About Us
Friends of Thorp was re-established in the summer of 2010 as a way to combat CPS budget issues. We work closely with our principal, Mr. Toledo, and Thorp’s leadership and faculty to ensure that our initiatives are tailored to the needs and requirements of the students and staff.
The board is led by a small body of volunteer officers. Elections to choose new board members are held in the spring.
Open meetings are held monthly — usually the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm — either at school, a local establishment or a board member's home. All are welcome to attend. These meetings are a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the board, our fundraising goals, activities, and what you can do to help.
The 2022-2023 Executive Board
Jenni Marrero-Hansen, President
Melissa Lecher, Vice-President
Christine Bissler, Treasurer
Colleen Lammel-Harmon & Alyssa Jefferies, Secretary
Board of Directors, At-Large
Joan Dahlquist
Sophie Gavilanes
Harriette Marchan
Maureen Murphy
Kim Patchak
Janelle Reilly
Kate Whalen
Board members may be reached at friendsofoathorp@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Friends of Thorp
6351 W. Montrose, #186
Chicago, IL 60634
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): 27-2828905
FoT Governance:
Friends of Thorp Bylaws
The board is led by a small body of volunteer officers. Elections to choose new board members are held in the spring.
Open meetings are held monthly — usually the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm — either at school, a local establishment or a board member's home. All are welcome to attend. These meetings are a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the board, our fundraising goals, activities, and what you can do to help.
The 2022-2023 Executive Board
Jenni Marrero-Hansen, President
Melissa Lecher, Vice-President
Christine Bissler, Treasurer
Colleen Lammel-Harmon & Alyssa Jefferies, Secretary
Board of Directors, At-Large
Joan Dahlquist
Sophie Gavilanes
Harriette Marchan
Maureen Murphy
Kim Patchak
Janelle Reilly
Kate Whalen
Board members may be reached at friendsofoathorp@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Friends of Thorp
6351 W. Montrose, #186
Chicago, IL 60634
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): 27-2828905
FoT Governance:
Friends of Thorp Bylaws