Who We Are
Be the change
The people behind West Suburban Community Pantry are passionate about serving our neighbors with compassion, dignity, and respect. We are committed to building a stronger community where everyone has access to the food and resources they need.
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Board of Directors

Kristine Noren
Board Chair & john greene Real Estate

Jason Moede
Vice Chair & Private Investor

Sharon Brauer
Secretary & Community Advocate

Matt Clark
Treasurer & Rhodian Group

Gabriel Chavez
NorthStar Wealth Group

Thomas Duffy
Village of Lisle Trustee

Leah Margulies
Communications Consultant

Victoria Morrissey
Ferguson Enterprises (Retired)

Mathew Williamson
Kristine Noren
Board Chair & john greene Real Estate
Kristine Noren joined the West Suburban Community Pantry Board of Directors because she is passionate about making an impact on the lives of those who experience food insecurity and strengthening the well-being of our local communities.
Kristine is the Vice President of Operations and Strategic Initiatives for john greene Enterprises, serving as a member of the leadership team to set strategic direction for the company. She is responsible for leading and implementing key strategic initiatives and operational processes for the residential (john greene Realtor), commercial/land (john greene Real Estate), and title (john greene Title) divisions. Her strong skillset in operational strategy and management makes her well positioned to help carry out the mission of West Suburban Community Pantry.
Prior to working in real estate, she had a twelve-year career in city planning and development with the City of Minneapolis, MN, the Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program, and the City of Naperville, IL.
Kristine earned a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies and Economic Development at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and Master’s degree in Urban Planning and Land Use from the Humphrey Institute, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She lives in Naperville with her husband, three children in high school and college, and three dogs.
Jason Moede
Vice Chair & Private Investor
Jason Moede joined the Board of Directors of West Suburban Community Pantry because he is committed to promoting economic opportunity and community well-being, particularly for families facing financial and/or nutritional hardship.
Prior to his current role as a Private Investor, Jason was a Managing Director at Volta Energy Technologies, where he served as a member of both the Executive and Investment Committees. At Volta, Jason was responsible for identifying and underwriting investments in the next generation of energy storage-related technologies with the goal of enabling ubiquitous adoption of both electric vehicles and renewable power generation. His ability to connect financial innovation with social impact aligns strongly with the mission of West Suburban Community Pantry.
Prior to his work at Volta, Jason held senior investment and portfolio management roles at William Blair & Company (Head of Advanced Alpha Strategies), TradeLink, LLC (Portfolio Manager), and Constellation Investment Group (Co-Founder/Portfolio Manager). In addition to his 25+ years of investment and financial experience, Jason also has a background in both the consulting (Boston Consulting Group) and legal fields (Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom).
Jason earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Carleton College in Northfield, MN. He lives in Naperville, IL with his wife and two children where he is an active member of the local community.
Sharon Brauer
Secretary & Community Advocate
Sharon Brauer is an experienced and well-rounded professional with a deep commitment to both her work and community. Her expertise in healthcare management, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, along with her passion for language access and emotional intelligence, showcases her dedication to making a positive impact. Sharon’s extensive leadership experience and her commitment to continuous learning reflect her versatility and resourcefulness.
Her dual Master’s degrees—one in Counseling Psychology (Alfred Adler Institute) and the other in Business Administration (Keller Graduate School of Management)—show a strong foundation in both the human and strategic aspects of healthcare, allowing her to approach challenges with a balanced, thoughtful perspective. Her work in language access, particularly in implementing video remote services and supporting diverse healthcare communication needs, underscores her advocacy for inclusivity and effective care for all people.
Committed to continuous learning, as evidenced by her certifications in healthcare quality (CPHQ) and healthcare compliance (CHC), Sharon is talented and a life-long learner. These traits have been exemplified as Sharon was a Scout Leader for over 5 years, served on the board of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care and most recently achieved the ServSafe Food Protection Manager and Allergens Certifications.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sharon enthusiastically volunteers and participates as a Board Member with the West Suburban Community Pantry. This work highlights her community-oriented mindset and desire to give back in meaningful ways. With her wide-ranging skills, Sharon is someone who truly excels in both leadership and service.
Sharon currently resides in Lisle, IL with her husband, a Brittany and a fish. She is learning to play the violin which keeps her motivated and humble.
Ashkan Afshari
Empowered IT Consulting
With over 20 years of expertise in Information Technology Management, scaling from start-ups to large enterprises, Ashkan founded Empowered IT Consulting to help organizations maximize their technology investments and enhance their application landscapes. Ashkan is dedicated to empowering organizations through innovative solutions that integrate people, processes, and technology, always prioritizing stakeholder experience.
Ashkan’s extensive background in Portfolio, Program, Project, and Product Management, along with Customer Success, Process Improvement, and IT Operations, enables him to deliver transformative value to organizations. By leveraging this experience, Ashkan helps nonprofits streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and achieve their strategic goals.
Ashkan is passionate about creating value-driven solutions that align with the mission and objectives of nonprofit organizations, ensuring they can make a greater impact in their communities.
Ashkan earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois – Chicago. He has been a long time DuPage County resident and is excited to be able to support the community he grew up in.
Dani Brazee
Molina Healthcare
Dani Brazee is currently the AVP of Growth & Community Engagement at Molina Healthcare where she builds relationships with community-based organizations and providers as they work to support member needs both in the home, and in their communities.
She has over 25 years of health insurance experience, is an expert in the IL Medicaid program, was the President of Insurance Matters Consulting, and has worked with multiple managed care organizations throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Additionally, when looking at her involvement in the community, Dani has served on the Division of Oral Health Advisory Committee and previously as an Advisory Board Member for the Milwaukee SCORES, Alverno College Alumnae Board Member, and Alpha Omicron Pi, Phi Delta Alumnae Chapter Vice President.
Dani holds a BA in Professional Communication from Alverno College, and an MBA from Jack Welch Management Institute.
Fun Fact: Dani loves to cook! “Cooking is a passion of mine, and when I cook, I feel like I put my love into those dishes. I carry that same passion with me here at WSCP. I am showing love and support for my community, by ensuring they have access to reliable food, and will support WSCP in those efforts.”
Richard Dvorak
Dvorak Law Offices
Richard Dvorak is the owner of Dvorak Law Offices, LLC in Clarendon Hills. Mr. Dvorak concentrates his practice in civil rights, personal injury and criminal law.
Mr. Dvorak lives with his wife and teenage soon in Westmont. Mr. Dvorak is an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts, serving as the Advancement Chair for Troop 51 in Clarendon Hills. Mr. Dvorak is fluent in Spanish.
Rochelle Nawrocki Gorey
SpringFour
As CEO & Founder of SpringFour, Rochelle Nawrocki Gorey is revolutionizing the way the financial industry responds to consumers experiencing hardships by connecting them with financial health resources through their organizations.
Long before “financial health” was an industry term, Rochelle knew there were nonprofit and government resources that could improve lives. Rochelle’s experience growing up in a low-income household as well as her background in community development and financial services gave Rochelle the foresight to build SpringFour, the first-of-its-kind, leading social impact fintech that empowers banks, credit unions, fintech lenders, employers, loan servicers, mortgage insurers, nonprofits, and organizations across all industries to deliver resources to consumers. She has led the business since 2005 with a steady focus on improving consumer financial health while driving impact for organizations and their bottom lines.
Rochelle is a trusted expert, thought leader, and innovator in the financial services, fintech, and social impact industries. She knows the power of adopting empathy into business strategies to drive win-win-win outcomes for customers, employees, and businesses. Rochelle and SpringFour have received many prestigious awards including American Banker’s Most Influential Woman in Fintech, Inc. Magazine’s Female Founders 250, Real Leaders’ Top Impact Companies, Fast Company’s Brands that Matter, and Finovate’s Innovator of the Year. She is frequently quoted in the media with recent features in American Banker, Tearsheet, and BAI.
Trusted by Capital One, Fifth Third, BMO, M&T Bank, OppFi, Key Bank, Avant, Enova, Oportun, Mission Lane, and more, SpringFour is the only woman-led social impact fintech that provides value for origination, servicing, and collections, creating opportunities for enterprise-wide innovation — increasing payment performance, adding brand value, driving ESG impact, supporting financial health, and powering bottom lines.
SpringFour’s product suite includes an innovative contact center tool, digital self-service models, and API. SpringFour is a quickly scalable and easy-to-deploy solution that powers financial health for households every day. SpringFour delivered 5.5 million financial health resource referrals to consumers in 2023 in categories including food savings, rental resources, childcare, and more. SpringFour was recently acquired
by C&R Software, a CORA Group company and subsidiary of Constellation Software, Inc., the 23rd largest software company in the world with an $80B market cap.
Rochelle Nawrocki Gorey is the CEO and Founder of SpringFour, a leading social impact fintech that equips banks, credit unions, fintechs, employers, nonprofits, and other organizations with tools to deliver vetted financial health resources to consumers. Under her leadership, SpringFour has transformed how the financial industry supports individuals facing financial hardship—improving customer outcomes while driving measurable impact.
Gorey and SpringFour have earned wide recognition, including American Banker’s 2024 Most Influential Woman in Fintech, Inc. Magazine’s Female Founders 250, Fast Company’s Brands That Matter, Real Leaders’ Top Impact Companies, and Finovate’s Innovator of the Year. Her insights are frequently featured in outlets such as American Banker, Tearsheet, Banking Dive, and The Hill.
In a major milestone, SpringFour was recently acquired by C&R Software, part of Constellation Software Inc., the world’s 23rd largest software company with an $80B market cap.
Jyotsna Jagai
MacArthur Foundation
Jyotsna Jagai has always felt that food insecurity could and should be a solvable problem. She has volunteered with the West Suburban Community Pantry for the past several years, sometimes with her son, and greatly appreciates their efforts to combat food insecurity in the community.
Jyotsna is currently a Program Officer in the Fellows Program at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. She reviews and develops MacArthur Fellows nominations in science, engineering, and math, with a focus on applied areas. She also supports the Fellows program’s engagement with experts in applied STEM disciplines. Prior to joining the Foundation, Jyotsna worked in environmental health research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the University of Chicago.
Jyotsna has a Bachelor and Master of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder and University of California, San Diego, respectively. Additionally, she received a Master’s in Public Health and a PhD in environmental Epidemiology from Tufts University. She lives in Downers Grove, IL with her husband and son.
Kelly Jeschke
Jones Lang LaSalle
Kelly Jeschke is a visionary leader with a strong ability to motivate people. She is thrilled to share her results-oriented approach with West Suburban Community Pantry to strengthen her community against hunger.
Kelly is currently a client finance director of transformation, training, and product support at Jones Lang LaSalle, the world’s second-largest public brokerage firm. She draws on her strong work ethic to lead a large accounting, finance, and project development department; oversee a training and product support team across the United States, Canada, and Latin America; and manage a shared services center in Argentina.
Previously, she served as a client financial services senior director of global financial controls at R.R. Donnelley, Inc., the world’s premier integrated communication services provider. Prior to that, she held several prominent accounting and finance roles at top companies.
Kelly received a bachelor’s degree from Webster University. She currently lives in Bloomingdale, IL.
Leah Margulies
Communications Consultant
Leah Margulies is a communications consultant and active community volunteer. For more than 20 years, her work experience has focused on strategic planning and public relations efforts supporting industries including pharmaceuticals, consumer health, agriculture and food/beverage. Leah earned an undergraduate degree from Purdue University.
Leah is passionate about non-profit work and has spent time serving on several local boards including the DuPage Children’s Museum, Ronald McDonald Family Room (at Edward Hospital) and Naperville Community Television. In the last seven years, she has worked to raise more than $350,000 for Naperville non-profits. Leah lives in Naperville, IL with her husband and three children.
When asked why she is passionate about the fight against hunger, Leah says “Starting in the pandemic I began to look more closely at the needs within my own community. The statistics were staggering and also felt surprising to me. How could I not realize this kind of need existed so close to home? My children also wanted to support our neighbors, so we organized a school project to create birthday bags for students in need. We delivered those to WSCP and I was blown away by the level of organization and thoughtfulness that poured out of the Pantry. I wanted to become involved at a higher level so I could continue to contribute to the fight against hunger in ways both big and small.”
Victoria Morrissey
Ferguson Enterprises (Retired)
Victoria Morrissey is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of experience helping complex global organizations convert customer strategy into growth. She recently retired as the Chief Marketing Officer of Ferguson Enterprises, a $30B+ Fortune 500 distributor, and relocated back to the Chicago area to be close to family (especially her 1-year-old grandson!).
Victoria is an active volunteer, focusing on addressing food insecurity. She resides in Burr Ridge with her husband.
Nicole Szydlowski
RR Donnelley
Nicole Szydlowski has supported WSCP since 2018. She is committed to promoting volunteerism, serving her community and helping to fight hunger across DuPage County.
Nicole has more than 20 years of experience in developing results-oriented communications that engage and motivate teams. She currently serves as communications and engagement director for RR Donnelley, a global provider of marketing, packaging, print and supply chain solutions. In her current role, she leads technology communications and enterprise-wide engagement efforts impacting more than 30,000 employees.
Previously, Nicole held roles at JLL, BMO Harris Bank and HSBC. She earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Illinois.
An active volunteer, Nicole has been a soccer coach, Girl Scout cookie mom and PTA board member. She also served as a children’s ministry leader at her church for 12 years. In addition to her role at WSCP, she currently chairs the Downers Grove Community Events Commission. She lives in Downers Grove with her husband and three children.
Kristine Warnes
Endeavor Health
Kristine Warnes is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive expertise in obesity medicine and weight management. Currently serving at Endeavor Health Weight Management in Naperville, Illinois, she brings over 20 years of healthcare experience to her role.
As a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with Full Practice Authority, Kristine specializes in treating obesity as a chronic disease. She challenges common misconceptions about obesity and advocates for evidence-based treatments that go beyond simplistic “eat less, exercise more” approaches.
Kristine earned her Master of Science degree in public health nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She holds a Certificate in Obesity Medicine and is active in public speaking, and several obesity medicine organizations both locally and nationally.
Prior to her current role, Kristine worked at Edward Medical Group Family Practice and Primary Care Joliet, where she provided comprehensive primary care services. She began her career as a Registered Nurse at Elmhurst Hospital, gaining diverse experience in ICU, ER, pediatrics, and other specialties.
Beyond her clinical work, Kristine serves as a Wellness Consultant and Health Coach for NSA JuicePlus+, helping clients achieve balanced nutrition through whole food approaches.
Kristine is passionate about helping people live healthy lives and embodies the wellness principles she advocates for professionally. When not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, reading, and enjoying the outdoors in pursuit of running and hiking.
Mathew Williamson
Achievement Network (ANet)
Mathew Williamson is a dynamic Human Resources Management Professional with extensive experience in developing and executing HR strategies across multiple industries. Currently serving as Talent Director at Achievement Network (ANet), Mathew delivers strategic HR leadership, while driving talent initiatives and policies that align with organizational goals.
Prior to joining ANet, Mathew held progressive leadership positions at West Monroe, where he served as Global Senior Human Resources Manager and oversaw HR operations, compliance, global mobility, and employee recognition programs in the US, UK, and Costa Rica. His significant contributions led to him receiving the Sequoia Award for Mentorship in 2022, and he successfully implemented the “Shout Out!” platform that was named one of Achievers’ 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in 2023.
With previous experience at Enova International and FedEx Ground, Mathew has consistently demonstrated expertise in streamlining HR operations, optimizing efficiencies, and enhancing employee experience throughout the talent lifecycle. His international experience includes serving as Duty Manager at Shoalhaven Ex-Services Group in Australia.
Mathew holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Wollongong and had the opportunity to complete a year of his studies as an exchange student at Indiana University. He also earned a Certificate in Workplace Mental Health Leadership from Queen’s University as well as a Certificate in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mathew enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and gourmet cooking. His passion for creating workplaces where businesses and people thrive makes him a valuable addition to our board.