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Rachel Smith-Kovarsky

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Rachel Smith-Kovarsky

Director
Program Manager, Rush University Medical Center

Rachel Smith-Kovarsky is the Program Manager of the Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity, Social Work and Community Health Department at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She joined the CFHC board in 2024. 

“After over 10 years of experience in Social Work and Community Health, I know the importance of our community having access to affordable high-quality care,” she said. “I believe in the work being done at CHFC and I’m excited to be a part of this board.” 

Other Members

Chair

Nora Reyes

SVP of Compliance & CRA Officer, Republic Bank of Chicago

As a Board member, I’m excited to be part of the change that brings community leaders together to improve health outcomes on Chicago’s South Side.

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Former Chair

Nick Valadez

Village Attorney, Village of Midlothian

Healthcare is essential for all human beings. I believe access to healthcare should be a universal, basic human right available to all, regardless of status, or ability to pay.

Treasurer

Fulton Nolen

Former Principal, Robert Lindblom College Preparatory High School

Through my work on this Board, I seek to enable positive health outcomes for our patients in whatever capacity I serve.