OCTOBER 18, 2025 | 6pm

The Geraghty | 2520 S Hoyne Ave

As technology races ahead, many young people find themselves facing an uncertain future. At Uniting Voices, we have cracked the code to bring the beauty of humanity into the future and empower our young people to transform their world for the better through the power of music. We are more than a choir, we are a movement that uplifts the vision of our inspiring young leaders. We welcome you to take part in our life-affirming work. Join us on October 18, 2025, at our annual Red Jacket Optional gala.
The future is now.

Tickets on sale August 26 - October 1, 2025

Honoring

for their extraordinary civic leadership and decades-long support of Uniting Voices Chicago.

Co-Chairs

Brian & Amber Egwele
Ted Koenig & Caroline Grossinger
Michael & Meeghan Nemeroff

Design Chair

Tom Kehoe

About the honoree

For over two decades, CIBC US has been a steadfast partner to Uniting Voices Chicago, demonstrating what it truly means to foster positive impact in our community. From early investments in our mission through predecessors LaSalle Bank and The PrivateBank to their enduring support of South and West Side programs and Red Jacket Optional, CIBC has set the standard for corporate leadership, supporting education, community engagement, and opportunities that help young people thrive.

As we prepare to honor CIBC US at our 2025 Red Jacket Optional gala, we celebrate more than just a partnership—we celebrate over 20 years of shared purpose, lasting impact, and collective vision.

Thank you, CIBC US, for helping young Chicagoans step boldly into the future.

uniting voices chicago board of directors

Ellen-Blair Chube, Chair
Brian Egwele, Treasurer
Donielle McCutcheon, Secretary

Himal P. Agarwal
Eric Ashworth
Heiji Choy Black
Patrick E. Boehmer
Erin Brown
Monica Y. Carney
Caroline Dettman
Suzanne H. EL-Moursi
Theo Epstein
Robert L. Fealy

Jude Fernandes
Ebba Gebisa
Kathleen Gerdes
Jacqueline Griesdorn
Cornelia Grumman
Christina S. Hatherly
Jeff Haxer
Yusef Jackson
Melissa S. Kibler
David J. Koo
Erin Lane
Ann Marie Lipinski
Kala Moynihan
Suzanne Muchin

Michael A. Nemeroff
Matt Parr
Diane Pearse
Matt Roan
Patrick Rynell
Renee Sabo Salomon
Rahul Sekhar
Joseph Shanahan
Kanwar Singh
Jeff Steele
Laura Stern
Eduardo Valdes
Steven Won