Our Team
As an independent grant-making organization, Foundation 65 is led by a Staff and Board of dedicated community members who care deeply about public education and are committed to supporting the educational needs of the community’s children, especially those who are historically underserved.
Our Staff
The Foundation 65 staff is led by a lean staff of a full-time Executive Director and part-time Administrative Coordinator.
Alecia Wartowski, Executive Director
Alecia brings more than 20 years of experience working to transform the lives of children through advocacy, education, and engagement. She has worked in youth development, as a legal aid attorney representing women and children, and in higher education supporting gender equity and racial justice. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, her EdM from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and her JD from the University of Wisconsin.
She has lived in Evanston for almost 20 years and has two children at ETHS and one child at Chute Middle School.
Our Board of Directors
The F65 Board of Directors meets six times a year, with committees meeting bi-monthly or as needed. Board members serve on one of five committees:
Board Development
Programs
Finance
Fundraising/Development
Marketing/Communications
The Foundation 65 Board of Directors consists of diverse parent and community volunteers from Evanston. They include new and long-time residents and parents with children of various ages.