The Program Division is run by a team of over 60 volunteers, ranging in profession from hoteliers, real estate developers, and restaurateurs to retailers, event planners, and communication specialists. Two volunteer chairs head the Program Division

Susan Ellefson, Director of Public Relations, The Peninsula Chicago![]()
Kaisa Auge-Katz, Account Executive, Where Magazine
The Division Chairs meet with Program staff members as well as the Committee to discuss Division goals and objectives.
The Program Division is run by a full-time professional on the GNMAA staff. Contact information is listed below.
Polly Olson
Program Director
312-344-2320
polson@gnmaa.com