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Meet the women behind BJWC and see our work in the news. Explore profiles of our members and alumnae, along with local coverage of the programs and events that bring our community together.

Members in the media

Our members, featured

Member profiles from COUNTRY Magazine

The magazine has profiled women across the Barrington area, including many BJWC members and alumnae. Get to know the women, their stories, and the many ways they contribute to our community.

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Country vs. Town · September 2026

Alison Ortale

Family Engagement Co-Chair
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Country vs. Town · June 2026

Erika Ernst

Family Engagement Co-Chair
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Country vs. Town · May 2026

Bianca Mathias

Corresponding Secretary
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Country vs. Town · April 2026

Carly Danti

Social Co-Chair
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Closer Look · December 2025

Meg Cappel

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Country vs. Town · November 2025

Katie Barry

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Country vs. Town · August 2025

Courtney Minner Johnson

Former Community Service Chair
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Country vs. Town · May 2025

Natalie Kelly

Treasurer
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Closer Look · April 2025

Lindsay Dausch

Former Membership Co-Chair
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Closer Look · March 2025

Emily Pratt

HOPE Co-Chair
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Country Loves · December 2024

Ashley Thompson

Past President 2025-2026
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Country vs. Town · December 2024

Claire Mullen

Former Service to Seniors Co-Chair, Suburban Stitches
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Country Loves · September 2024

Heather Kieser

Former Summer Fundraiser Co-Chair, SweetLittleSuns
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Country Loves · August 2024

Rachel Menge Flanagan

Past President 2024-2025, Mind Made Well Counseling
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Country vs. Town · August 2024

Carmen Wong

Former Sponsorship Co-Chair
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Country Loves · May 2024

Kristina Barnett

HOPE Co-Chair
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Country Loves · April 2024

Stephanie Surz

Former Corresponding Secretary
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Country vs. Town · March 2024

Maureen Wright

Former Philanthropy Co-Chair, Former Treasurer
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Country vs. Town · February 2024

Megan Gehrisch

Former Safety Town Co-Chair
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Country vs. Town · December 2023

Amanda Leopardo

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Country Loves · November 2023

Kimberly Swarbrick

Former Safety Town Chair, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
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Country Feature · October 2023

Lauren Hansen

Former Board Member, Interior Designer
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Country vs. Town · September 2023

Jennifer Miller

Past President 2022
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Country Loves · September 2023

Jacqui Pieroni

Past President 2023
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Country vs. Town · March 2023

Emily Rosencrans

Philanthropy Co-Chair
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Country Loves · October 2022

Juliann Brown

Former Fashion Show Co-Chair
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Country Love · September 2022

Medbh Huschitt

Past President 2021
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Country vs. Town · March 2022

Meghan Van Daele

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Country vs. Town · February 2022

Samantha Snetselaar

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Country vs. Town · September 2021

Abra Engler

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