Brooke Snell
Associate Director
A member of the District 214 Education Foundation team for more than four years, Brooke has been integrally involved with nearly every recent impactful initiative the Foundation has implemented. As Development Specialist, she spearheaded numerous innovative fundraising efforts, including the popular #Love214 Valentine’s Day appeal and the critical 214 Cares campaign during the coronavirus pandemic.
In addition to her many development and administrative duties, Brooke served as the Foundations’s Interim Executive Director in 2021, successfully guiding the Foundation through a challenging period of transition and adaptation. Her energetic, can-do mindset often serves for the Foundation team as a model of problem-solving leadership.
Prior to joining the District 214 Education Foundation, Brooke worked in higher education development and other non-profit sectors. She holds Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Akron in Ohio.
brooke.snell@d214.org or (847) 718-7699
Joann Krestel
Alumni and Community Relations Coordinator
As a key member of the Foundation team for the past three years, Joann brings a unique perspective as both an alum of Rolling Meadows High School and a proud parent of a District 214 student.
Joining the Foundation as Sponsorship and Advertising Coordinator, Joann built connections with the local business community and greatly expanded the organization’s reach. She also managed events, executed numerous fundraising initiatives, and enhanced the Foundation’s presence across the District. Now in a new role, Joann continues to represent the Foundation throughout the community while also fostering relationships with generous District 214 alumni across the country.
Joann holds a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Italian and a Master's degree in Education. As a former high school teacher herself, Joann values the importance of public education and the resources that support it.
joann.krestel@d214.org or (847) 718-7759