer, and a cash bar. We will then head into the dining room for a plated dinner and more meaningful conversation with those at your table.
We’ll continue the evening by honoring those changemakers who are making a meaningful impact on the communities we support. We’ll then hear inspiring stories from leaders at our partner organizations. There will be a chance to contribute to our important work and have a meaningful impact on our partners.
Bid and win an array of exclusive and unique live auction items—all while driving our mission.
The evening doesn’t end there! Celebrate, dance, and continue to connect with fellow Spark supporters at our afterparty. DJ Cymba from the We Grow Chicago community will keep the energy high with all your favorite tracks.
Raffle: Kolea at Waikoloa Luxury Hawaiian Getaway
Escape to paradise with 5 nights in a newly redecorated, two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa for up to 6 people with easy access to the exclusive Kolea Beach Club on Hawaii’s Big Island – plus travel rewards to use toward airfare.
Tickets: 1 for $100, 3 for $250: 8 for $500
Purchase Raffle Tickets Here
Available May, September, October, or early November (based on availability)
Use by November 2027
Do not need to be present to win trip raffle
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Julie Tafel Klaus (Chair)
Constance Benrud (Vice Chair)
Tumsheen Quereshi (Treasurer)
Julie Cook (Secretary)
Scott Barbeau (Co-founder)
Sue Bernstein
Michael Campbell
Doak Elliott
Richard Johnson (Co-founder)
Jennifer Kim
Lisa Madonia
Daniel Marcus (Co-founder)
Ramon Munoz
Patti O’Neil
Leon Reed
Kristin Schrepferman (Executive Director)
Carol Thompson
Kathy Campbell Wolf
EVENTS COMMITTEE
Constance Benrud
Sue Bernstein
Jeff Breaden
Michael Campbell
Julie Cook
Kevin Cook
Abigail Kanes
Jennifer Kim
Julie Tafel Klaus
Lisa Madonia
Wamuyu Munyiri
Kristin Schrepferman (Executive Director)
Julia Sistachs (Events & Communications Manager)
Colton Stombaugh
Carol Thompson
Cassandra Wade
Kathy Campbell Wolf
ASSOCIATE BOARD
Ashley Bailey
Aneil Baron
Reginald Brown
Erin Campbell
Alyssa Cutcher
Danielle Diol
Maddie Guarino
Patrick Gubbins
Kathryn Gustafson (Co-Chair)
Avery Hellweg
Sydney Johnson
Abigail Kanes
Jason Kuker (Co-Chair)
Mary Mallon
Wamuyu Munyiri
Hailey Radakovitz,
Julia Sistachs
Harli Thompson
Jack Thompson
Cassandra Wade
Daniel Weber