Sally Ruecking:  

I am the President and CEO of Beyond OCD, a non-profit charity that was founded 20 years ago by a prominent Chicagoan who suffered so severely from OCD that she was hospitalized for three years. I hope to reduce the stigma of mental illness. It's a great mission, and I enjoy the work that I do. I am continually challenged by the opportunities I have been given. For 9 years I was the V.P. Corporate Relations for the American Lung Association Illinois-Greater Chicago. I am a goal driven development professional with diverse experience in corporate fundraising, relationship building, donor identification and cultivation, and growing special event revenue. I truly believe that passion, vision, and a strong belief in mission is what drives success. I am also a firm believer in networking, and enjoy meeting the generous people who make my job so fulfilling. A volunteer activist my entire life, I am currently a volunteer for a greyhound rescue organization called Regap of Illinois. In 10 days...Expand for more