At its Annual Meeting on June 6, the League of Women Voters of Naperville installed its 2026–2027 Board of Directors, welcoming both newly elected and returning leaders who will help guide the League’s work in the coming year.
The League extends its sincere thanks to these dedicated volunteers for their willingness to serve. Together, the Board will continue advancing the League’s mission of empowering voters and defending democracy through voter education, advocacy, candidate forums, election services, community programming, and civic engagement throughout Naperville.
Board Leadership
- President – Donna Cheesebrough
- President-Elect – Barbara Sullivan
- Treasurer – Bill Vernon
- Secretary – Kate Fox
- Communications – Kay Severinsen McElroy
- Voter Service Chair – Anne Mathews
- Voter Service – Gail Ryan
- Voter Service – Susan Marshall
- Programming – Staci Beck
- Membership – Brenda Boland
- Issues and Advocacy – Marcia Patterson
- Issues and Advocacy Assist – Eileen Rico
- Operations – Linda Mabee
- Nominating Chair – Maureen Bennett
Photo caption:
Members of the 2026–2027 League of Women Voters of Naperville Board of Directors following their installation at the Annual Meeting. Pictured (left to right): Anne Mathews, Donna Cheesebrough, Barbara Sullivan, Marcia Patterson, Gail Ryan, Susan Marshall, Julie Niles, Eileen Rico, Kate Fox, and Kay Severinsen McElroy.


