2025 Inaugural Luncheon
Thank You for Joining Us!
On behalf of The Health Foundation of Cook County board and staff, thank you to everyone who joined us at our Inaugural Annual Luncheon. We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors and partners for making this event possible, and to our guests for sharing in a powerful afternoon of connection and inspiration.
A special thank you to our distinguished panelists, President Toni Preckwinkle, Dr. Thomas Nutter (Cook County Health), Sylvia Garcia (The Chicago Community Trust), Michael Fassnacht (Clayco), and moderator Verlon Johnson (Board Chair of The Health Foundation of Cook County) for lending their voices, insights, and expertise to the conversation.
From left to right: Verlon Johnson, President Toni Preckwinkle, Dr. Thomas Nutter, Michael Fassnacht, Sylvia Garcia
We are especially proud to honor Theresa Eagleson, recipient of this year’s Ruth Rothstein Award, for her outstanding leadership in public health and social justice.
From left to right: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorth, Theresa Eagleson
Your support ensures we can continue bridging communities and resources to create impact.
Thank you for being part of this important work.
Date: October 1, 2025
Pre-lunch VIP Reception Time: 11:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
Luncheon Time: 11:45 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Location: RPM Events – 317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Alice Hurh (Board Member)
Gerald Haberkorn (Board Member)
Heather Steans
Joe Flanagan (Board Member)
Lori Montana (Board Member)
Mary and Paul Finnegan
Quintin Primo
Rebecca Janowitz
Ron Gidwitz
Thomas Mulroy (Board Member)
Thank you!
