Our Board powers our mission and vision in some pretty amazing ways. We couldn’t accomplish much without their energy, dedication and talent. Learn more about the people leading our organization. They are all personally affected by NF and passionate and dedicated to the cause.

Officers and Board Members

Denise Dulceak

Board Chair

Denise is a mom of a child with Neurofibromatosis (NF1) and has been involved in the organization since his diagnosis. Denise has a Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Science. She is also a licensed massage therapist and Reiki Master. Currently Denise works full time in medical billing and accounts receivable for the DuPage Eye Surgery Center. Denise looks forward to helping others and raising awareness.

Lesli Wegner

Vice Chair

Lesli has a grown child with Neurofibromatosis (NF-1). She has been involved in different ways with NF Midwest since 2001. Lesli is a Registered Nurse with 20 years’ experience in Hematology/Oncology nursing.  She has been active in the Naperville Walk4NF and has served on the committee for many years.

Gail Mavrogenes

Board Member

Gail is a founding member of NF Midwest. She also helped establish the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation which is now known as the Children’s Tumor Foundation. She is also a long-time business owner and former member of the Peace Corp.