Anika Allen
Junior League of Chicago
Hi, my name is Anika Allen. I am a member of the Junior League of Chicago.
I am currently the Director of Diversity and Inclusion. Last year I was the co-VP of Events. I met Colleen at a Member’s dinner in June.
We are a group of women who volunteer. We serve the community, and we train leaders. That is our mission. Colleen was very passionate about it. We met at a dinner, and selfishly, I was looking for someone to fill the Gala chair position. I met with her, and she was just really very excited. I knew that I wanted her to do it; but as a formality, I had to do an interview. She had all this experience in events, and she was passionate about planning events. After we did our interview, it was amazing because she said to me, “I’m so excited about the position, and I can’t wait to tell my mom!” I was touched by how passionate she was about it.
That’s my experience with Colleen. She always brought light and sunshine and happiness to whatever she did for the Junior League. We’re happy to be here and thank you for inviting us.