C.M.H.B Member Profiles
Milton Township Community Mental Health Board (708 Board)
In 2020, Milton Township voters approved a referendum that established the Milton Township Community Mental Health Board to fund mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance abuse programs that serve township residents. In July 2021, Milton Township Supervisor John Monino appointed seven Milton Township residents to serve on the board. This board is charged with using Township tax levied funds to address identified community needs in these areas.
Shannon Hartnett, President
Shannon Hartnett, M.A., a Wheaton resident, is President of the Milton Township 708 Board and Executive Director of Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services (NEDFYS), a local community-based mental health agency.
Term expires December 31, 2028
Christine Evans, Secretary
Christine Evans, MSW, LCSW, is the Coordinator of the Money Management Volunteer Program at DuPage County Senior Services. She started the program at DuPage County over 20 years ago and has developed it to serve hundreds of seniors.
Term expires December 31, 2026.
Jacqueline McGrath, PHD,
Trustee Liaison
Jacqueline McGrath is a community college teacher, researcher, and Union leader whose experience in assessment, organizing, and board governance will help make Milton Township more responsive and focused on community needs. Jacqueline was born and raised in Illinois.
In addition to over two decades working as a professor at College of DuPage, she has served on various state boards and councils, including Company of Folk, the Illinois Education Association Board of Directors, the Illinois Senate Joint Resolution 41 Advisory Committee, and the Illinois P20 Council.
Jacqueline believes public service requires individual skill, training, and collaboration, and her background in qualitative fieldwork research brings a unique set of listening skills, data collection, and analysis to bear on the work of a Trustee.
McGrath holds a Master’s of Arts. and Ph.D. in English from the University of Missouri.
Term expires:
Sarah O'Donnell
Sarah O’Donnell, CPRP, a Glen Ellyn Resident, is the CEO of Tri-Town YMCA, a local nonprofit agency focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. She is also the President of the West Suburban Philanthropic Network and the Chair of the Villa Park Area Early Childhood Collaborative. Term expires: December 31, 2028
Term expires December 31, 2028
Abby McCarthy
Abby McCarthy is a Wheaton resident, who works at a local consulting firm which helps organizations and individuals reach their maximum potential. She is excited to bring her passion for mental health advocacy and the Milton Township community to the board.
Term expires December 31, 2026.
Rita Brosnan, LCPC
Rita Brosnan (LCPC) currently serves as the Executive Director of Senior Home Sharing, dedicated to providing affordable shared housing and supportive services for seniors. Brosnan has also held leadership positions at the DuPage County Health Department and Metropolitan Family Services and worked as an educator in bilingual classrooms. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology and Spanish from Wellesley College and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Benedictine University. Rita is a lifelong resident of Milton Township, growing up in Wheaton and living in Glen Ellyn for the last 32 years.
Term expires December 31, 2028
Linda Richman
Linda Richman, LCSW, is currently a social worker at Advocate Health Care. During her career Linda has focused on assisting people with mental health and substance abuse concerns.
Christine Platt
After a 25-year career in Financial Services Technology, Christine M. Platt, PhD, MBA, joined Dominican University in 2017. She earned a PhD in Health Communication from the University of Memphis and an MBA from Baylor University. Christine lives in Wheaton and enjoys traveling with her greyhounds, kayaking, hiking, gardening, and spending time with friends and family.
Opportunity Details
- Must be a resident of Milton Township
- 4 Year Term
- Not an employee of the IL Dept of Human Services