
NETWORK NOW! is live and in-person!
Make new connections every month with 3 great Chambers!
Sponsored by First Bank Chicago!
Bagels, Coffee, and other Breakfast Items will be available.
Meet The Speaker

Nathaniel Ekman is the Executive Director of NAMI Cook County North Suburban, part of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. He was hired in 2019 following seven years on the Board of Directors and more than 15 years in the nonprofit sector. Nathaniel has done extensive work in strategic planning, fund development, and consulting to nonprofits. He is a mental health advocate who is personally invested in the mission of NAMI, has led support groups for those in recovery, and speaks publicly through NAMI’s signature speakers bureau, In Our Own Voice. Nathaniel holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree from Harvard. He lives in Chicago.
Meet Your Moderator

Lisa Kaplan, master networker, is a Business Advisor for Thryv. Her passions include helping small businesses get noticed, connecting people, and assisting you to find your next business lead. She is well versed in CRM solutions, keeping small businesses organized, and Social Media relations. Let Lisa connect you to your next power partner as she guides our Network Now! Breakfast.
Sponsored by First Bank Chicago!
Bagels, Coffee, and other Breakfast Items will be available.
Meet The Speaker

Nathaniel Ekman is the Executive Director of NAMI Cook County North Suburban, part of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. He was hired in 2019 following seven years on the Board of Directors and more than 15 years in the nonprofit sector. Nathaniel has done extensive work in strategic planning, fund development, and consulting to nonprofits. He is a mental health advocate who is personally invested in the mission of NAMI, has led support groups for those in recovery, and speaks publicly through NAMI’s signature speakers bureau, In Our Own Voice. Nathaniel holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree from Harvard. He lives in Chicago.
Meet Your Moderator

Lisa Kaplan, master networker, is a Business Advisor for Thryv. Her passions include helping small businesses get noticed, connecting people, and assisting you to find your next business lead. She is well versed in CRM solutions, keeping small businesses organized, and Social Media relations. Let Lisa connect you to your next power partner as she guides our Network Now! Breakfast.
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Date and Time
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
Thursday, June 16
8:00-9:30 am
Location
1st Floor Mary Radmacher Room
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077
We'll be meeting at the Skokie Public Library's 1st Floor Mary Radmacher Room. The Skokie Public Library has been gracious enough to let us meet there before they officially open for the day. Please park in the WEST Parking Lot. A Library Representative will be stationed at the WEST Entrance to let attendees inside.
Fees/Admission
$10 Members
$15 Prospective Members
Contact Information
Johanna Jackson-Whitman
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