Welcome Back, Nickole Lanham – CNF Board Member

​The Carlin Nalley Foundation is proud to announce the return of Nickole Lanham (Class of 1996) to our Board of Directors. After taking some time away to focus on personal business, Nickole was unanimously voted back onto the board on August 4, 2025 — and we couldn’t be happier to have her leadership, vision, and energy back in the fold.
Nickole’s educational journey began right here in the Lisle School District, which she describes as having shaped her academics, athletics, and artistic pursuits while instilling core values of perseverance, honesty, and fairness.
“I feel fortunate and prideful that the Lisle School District has been an intimate part of my life and the lives of my family for decades. These were, indeed, formative years and values for which I am grateful.”
After graduating from LHS, Nickole went on to earn her BA from THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (2000) and her MFA from ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (2006). Today, she serves as the Gallery Director for three galleries at North Central College, where she curates, manages, and champions the visual arts.
Nickole’s deep respect for Lisle’s traditions is clear:
“The Carlin Nalley Foundation is aptly named. As a foundation, it is the underpinning that supports these important values that are a part of Lisle's tradition. I feel honored that I might have some small part in helping to advance these important values and see them flourish.”

Beyond the BoardroomIn addition to her board duties, Nickole has enthusiastically joined the All-Years Reunion Committee, helping to plan the upcoming celebration:
Blue & White: Reunite! – Lisle All-Years Reunion
📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
📍 Newly Renovated Krasa Center, Benedictine University
Her passion for community and her ability to bring people together make her an invaluable part of the reunion planning team.

​About the Carlin Nalley Foundation
​The Carlin Nalley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to Lisle High School alumni and students. Our mission:

• Scholarships – Awarding financial support to graduating seniors across diverse achievements and disciplines.
• Enrichment – Partnering with Lisle High School to provide mentoring, career counseling, and program support.
• Community – Hosting events that reconnect alumni, honor service, and celebrate the rich traditions of LHS.

Together, we’ve awarded over $300,000 in scholarships and built an alumni network that’s strong, proud, and growing.
🔗 Learn more: www.CarlinNalleyFoundation.org