About Us

The Stephanie Joseph Memorial Fund, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization created by her family and friends shortly after Stephanie's passing in 2008. Its purpose is to honor her memory by providing scholarships to deserving high school students who echo her values of tenacity in the face of adversity.

100% of donations to the Fund are used for scholarships. The Fund is run entirely on an unpaid volunteer basis.

We are based in the western suburbs of Chicago, IL.

Board of Directors

  • Dr. Richard P. Baldwin, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, University of Louisville

  • Ms. Luz Castello, Vice President of Operations, Numark Credit Union

  • Mr. Lloyd Fredendall, CEO of Numark Credit Union

  • Ms. Paula Johnson, Corporate Attorney, Honeywell Corporation (Retired); Corporate Attorney for Jostens, Inc. (Retired)

  • Dr. Bryce Johnson, Ph.D., Vice President, Dyneon Corporation, A 3M-Hoechst Company (Retired)

  • Ms. Teresa (Mitzie) Wittliff, Research Associate, University of Louisville Medical School (Retired)

  • Dr. Jim Wittliff, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Biochemical and Clinical Chemistry, University of Louisville Medical School (Retired)

  • Dr. Margo Wolf, M.D., Practicing Physician at Duly Health and Care

  • Dr. Leslie Wolf, Ph.D., Senior Technology Advisor, BP Corporation (Retired)

  • Dr. Joe Joseph, Ph.D., Senior Technology advisor, BP Corporation (Retired), Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Numark Credit Union