- President – Laura Stukel
- Vice-President – [Vacant]
- Secretary – Lisa Green
- Treasurer – Erica Whelan
- Membership – Peggy Reins
- Programs – Becky Jascoviak
- Marketing – Carol Morency
- Immediate Past President – The late Yvonne White-Morey
Contact: chicagochapter@grantprofessionals.org
Announcing The Passing of Yvonne White-Morey
Yvonne (left) pictured after Hill Visit to Sen. Dick Durbin’s office in October with chapter member Gloria Liu and former Chapter President Maureen Stabile.
The Chicago Area Chapter of Grant Professionals Association is sad to announce the passing of our dear chapter president, Yvonne White-Morey. Yvonne was a collaborative leader who was serving her second term as president. Yvonne was greatly looking forward to leading our chapter as we celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2026.
Some of her last actions as Chapter President included leading a contingent of chapter members for Hill Visits in Washington, DC in October; representing us at the annual GPA Grant Summit in Baltimore in November; convening our annual meeting in December; and setting up a structure for our annual planning meeting coming up this month.
Yvonne’s passion for the power of grant-funded solutions endeared her to her many clients. Her ability to connect quickly and bring out the best in others made her an outstanding mentor and leader for grant professionals in the Chicago area and across the GPA family.
The Chicago Area Chapter will temporarily pause programming in January. Please watch your e-mail for more information soon on recognition for Yvonne as well as programs and other chapter information. More than ever, we look forward to gathering as a chapter for the Grant Success Conference on Friday, April 24 and the rest of our 20th Anniversary year.
2026 Grants Success Conference
Friday, April 24, 2026
9am – 4pm
200 W. Madison St., Chicago
Don’t miss this dynamic day of learning and networking for grants professionals – the only one of its kind in the Chicago area. Information and registration coming in early 2026.
Browse a previous program guide:
Save the dates for these monthly programs:
- January 26
- Annual Chapter Planning Meeting
- February 12
- TBD Quarterly Chapter Meeting
- March 19
- TBD Quarterly Chapter Meeting
GPA Chicago Area Chapter 