The Art Center Highland Park, President of the Board
Yumi Ross is the President of the Board of Directors at The Art Center Highland Park.
Yumi brought Artist-Designer Norman Teague to The Art Center for an exhibition, later featured in the New York Times. In an Artnet.com interview, Norman Teague credited Yumi’s advocacy for bringing his show to Highland Park.
Engaged with Community
Picture Left: As D113 Education Foundation co-President, Yumi helped organize the 2020 Annual Pizza Bowl Fundraiser which broke records for attendance and number of participating restaurants: Over 350 guests enjoyed food from 22 local vendors. Ticket sales helped fund innovative teachers grants and student clubs at Highland Park High School and Deerfield High School.
Reel 112 Film Festival
Pictured Right: Yumi being interviewed at the Reel 112 Film Festival.
Family Service Lake County, Board of Directors
As a board member, Yumi supports the FSLC’s crucial work providing mental health services to vulnerable populations
The Art Center of Highland Park Fundraiser
Yumi is President of the Board of Directors.
Yumi Co-Chaired TACHP's 60th Anniversary Virtual Spring Benefit in May 2020.
Yumi Spoke at the United Nations
Pictured, Yumi in New York City speaking at the 2008 UN CTAUN conference.
Earth Shade
Earth Shade sculpture designed by Yumi Ross and Ross Architecture displayed at Navy Pier.
