As this program year draws to an end, IABC Chicago announces its board of directors for the 2017-2018 program year, which starts July 1. The presidential torch will pass to Amanda Waldhauser, outreach manager for Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Amanda has served IABC Chicago as educational relations director and young professionals director as well as other volunteer positions.
The complete board of directors for the 2017-2018 program year is as follows:
| Position | Board Member |
| President | Amanda Waldhauser |
| President-Elect | Felicia Hudson |
| Past President | Julia Dunlop |
| Secretary | OPEN |
| Director, Finance | Peg Wander |
| Co-Director, Awards | Courtney Jurick |
| Co-Director, Awards | Kareen DiGiovanni |
| Director, Chapter Marketing & Public Relations | Dana Connelly |
| Director, Creative Services | Kari McLean |
| Director, Membership Communications | Felicia Hudson |
| Director, Membership Services | Jeff Zwier |
| Co-Director, Professional Development | Chi-an Chang |
| Co-Director, Professional Development | Sarah Howell |
| Co-Director, Professional Development | Jim O’Reilly |
| Director, Sponsorships & Partnerships | Heather (Blondin) Natal, CMP |
| Director, Volunteers | Kristen Guzzardo |
| Co-Director, Young Professionals | Carlin Twedt |
| Co-Director, Young Professionals | Christina Dador |
