BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS

On March 16, 2022, Dr. Terrell was unanimously elected President of Will County Board of Health [BOH]. Dr. Terrell has worked 40 years as a Clinical Social Worker as well as 30 years as a university professor. As a practicing counselor who remains current and actively involved in both the educational and clinical aspects of the behavioral health field, Dr. Terrell is exceptionally well-positioned to provide expertise and perspective to the BOH. Dr. Terrell maintains a private counseling practice.

Resides: Shorewood
Joined BOH: October 2011
BOH Term Expires: June 2024

Chief Hertzmann has been with the Lockport Township Fire Protection District since 1989 and was appointed Chief in 2017. He provides the BOH with insight regarding Emergency Preparation and Response. He holds an associate degree from JJC, and both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Lewis University. On March 16, 2022, Chief Hertzmann was unanimously elected Secretary of BOH.

Resides: Shorewood
Joined BOH: July 2019
BOH Term Expires: June 2024

Ms. Edna Brass comes to the Board of Health with 36 years of experience educating and supervising programs for students with disabilities and special needs.

Along with serving on WCHD Board of Health, Ms. Brass is also a Silver Cross Community Trustee as well as a board member of the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission (SCHCC) and the Will Grundy Medical Clinic. These roles afford Ms. Brass opportunities to receive medical updates and to understand the trends that affect our world and our local community.

Ms. Brass is interested in bringing her pragmatic approach to a number of issues facing WCHD. First, she is particularly concerned about the long-term effects that the pandemic may have on all of the residents of Will County. Ms. Brass is also interested in the unique issues that confront the health of women and men. Additionally, Ms. Brass wants to make sure that the people of Will County—regardless of their socio-economic background—are aware that WCHD offers a wide spectrum of services.

Ms. Brass is retired from her work as Director of Special Services for Joliet Township High School District 204. She has been married for 45 years to her husband Saul. They are the parents of three daughters who along with their husbands are also actively involved in serving their community. Ms. Brass and her husband have been long, active members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Resides: Joliet
Joined BOH: July 2022
BOH Term Expires: June 2025

Allison Gunnink [MBA, MT-BC (she/her)] received her undergraduate degree in Music Therapy from Western Illinois University in 2010, and a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Health Services from the University of St. Francis in 2013. She obtained the Hospice & Palliative Care Music Therapy certificate for her primary focus of hospice care but has also obtained the NICU Music Therapy certificate. In addition to her work in the field, she has managed a broad team of supportive care providers in an administrative role. Allison resides in the Chicago suburbs and recently began in the position of Clinical Outcomes Manager at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care.

Allison believes in community involvement and has served in various capacities on multiple boards. Allison currently serves as Vice President Elect of the Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association. She is passionate about health equity and inclusivity within the healthcare field; she believes that person-centered care is crucial in healthcare in order to cultivate an environment in which people feel safe seeking support.

Resides: Shorewood
Joined BOH: May 2022
BOH Term Expires: June 2025

As the CEO of AMITA Health Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Dr. Lipinski brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the BOH. Dr. Lipinski’s perspective and wisdom are highly valued especially when making decisions about programs, budgets, and policies.

Resides: Burr Ridge
Joined BOH: October 2017
BOH Term Expires: June 2023

Dr. Silvio Morales, Department Chair of Emergency Medicine and Chief of Medical Staff at Silver Cross, is a board-certified emergency medicine specialist. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago and completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Illinois at Peoria College of Medicine. Dr. Morales is also a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Resides: New Lenox
Joined BOH: June 2021
BOH Term Expires: June 2024

Dr. Soderquist resides in Naperville and works as an orthodontist with multiple practices in Will County. Dr. Soderquist’s experience as a practicing dentist is essential to the oversight and operation of the CHC Dental Clinic and Mobile Dental Unit.

Resides: Naperville
Joined BOH: December 2015
BOH Term Expires: June 2024

A member of the Will County Board, Ms. Coleman holds a Masters of Education from Governors State University as well as a Bachelors in Chemistry earned her Doctorate of Education in May 2021. Born and raised in Joliet, she has over 15 years of experience in education and also served as a Military Police Office in the Illinois Army National Guard. She currently works full time as CEO of After the Peanut, a company focusing on the power of knowledge and education by transforming communities by increasing equity in K-12 STEAM education.

Resides: Plainfield
Joined BOH: March 2023
BOH Term Expires: June 2026