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Brushwood Center
  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission and Vision
    • Our Board
    • Our Partners
    • Our Staff
    • In the News
    • Blog
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Visit Us
    • Contact Us
  • EVENTS
  • ART
    • Gallery >
      • Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
      • Past Exhibitions
    • BASE - Brushwood Art Supply Exchange
    • Classes >
      • Botanical Art Academy
      • Create and Sip Classes
    • Calls for Art
  • MUSIC
  • WELLNESS
    • 2023 Nature Explorer Backpack Project
    • Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator
    • At Ease: Nature and Art for Veterans & the Military Community
    • It's A W.I.N. - Programming for Community
    • Senior Wellness
  • RENTALS
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
    • Become a Partner
    • Volunteer & Job Opportunities
    • Our Sponsors
    • Shopping Cart

OUR STAFF

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Catherine Game
EXECUTIVE
​DIRECTOR​
EMAIL
224.633.2425
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Julia Kemerer
director of arts and administration
EMAIL
224.633.2426
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Dani Abboud
Director of community programs and partnerships
EMAIL
224.633.2427
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Mirja Spooner Haffner
director of
​development
EMAIL
224.633.2424 ext. 6
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Vladimir ​Kulenovic
​director of music
​and wellness
EMAIL
224.633.2424 ext. 7
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Natalia Ospina
​DIRECTOR OF Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator
EMAIL
224.633.2424 ext. 9
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Jessica Klinge
veterans program SPECIALIST
EMAIL
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224.633.2424 ext. 8
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Parker Nelson
Manager of PUBLIC Programs & Communication
EMAIL
224.633.2424 ext. 1
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Kyle Boyer-Hanks
SkillBridge Intern
EMAIL
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Abbey Castro
COMMUNIty engagement fellow
EMAIL
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Shea Anthony
HEALTH, EQUITY AND NATURE ACCELERATOR fellow
EMAIL
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Shreya Shailendra
​HEALTH, EQUITY AND NATURE ACCELERATOR FELLOW
EMAIL
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21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
​Riverwoods, IL 60015

224.633.2424 info@brushwoodcenter.org
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is committed to enabling the participation and enjoyment of our programming and events for all visitors. At Brushwood Center, you will have open access to accessible parking and entrance to the house, a gender neutral bathroom, and changing tables.

If you require certain accommodations in order to observe or attend our events, or have questions regarding accessibility of our facilities, please contact our Manager of Public Programs and Communications, Parker Nelson, at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org or at (224) 633-2424 ext. 1.

Programming and events at Brushwood Center is available to everyone, including but not limited to age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation.​
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Sundays: 1pm - 3pm
and by appointment 
  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission and Vision
    • Our Board
    • Our Partners
    • Our Staff
    • In the News
    • Blog
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Visit Us
    • Contact Us
  • EVENTS
  • ART
    • Gallery >
      • Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
      • Past Exhibitions
    • BASE - Brushwood Art Supply Exchange
    • Classes >
      • Botanical Art Academy
      • Create and Sip Classes
    • Calls for Art
  • MUSIC
  • WELLNESS
    • 2023 Nature Explorer Backpack Project
    • Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator
    • At Ease: Nature and Art for Veterans & the Military Community
    • It's A W.I.N. - Programming for Community
    • Senior Wellness
  • RENTALS
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
    • Become a Partner
    • Volunteer & Job Opportunities
    • Our Sponsors
    • Shopping Cart