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As Highland Park Community Foundation (HPCF) continues to strengthen its role in addressing unmet needs across Highland Park and Highwood, thoughtful growth of the Governing Board remains a key priority. Ensuring that the Board reflects the evolving community it serves—across generations, backgrounds, and experiences—is central to the Foundation’s long-term vision.

According to Laurie Levin, Chair of HPCF’s Membership Committee, welcoming new board members is both a responsibility and an opportunity. “One of my goals, both during my time as Chair of the Foundation and now as Chair of the Membership Committee, is to bring fresh, younger talent to the Governing Board,” Laurie shared. “We’ve made great progress in recent years, and Lindsie is a wonderful example of exactly of the kind of leadership we’re seeking.”

HPCF is pleased to welcome Lindsie Miller as its newest Governing Board member. A Highland Park resident since 2011, Lindsie brings deep local roots, a strong commitment to education, and a genuine passion for community-based philanthropy. Originally from the south suburbs, she and her husband lived in Chicago before settling in Highland Park, where they have raised their family and built lasting connections.

“What stood out immediately about Lindsie,” Laurie noted, “is how many meaningful touchpoints she already has within the community. She has been deeply involved in education and volunteer work, and everyone who has worked with her speaks highly of her enthusiasm, thoughtfulness, and ability to lead.”

In addition to joining the HPCF Governing Board, Lindsie is actively involved throughout the community. She serves as a Trustee for the 112 Education Foundation, volunteers with the Moraine Township Food Pantry, the Highland Park High School PTO, and Blessings in a Backpack, and is deeply committed to causes that hold personal meaning for her family. Lindsie raises funds and awareness for the Maureen N. Miller Food Pantry at Respond Now, in honor of her late mother-in-law, as well as the Abe Chait Huskie Pride Scholarship at Northern Illinois University, established in memory of her late father.

Though new to the Foundation, Lindsie was drawn to HPCF’s mission of giving where you live—a philosophy that strongly resonates with her values. “I love the idea of supporting the local community where you live and can see the direct impact,” Lindsie shared. “There is real need here that many people don’t always recognize, and it’s important to be part of an organization that helps address that.”

As a Governing Board member, Lindsie is eager to help guide the Foundation’s future while remaining true to its founding mission. “It’s important to play a role in the leadership of the Foundation and where it’s going,” she said. “Helping ensure that we stay aligned with our mission, while continuing to grow and do great things, is really meaningful to me.” Lindsie will serve on HPCF’s Grants Committee, a role Laurie describes as “the heart of the Foundation’s work.”

“The grants process is truly at the core of what we do,” Laurie explained. “Along with her fellow board members, Lindsie will review applications, participate in the vetting process, and help determine which organizations receive funding. I’m excited to see how her experience and perspective will strengthen our work.”

Looking ahead, Lindsie is eager to immerse herself fully, learning more about the nonprofit organizations HPCF supports and finding ways to expand the Foundation’s impact. “I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone on the Board and really rolling up my sleeves,” she said. “Understanding the organizations we support and how we can make an even bigger impact is something I’m very excited about.”

Beyond her professional and volunteer commitments, Lindsie’s connection to Highland Park is deeply personal. She and her husband have twin sons who are freshmen at Highland Park High School and have grown up in the community. “This is where we’ve built our family,” Lindsie shared. “We love how supportive and compassionate this community is, and it means so much to be able to give back in a way that truly matters.”

For Laurie Levin, Lindsie’s appointment reflects the direction she hopes the Membership Committee will continue to pursue. “She brings experience, generosity, and a deep sense of purpose to everything she does,” Laurie said. “I’m confident Lindsie will be a thoughtful, engaged, and impactful member of the Governing Board.”

As HPCF looks ahead, voices like Lindsie Miller’s help ensure the Foundation remains inclusive, responsive, and deeply connected to the community it serves.