Overview
The Public Policy Advisory Council (PPAC) identifies, prioritizes, reviews, and monitors legislative and regulatory developments at the federal, state, and local levels and manages related government affairs activity. PPAC focuses on matters that directly affect—or may directly affect—a majority of Chicagoland associations and does not seek to become involved in issues common to the broader business community.
PPAC is guided by three Association Forum principles: promote freedom of association practice and good governance; promote regional growth of the association community; and promote and protect the value of associations.
The Public Policy Advisory Council
- Monitors legislation at the federal, state, and local levels
- Identifies and builds coalitions to advance shared advocacy priorities
- Engages in member awareness and mobilization related to public policy issues
Recommended for Members Who Are
Association professionals working in public policy or government relations who are interested in advocacy, as well as volunteers able to report on city and county governmental activities.
Time Commitment
Ability to participate in virtual meetings, typically one per month.
2026 - 2027 Members
Chair: Kristin Hellquist, CAE
Members:
Ruby Carrillo
Michael Cunningham, MA, CAE
Julio Hernandez, MPA
Keri Kramer, CAE
Juliana McPherron
Amanda Plummer, Esq, CAE, ICC
Board Liaison: Kim A. FitzSimmons, MBA, CAE
Staff Liaison: Carrie Dellamano, CPRP