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Luisa Ellenbogen
President
Term 2023-2029
Luisa first became a Board member in 2014. She is proud of the range of programs and resources that the library offers and believes that the Library is a place for everyone in the Deerfield community. She has an MA in history from Duke University and a background in fundraising, communications, strategic planning, and event planning for nonprofit organizations. She has lived in Deerfield since 2006, where she has raised her two children. She enjoys reading, taking nature walks, and doing puzzles
Phone: 847-580-3224
Email: lellenbogen@deerfieldlibrary.
Seth Schriftman
Treasurer
Term 2021-2027
Seth has served on the Deerfield Public Library Board since 2014. He received his JD and LLM in Taxation from Temple University Beasley School of Law. Seth currently works as a Special Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Revenue. He and his wife Ashley have three young children. In addition to enjoying the Library, Seth enjoys family road trips, movies, and painting.
Phone: 847-580-3224
Email: sschriftman@deerfieldlibrary.
Ken Abosch
Secretary
Term 2023-2029
Ken has worked as a global management consultant for Aon for 33 years advising Fortune 1000 companies on human resources issues. Ken and his wife Donna have lived in Deerfield since 1989 and their three children all attended Deerfield Public Schools.
Phone:847-580-3224
Email: kabosch@deerfieldlibrary.org
Stephanie Brand
Board Member
Term 2023-2029
Stephanie Brand has a passion for public service and volunteering. She is a lifelong library fan and has always been a regular patron of her local library. To Stephanie, the library is an integral part of the community as it brings people together through programs, meeting spaces, and common interests. Her favorite area in the library is the MakerSpace. Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master in Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver. Stephanie has an extensive career in the field of auditing. Stephanie, her husband, and their two kids enjoy spending time with their dog and traveling.
Phone: 847-580-3224
Email: sbrand@deerfieldlibrary.org
Josh Charlson
Board Member
Term 2025-2031
Josh has lived in Deerfield since 2000. He and his wife Amy, a graphic designer, are the parents of two young adults who were educated at the Deerfield Public Schools. Josh holds a BA in English from the University of Michigan and a PhD in English from Northwestern University. He is also a CFA® charterholder and has worked at the Chicago-based investment-research firm Morningstar for more than 20 years. He also sits on the board of Congregation B’nai Tikvah in Deerfield. Josh is a lifelong lover of books and libraries, beginning with the summer reading contest at his hometown public library in Mt. Lebanon, PA. He looks forward to supporting the Library’s crucial role in the Deerfield community.
Phone: 847-580-3224
Email: jcharlson@deerfieldlibrary.org
Emily Fry
Board Member
Term 2025-2031
Emily joined the Deerfield Library Board in 2025. As an avid reader and enthusiastic participant in the library’s dynamic programs and MakerSpace, she is proud to support an institution that contributes so meaningfully to the vibrancy of the Deerfield community. Emily leads the Interpretation teams at the Art Institute of Chicago and is an active member of her daughters’ PTO in the Deerfield Public Schools. She enjoys reading on the train, introducing art to new audiences, and spending time with her family.
Phone: 847-580-3224
Email: efry@deerfieldlibrary.org
