Photo: Den. smillieae by Diane Mulkerin

Board of Directors

Leadership for the Illinois Orchid Society (IOS) is provided by a Board of Directors. The Board is made up of officers who run the monthly activities of the IOS and directors at large. Officers serve a two-year term. Board members serve a four-year term. Terms of office run July 1 through June 30. 

In addition, Board members and other IOS members volunteer their time to lead or serve on various committees that enable us to fulfill our mission throughout the year.

  • Cathleen Daghestani, President

    Cathleen Daghestani, President

  • Interim Speaker Chair

    Interim Speaker Chair

    1st Vice President Email

  • 2nd Vice President (Home Show Chair): David Kirk

    David Kirk, Home Show Chair

    2nd Vice President

  • Diane Mulkerin, Away Show Chair/ 3rd Vice President

    Diane Mulkerin, Away Show Chair

    3rd Vice President

  • Olya Pavlova, Secretary

    Olya Pavlova, Secretary

  • Katie Payeur, Assistant Secretary

    Katie Payeur, Assistant Secretary

    Newsletter Editor

  • Treasurer: Karen Hunter

    Karen Hunter, Treasurer

  • Marcy Goldman, Membership Director

    Marcy Goldman, Membership Director

  • George Titterton, Past President

    George Titterton, Past President

  • Diana Ameltchenia, Director

    Diana Ameltchenia, Director

    2024-2028

  • Chumki Chattoraj, Director

    Chumki Chattoraj, Director

    2024-2028

  • Noris D'Agostino, Director

    Noris D'Agostino, Director

    2022-2026

  • Toby Green, Director

    Toby Green, Director

    2022-2026

  • John Hockberger, Director

    John Hockberger, Director

    2023-2027

  • Anna Jaich-Westine, Director

    Anna Jaich-Westine, Director

    2023-2027

  • Loren Pollock, Director

    Loren Pollock, Director

    2024-2025

  • William Wrate, Director

    William Wrate, Director

    2024-2025

Committees

IOS committees are made up of volunteers who are interested in serving in one or more areas. Committee members are appointed by the IOS President. If you are interested in serving on any of the following committees, please email the IOS President.

AOS Representative

Awards

Communications

Conservation

Education

Historian

Hospitality

New member orientation

Outreach

Plant movers

Plant sales

Publicity

Technology

Ways and Means

Web Oversight