Board of Directors

Every member of our board is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our community. Each brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization. 

Kathy Perdue

Co-President 

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    I’m a working mom of 3 wonderful kiddos.  


    I joined LJWC in August 2020 via Zoom. My favorite activity that the club participates in is Breakfast with Santa.  I find it extremely rewarding to mentor the ideas of the Lemont Juniorettes (age 12-18). 

Alex Prodehl

Co-President 

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    I joined the LJWC in May of 2021 after attending a New Member event with current member and former Philanthropy Chair, Alison Parker. I was intrigued by the vast personalities in this Club and was happy to join after a few years of hesitation since I have lived in Lemont for over 13 years. I joined the Philanthropy Committee and just two years later I earned my spot as Chair. 


    I spend my time outside of the LJWC with my husband, daughter and son enjoying the surrounding areas in our RV,  her name is Fred. Music and reading are also two things I cannot live without, listening to California pop punk and reading gothic horror or Stephen King is how I spend any other free time.

Shannon Kazmierczak

Secretary 

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    We moved to Lemont in 2020 and I found myself connecting to people, businesses, and organizations and realized they had a common denominator, and that was the Woman's Club. I decided in 2023 to take the plunge and within a few months I was the committee co-chair for Community Outreach.

    I truly want to participate in making the community where I live amazing. I have worked for two community organizations, with outreach being the key role I've had.  I have two teenage boys who play a lot of baseball and my husband owns a chocolate factory (yes I'm married to a taller, darker version of Willie Wonka).

    I enjoy reading books, listening to books, and talking about books, having been a librarian for more than half my life!

Amy Padua

Treasurer

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    I have three children and have been married for 8 years. I grew up in Lemont and moved back after college. I enjoy checking out the new restaurants and shops downtown and volunteering for Ruby Whiskers Animal Rescue. 


    I joined the LJWC in November 2021. My favorite activity was volunteering for Breakfast with Santa. 

Sarah Lavelle

Community Outreach Chair

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    I joined LJWC during the summer of 2023.  I was looking for an opportunity to get more involved in the Lemont community and meet new people after moving to Lemont in 2022. As a working mom of two young kids, I enjoy being able to impact our community in such a positive way that my kids will see as they grow up.  


    Personally, I love to stay active with my kiddos and I am a regular at the Barre It All studio in town.  Come join a 6am class with me during the week!  I also love reading, am a big TV/Movie nerd, and enjoy a nice glass of wine or mezcal cocktail while hanging with my husband or my friends. 

Carolina Neal

Juniorettes Chair

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    Coming soon.

Megan Eames

Membership Chair

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    Coming soon.

Melissa Fischer

Philanthropy Chair

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    I’m a lifelong Lemonter, now raising my three children here with my husband. As a freelance writer with past roles in the public library and philanthropic worlds, I look forward to supporting the Lemont community through the work of the woman's club. I enjoy drinking coffee (and wine), attempting fun outings with all three kids in tow, and trying to put a dent in my neverending to-be-read booklist.


    I joined LJWC in 2022. I have been excited to learn about LJWC's community clothing closet and the impact it can have thanks to generous donations of gently used clothes, shoes, and coats.

Nina Nelson

Ways & Means Chair 

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    Bio coming soon.

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