Associates Board
The Lookingglass Associates Board is a collective of young professionals brought together by our passion for collaborative, inventive and transformative theatre. By leading our rising generation through the lookingglass and to the theatre, we celebrate art and its vital value in our community.
MOLLY BERAN
Associates Board President
A classic theatre kid, Molly Beran's love for the art and desire to share it with others led her to join the Associates Board.
GREG CLAUS
Greg Claus serves as Deputy District Director for Congressman Brad Schneider, who represents parts of Cook and Lake Counties.
TAI DUNCAN
Tai Duncan is a native Chicagoan, lawyer, nonprofit executive, and high school girls' basketball coach.
BENJAMIN GINSBURG
Associates Board VP Madhatter’s Club
Benjamin Ginsburg is a CPA at EY’s Chicago Financial Services Office (FSO).
BRENDAN GREEN
Brendan Green is ecstatic to be a part of the Lookingglass Associates Board! It is his hope and goal to make theater more accessible to all, especially his peers!
JACQUELINE M. HELMRICK
Jackie Helmrick is an associate with Vedder Price P.C. and practices in the finance area.
LINDSAY KNIGHT
Associates Board Immediate Past President
Lindsay Knight has been involved with Lookingglass since 2010, and is currently the Associates Board President.
MELISSA HAYNE LORETTO
Associates Board VP Events
Melissa Hayne Loretto is a higher education professional with a passion for enacting systemic change that improves the student collegiate experience.
ALI MCANANEY
Ali McAnaney is active in Chicago's tech scene and loves flexing her creative muscle as a member of the Lookingglass Associates Board.
KATHRYN A. MCMAHON
Kathryn A. McMahon is a family law attorney at Katz & Stefani. Serving on the Lookingglass Associates Board and supporting the theatre is her passion.
STEPHANIE SWIATEK
Stephanie Swiatek brings the Lookingglass Associates Board’s mission and message to life as Vice President of Brand and Outreach.
EMILY TISONE
Emily Tisone is a passionate theatregoer, mentor, and foodie.
KYLE TISONE
Kyle Tisone is an Associate in the Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs.
MATT UBRIG
Associates Board VP Membership
Matt Ubrig is an Account Manager at PayPal, Inc. and spends his free time connecting with Chicago’s arts community.
CHRIS VAINISI
Chris Vainisi is an Account Executive at Leo Burnett. He graduated from the University of Illinois and joined the Associates Board in 2016
AMANDA WILSON
Amanda Wilson is a nonprofit account manager at Big Buzz Idea Group. She loves theatre of all kinds and helping nonprofits achieve their missions.