CHAIRPERSON

Kailash is a Private Equity Associate at Pritzker Private Capital (PPC). He previously worked in M&A investment banking at Greenhill and Capstone Partners. He is very active with Chicago non-profits and was introduced to Safe Humane through his work at one of these. Having a deep passion for animal welfare causes, he secured a meaningful grant for a Safe Humane pilot program and is excited to support the organization’s continued growth through this venture. 

Amanda is a Residential Program Manager at Orchard Village, supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. She has volunteered with Chicago Animal Care & Control since 2016 and has been active in animal rescue for over 15 years. She is now further supporting the organization in its mission as a part of the Associate Board.

Esam is a Senior Security Engineer at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. He has worked with Safe Humane for several years and is committed to continuing to support and promote its programs as a part of the Associate Board. 

Adam is an Associate with Antares Capital, which is a private credit platform based in Chicago that lends to middle-market businesses owned by private equity sponsors. He was drawn to Safe Humane's mission after a site visit and helping secure funding for a pilot program through another non-profit. He was touched by Safe Humane’s mission and excited to help it grow as a part of the Associate Board. 

Juli is the Payroll and Project Manager for AKIRA and previously worked at the PAWS Chicago Medical Center. A lifetime animal advocate with roughly 10 years in Chicago's animal welfare community, she has long admired Safe Humane's mission of combating violence through compassion and education. 

Cathy is a Care Navigator at Carrum Health, guiding employees of self-insured employers through specialty care coordination. She has been passionate about the connection between human and animal well-being and inspired by Safe Humane's mission for several years.