Tapestry Winter 2020

Little City Welcomes Monu Kalsi to the Board Welcome to Little City, Monu! Little City is excited to have you take on this important leadership role. Could you tell us a little about your background?

Thank you! I am thrilled and honored to be accepted to the board at Little City. It has been my longtime wish to join such a unique organization and I am excited to get this opportunity to serve.

I most recently served as the Vice President of Marketing at Stericycle where I led our corporate marketing team in North America, focusing on growing our business, enhancing our brand, and managing all aspects of marketing and communications. Prior to Stericycle, I have held various leadership and management roles over a span of 20 years in global consulting, leading agencies, and Fortune companies. I have an MBA from Ross School of Business and also hold a Masters and Bachelor degree in Engineering.

What was it that stood out to you about Little City as a place that you wanted to support?

Little City’s mission and purpose to serve adults and children with developmental disabilities is quite unique, especially in how it is achieving its purpose through the Palatine campus and other facilities aimed at providing a community and critical services to these individuals. What also made me gravitate toward the organization was the leadership team and their unwavering commitment to the purpose and the clarity and genuineness in their servant approach. I also believed that the organization could benefit from my extensive experience in marketing and I can add real value to the board immediately and in the long run.

What have been your first impressions of Little City? Are there any early goals you have as a board member?

I have been thoroughly impressed with Little City and every person I have met thus far including the leadership team, support staff and some of the residents who I had the privilege of spending time with during a recent campus tour. Every individual connected with the organization is committed to its mission and living the core values. I have seen a strong sense of pride and accomplishment in their eyes which makes me very happy about my decision to join the board.

My early goals are to get immersed into some of the core programs and board initiatives aimed at taking the organization to the next level in 2020. I have started to spend time with the Development and Marketing teams and I am glad to say that the wheels are already turning!

Outside of your professional responsibilities and duties on various boards, what are some of your favorite activities and hobbies?

When I am not working or serving on boards, I like to spend most of my time with my family or investing time in activities that help me grow as an individual or help me relax - these include traveling to new cities or state parks, reading books, serving in our community center, running, or playing light sports with my two boys.

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