Rencontrez les nouveaux membres du Conseil d’administration

The LFC Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome its newest members—Philippe Carlier, Mariam Huss, Jason Logman, David Sokol, and Alex Varlet—whose three-year terms will begin on July 1, 2025. The Board is also pleased to announce that current member Jennifer Lee has been named Chair-elect and will serve under Brigitte Ozzello, who is entering her second and final year as Chair. Jennifer will begin her two-year term as Chair on July 1, 2026. 

We extend our sincere thanks to Joanne Barry Babule, Tatiana Bonuma, Randy Bridgeman (past-secretary), Kelsey Burr (past-chair), Marissa Ingley, and Virginie Ott-Bono (past-chair), who concluded their Board service this year after many years of dedicated commitment to the school.

Learn more about our new board members below. We also encourage you to read about the purpose of the Board of Trustees and keep up with the minutes of their meetings (password protected).

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Philippe Carlier

Connection to LFC: Entrepreneurship Volunteer

Nationality: French

Occupation: Board Member, French Tech; Co-founder, MT2; Co-founder, C&C Outdoor; VP of Operations, French-American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago

Past LFC Volunteerism: Start’up Lycée

Interesting Fact: 

A long and successful career in the IT industry in France, Belgium, USA and Canada, gave me so many opportunities to learn skills such as project management at large scale, multicultural environments, managing a very large team of people, dealing with complex projects, building new warehouses, automation, crisis management, etc. Climbing from the very bottom of the job ladder to finish my career as VP Supply Chain WW in a Cyber-security company, I’ve successfully dealt with many different aspects of running a large organization.

Motivation for Joining the Board:

I have been amazed by the various programs in place at the Lycée to develop the students’ entrepreneurial spirit, and I had an opportunity to guide a small group of students with their start-up contest. This group went on to win the start-up contest and is well on its way to creating a company to develop an application to help many other students. Since then, my desire and interest to be part of the Lycée grew, which led me to this application to join the Board.

Mariam Huss

Joined the LFC: 2019

Children at LFC: 4 (rising Daycare, Jr.-K, 2nd grader and 5th grader)

Nationality: French

Occupation: Founder and Managing Partner of Axxum Consulting, Past Chairwoman of the French-American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago

Past LFC Volunteerism: Room Parent

Interesting Fact:

As a French native from the Loire Valley, I have a profound appreciation for the French education system and the values it instills in students.

Motivation for Joining the Board:

LFC is more than just a school to my family—it is a community that fosters intellectual curiosity, bilingualism, and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives. With my professional background in human capital, leadership development, and change management, I see an opportunity to contribute my expertise to further strengthen the school’s governance, strategic planning, and community engagement. I am particularly passionate about fostering an inclusive and engaged school culture that supports students, parents, and faculty alike.

Jason Logman

Joined the LFC: 2015

Children at LFC: 1 (rising 8th grader)

Nationality: American

Occupation: Principal, The Hackett Group

Past LFC Volunteerism: Finance Committee of the LFC Board (Non-Board Member)

Interesting Fact: 

CPA with over 25 years of management consulting experience focused on helping large-company Chief Financial Officers better manage and measure their business.

Motivation for Joining the Board:

I am particularly passionate about guiding the financial position of the school, both through maintaining alignment with our mission / vision and attaining the goals outlined in our strategic plan.  I look forward to working closely with fellow trustees, school leadership, and families to ensure LFC continues to grow and succeed.

David Sokol

Joined the LFC: 2021

Children at LFC: 2 (rising Kindergartener and 2nd grader)

Nationality: American

Occupation: Managing Director, Harrison Street

Past LFC Volunteerism: LFC Fund

Interesting Fact:

I’ve traveled overland from St. Petersburg to Yangshuo, China, mostly on the Trans-Siberian Railway, with occasional nights spent on strangers’ couches. Along the way, I spent a week in Mongolia and discovered that fermented mare’s milk is, in fact, an acquired taste.

Motivation for Joining the Board:

I believe deeply in the importance of developing the whole child, not just academically but socially, emotionally, and creatively. As the school continues to grow, I hope to help ensure that LFC continues to nurture well-rounded, curious learners in a diverse, inclusive, and inspiring environment.

Alex Varlet

Joined the LFC: 2021

Children at LFC: 2 (rising Jr.-K and 2nd grader)

Nationality: American & Russian

Occupation: Senior Gift Officer, Foundation Relations, Lurie Children’s Hospital Foundation

Past LFC Volunteerism: Development Committee; LFC Fund

Interesting Fact:

My family is originally from Moscow, Russia, and I was born in Vienna, Austria, before moving to the U.S. at age five. I attended both American and Russian schools in the Washington, D.C. area through high school.

Motivation for Joining the Board:

I believe there is great potential to increase philanthropic support for the school by building a strong culture of giving within the community and developing a compelling case for support to drive major gifts. With my deep knowledge of the Chicago donor landscape and strong track record in securing transformational gifts, I am eager to help the Lycée achieve its long-term goals and financial sustainability.