Our Mission
The mission of the Illinois Lyme Association (ILA) is to raise awareness about Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. ILA will provide the public with information and education on protection, prevention, and the risk of tick bites. The association will work with individuals and families on education and support for the treatment of Lyme disease. The organization will work with health professionals and researchers to accomplish their goals.
Through this journey, we have come to realize that many people from Illinois are struggling. We want to help support them and their families, as well as bring awareness & education to our area. ILA would love to speak at your event! We have presentations that we offer to public/private group events and provider/hospital education events to help further awareness on tick-borne diseases in Illinois and prevention and protection methods. If you are interested in having us, fill out the Event Request Form below!
Meet Our Board of Directors
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Jennifer Russell
FOUNDER, CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Richard Warner
PRESIDENT
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Cyndi Schofield - Allas
VICE PRESIDENT
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Tammy Swanson
SECRETARY
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Sarah Brown
TREASURER
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Dr. Dennis Palmer
BOARD MEMBER
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David Reis
BOARD MEMBER
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Mike Kehart
BOARD MEMBER
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Jenny Hook, APN
BOARD MEMBER
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Dr. Casey Kelley
BOARD MEMBER
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Jenny Buttaccio
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
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Jen Holt
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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Lynn Tucker
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Diane Potts
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH INITIATIVES
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Bill Kling
LEGAL & POLICY COUNSEL
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Lauryn Russell
JUNIOR AMBASSADOR
ILA Medical Advisory Panel
Dr. Casey Kelley, MD
Dr. Roberta VanZant, DO
Dr. Amy Weiler, DO
Dr. Steven Nitz, MD
EVENT REQUEST FORM
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A better future is possible. Contact us to learn more about our mission and work, or to become involved.
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info@illymeassociation.org
(309)582.6735
2106 SE 3rd St.
Aledo, IL 61231