The Avondale Neighborhood Association (ANA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, non-partisan organization withthe mission of unifying the Avondale community by preserving history, embracing diversity, and connecting neighbors.
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Neighborhood Priority // ANA champions and represents the interests of the Avondale neighborhood, aiming to create proposals, projects, and programs that suit the diverse needs of our local community.
Collaboration // ANA believes that community engagement and development is fundamentally collaborative, necessitating connections and partnerships with organizations and individuals that reflect the dynamic nature of Chicago’s unique neighborhood ecosystem.
Mutual Respect // ANA supports environments and community forums that prioritize diplomacy, professionalism, and sensible compromise over partisanship and divisiveness.
Diversity // ANA recognizes and celebrates Avondale as a neighborhood founded on (and powered)by a diversity of backgrounds, upbringings, and perspectives.
Sustainability // ANA defines sustainability as an amalgamation of economic, environmental, and social practices focused on long-term health and growth, and strives to make informed decisions that weigh global realities alongside local priorities.
Elizabeth Muscare, President
A lifelong Chicagoan and real estate broker with nearly forty years of experience, Liz has served as the President of ANA and proud Avondale booster since 2018. / LinkedIn
Gavin Hamilton, Treasurer
Gavin is a native Chicagoan and brings his experience as an engineer and product manager to provide regular financial reporting for ANA, as well as providing summary reports at the annual ANA member retreat. / LinkedIn
