Leadership

Leadership ~ Compassion with Purpose

With the vision of our founding members, leaders on our Women's Board guide a passionate and dedicated group of volunteers to reach toward the goal of helping every vulnerable man, woman, and child in Lake County through the programs and services of Catholic Charities.

Past Board Presidents


2019/2020 Women's Board Leadership


Our membership strives to represent the spirit of our founders, in particular, Irene Leahy McMahon. Irene’s ardent volunteerism, professional and civic contributions, and most importantly her kind and loving manner reverberate throughout our Board. Each year at our signature benefit, Art of Caring, the Irene Leahy McMahon award is presented to a Women’s Board member who has given unselfishly of her time and talents to Women’s Board activities and to Catholic Charities. This level of commitment exemplifies Irene’s dedication to Catholic Charities and represents a continuation of Irene’s legacy.

Irene Leahy McMahon Award Recipients



Honorary Board Members