The Night Ministry’s Associate Board is a passionate group of young professionals who support and advance The Night Ministry’s mission through leadership, advocacy, fundraising, and volunteer engagement. By building community and expanding awareness, Associate Board members help strengthen our impact and connect new audiences to our work.
Each October, the Associate Board hosts its signature fundraising event, Night Lights, raising more than $100,000 annually to support The Night Ministry’s programs and services. Throughout the year, members also organize and champion a variety of events and initiatives that generate critical funding, increase visibility, and inspire others to join our mission of serving people experiencing homelessness and poverty.
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President | Associate Board
Core Committee Chair | Night Lights Committee Chair
Before joining the Associate Board, Ghazal, participated in Service Advocacy and Marketing. Professionally, Ghazal works for Ahold USA in Operations and Finance, but her passion at work is within the Empact networks, specifically the LBGTQIA+ and Mental Health networks. Ghazal’s goal is to create a culture of belonging, be a liaison to the Core Committee, and find ways to make an impact, whether it is to promote a diverse business or share helpful information and training.
Membership Chair
Finance Chair. Kaeley is a consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, working to improve healthcare affordability and navigation. She has been on the Service Outreach Committee and is currently the Finance Chair of the Associate Board. Kaeley lives in Wicker Park and can be found running laps on the 606, reading in coffee shops, and biking with her cycling team.
Abby works in finance at Heitman, a commercial real estate investment management firm. She has been involved with The Night Ministry since 2024 and will serve as Chair of the Service Outreach Committee. Abby lives in Lincoln Park and loves running along the lakefront, as well as thrifting, sewing, and traveling.