Maeven Sipes

Maeven Sipes is a seasoned executive with a strong background in nonprofit leadership and fundraising. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at West Suburban Community Pantry since October 2024, Maeven previously held the position of Chief Philanthropy Officer at Northern Illinois Food Bank from August 2010 to October 2024, where responsibilities included leading a team of 30, raising $25 million annually, and engaging 20,000 volunteers. Earlier experience as an Adoption Case Worker at Adoption Ark involved facilitating over 70 international adoptions from countries including Russia, Kazakhstan, and Hungary. Maeven holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Youth, Adult and Family Services from Purdue University and has furthered education at The Fund Raising School.