Board of Education

Phone: 847.920.9183
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Degrees and Certifications:
Kimberly Alcantara
Board Member
New Trier High School Board of Education
- 2021 Elected to the Board of Education
- Current Committee Work: Board of Education Policy Committee, Community Engagement Committee, Liaison to New Trier Parents' Association (NTPA)
Education Experience
- 2009 and 2013 Elected to the Wilmette Public Schools District 39 Board of Education
- District 39 Committee Work: Facilities Committee Chair, District 39 Legislative Liaison
- 2005-06, 2006-07, 2008-09 Wilmette District 39 Community Review Committee member, former president and committee-co-chair
Community and Professional Organizations
- Friedman Law Group Ltd., Marketing & Advertising Counsel (2011-Present)
- American Bar Association, Forum on Entertainment and Sports Industries, Member
- McDonald's Corporation, Senior Counsel, Marketing Practices Group (2001-2003)
- Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson, Partner (2001)
- Interpublic Group (formerly True North Communications Inc.), Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Advertising Counsel (1995-2001)
- Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson, Associate (1993-1995)
- League of Women Voters of Wilmette: Board Member, Student Government Leaders Co-Chair, Events Co-Chair (2018-2020)
- Multiple PTA volunteer and executive board positions (2003-2009), McKenzie Elementary School
- Rose Hall Parent Board Executive Committee (2010-2011)
- Wilmette Wings Soccer Club: Tryout Coordinator, Board Member (2007-2009)
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, Juris Doctor (1993)
- University of Michigan, B.A. English & Psychology (1990)
Board Training
IASB Training - Pending
- The Basics of Governance
- Open Meetings Act (OMA) Training
- Professional Development Leadership Training (PDLT) and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Training for School Board Members
Personal
- Wilmette Resident since 2002
- Born Lansing, MI
- Parent of NTHS student (Class of 2024) and two NTHS graduates, Classes of 2016 and 2018