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WCPA Board of Directors
2008 - 2009

Ray Lesniewski (Chair) – Chemistry Teacher - Jones College Prep

A Chicago native, Ray joined the Windy City Gay Chorus in the fall of 2003.  He joined the Board and immediately served as WCPA Membership Coordinator in July of 2005.  He is currently serving as the Chair of the Science Department at Jones College Prep where he teaches Chemistry and has performed in its annual Opera Showcase with other teachers and students.  Ray served as the treasurer of GLSEN Chicago (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) in its first year.  He has also been on the Executive Board of the Illinois Association of Chemistry Teachers from 2001 – 2005, which included a term as President.

Aaron Eckhardt (Vice Chair) – Social Services Director, REST

Aaron is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has worked with the Hate Crime / Domestic Violence Advocate and the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Projects (NCAVP).  A recent transfer from Columbus, Ohio, Aaron moved to Chicago in 2004.  Within a year he joined WCGC and this year joined the board as Secretary. After years of involvement with IMA Sinfonia National Men’s music fraternity, he now serves as Chairman of the Commission on Standards for IMA. 

Wayne Williams (Treasurer)