Beth Aldrich
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
In Her Shoes, LLC and For Her Information Media

In 2003, Beth Aldrich started her own creative production company, For Her Information Media (FHI) (formerly In Her Shoes, LLC); her main current projects are For Her Information TV; the quarterly publication For Her Information magazine, and FHI Online including the radio show, Conversations with Beth and Dan. The TV series airs nationally on the PBS television network and internationally on the HOP! Family Network in Israel (dubbed in Russian, Hebrew and Islamic).

The FHI Concept was born from the idea that “women are alike more than they are different” and that women rely on one another to improve their lives by sharing answers, ideas and solutions. The FHI media brand reflects Beth’s belief that “if you take care of yourself, you can then cultivate others and together nurture the earth.”

Beth’s background is rich with professional experiences well-suited to this endeavor. With more than 20 years of on-camera work, including the lead role in all of Delta Airlines on-board videos for five years, numerous commercials and industrials, Beth is an engaging and entertaining host. She is an active SAG member, with a BA in Journalism with an emphasis in television production (Dance Minor). Additionally, Beth’s energy and wide range for performance led her to pursue further education by interning with an ABC affiliate station in Virginia; studying improvisation at Second City Training Center in Chicago; and excelling in scene study and on-camera technique at both the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta and Act One in Chicago.

 In addition to her work with FHI, Beth serves on the Executive Committee for Cool Globes, an artistic exhibit scheduled for display on Chicago’s lakefront in the summer of 2007. The project will inspire and educate the public about the importance to Stop Global Warming in it’s tracks (Beth’s involvement includes film production, guidebook publication and sponsorships). Supporters of this project, headed by Wendy Abrams of Chicago include Robert Kennedy Jr. of the NRDC, Film Producer, Laurie David and scores of other dedicated environmentalists. She is also on the development committee for the NFP Organization, The Heart of the Heartland in Glenview, Illinois. The organization’s mission is to plant seeds of hope in women through a luncheon lecture series. Beth also regularly volunteers at her children’s schools, often donating media-based projects for the classroom projects.

In her free time, Beth runs (completed the Boston Marathon in 2000 with a personal best time), swims, plays golf with her family, is challenged by Sudoku, prepares raw food recipes and has a passion for the Indiana dunes. Beth lives with her husband, Tom, and three sons in Chicago’s Lincoln Park. Her family life frames her belief: “One question answered can create personal change with ripple effects touching the local and even global community that’s what I am trying to achieve and what For Her Information is all about.”

Speaking Engagements
Beth is available for inspirational and educational talks and seminars on a variety of topics to groups, schools, fitness centers, sports teams, clubs, organizations and corporations. For more information or to schedule an engagement, please contact Beth at beth@forherinformation.com

Daisy Simmons
Communications Director and Managing Editor
For Her Information Media

Educated in theatre, creative writing and the study of human nature at Colorado College, Daisy has spent almost ten years working with words. Prior to FHI, Daisy worked in nonprofit communications and development with the Lili Claire Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with developmental disorders and the California Public Interest Research Group, an organization whose mission is to protect and inform the public on a variety of issues that affect their lives from the environment to consumer rights. She served as the managing editor for a website devoted to international and classic film critiques, and has had freelance work published in such print publications as Variety Magazine. She has lived in some of the world’s finest places, including London, San Francisco and Colorado, but is now thrilled to vote in Chicago where she also enjoys hosting dinner parties, discovering new friends and planning her wedding.

Kelley Allen
Copy Editor
For Her Information magazine

After graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997 with a degree in consumer economics, Kelley joined the marketing department of a leading international executive search firm. For the eight years that followed, she was an information specialist responsible for a wide variety of areas, including conducting research for studies, proofreading and editing publications, and managing and disseminating information around the firm. For a change of pace, in 2005, Kelley transitioned to her company’s tax and legal department, where she currently provides information and editing assistance to the members of that group. She enjoys editing and proofreading so much that she joined the For Her Information team to provide additional editorial review support. In her spare time, Kelley enjoys roaming around Chicago with her husband, working out at the gym, and cooking and baking.

Rosanne Coury,
Department Editor, hersoul
For Her Information magazine

Professionally Rosanne is a full-time Religious Studies teacher at Loyola Academy, Wilmette. Rosanne holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from the University of Detroit Mercy, as well as a Masters in Education Administration (M.A.E.A.) from Dominican University. In addition to fourteen years in the classroom, Rosanne has worked for more than eleven years as a Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry. Rosanne is an experienced writer, public speaker and retreat director. A member of Kappa Delta Pi and numerous professional education organizations, she has been recognized in Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers and nominated for the Golden Apple Award.

Rosanne loves the Chicago area where she has resided for 20 years. She is married with four grown children and three grandchildren. Besides enjoying time with her family, Rosanne loves music. She is a pianist and guitarist, and has recently begun playing percussive instruments. Her other passions include meditation, walking, research and reading. Rosanne has a deep love of learning and a commitment to facilitate growth in others. She believes that knowledge harnessed to reflective experience empowers people to recognize and develop their potential. Her greatest privilege is witnessing the learning process in other people.

Kristyna Driehaus,
Department Editor, herfamily
For Her Information magazine

Kristyna is founder and Chairman of the investment company, Sazava Partners LLC. Further, Kristyna has been President of The Kristyna M. Driehaus Foundation since its founding in January, 2004. Prior to her current positions, Kristyna served as Chair of the Prague Committee of the Chicago Sister Cities International Program, where she was responsible for overseeing the development, management, and fundraising of all exchange programs between Prague, Czech Republic and Chicago. Kristyna has also served on several boards, such as the Auxiliary Board of The Chicago School of Art Institute, and an event planning board of Chicago Sacred Heart Schools. Kristyna currently holds a degree in architecture from St. Prumyslova. Skola in Prague, Czech Republic, and is currently finishing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Journalism from Northwestern University in Chicago.

Sharon Durling is author of A Girl and Her Money: How to Have a Great Relationship without Falling in Love. She is a money coach, speaker and personal finance columnist.

Sharon loves seeing individuals move quickly toward financial freedom and the life they really want. She teaches financial literacy to audiences from residents of Chicago's housing projects to ladies who lunch in Southern California. She has appeared on live and taped international television and radio programming including CNBC, ABC, WGN, CLTV and TLN. She has been quoted or featured by The New York Times, CNN/Money, Reader’s Digest, Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, Chicago Tribune, Bankrate and Publisher’s Weekly.

Sharon was Vice President of a global financial services company and consulted with multi-national banks and mutual fund companies from London to Los Angeles. She earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Sharon has shopped her way across Australia, Malaysia, Thailand and Europe, but spends most of her money in Chicago. She invites you to contact her at sharondurling.com.

Jenny Evrard
Department Editor, herstory
For Her Information magazine

Jenny Evrard is Editor in Chief of the DePaulia, and editor of fhi's herstory department.

Sharon Meyers
Department Editor, hercommunity
For Her Information magazine

Sharon Meyers brings international journalistic experience to For Her Information magazine, having published five books and a lifestyle magazine, and promoting corporate and government issues in the media across Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Now back in Chicago, she currently serves as department editor and writes select features for the magazine; she also handles publicity for FHI TV.

Sarah Schaffner
Department Editor, herlastlaugh, hertravels
For Her Information magazine

Sarah Schaffner, MFA, is a freelance writer based out of Baltimore, MD. While humorous essays are one of her specialties, she also writes feature length films and contributes to national pet and lifestyle magazines.

Carol Freeman
Photographer
For Her Information magazine

Despite her busy schedule, Carol is happiest when she’ s out in nature taking pictures; investigating prairies, wetlands, and wetland preserves; looking for endangered species; and finding new ways to make a difference. She can be reached at Carol Freeman Photography at 847-404-8508, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. She welcomes all inquiries.

Lindsey Robertson
Department Editor, IT Girl
For Her Information magazine

Annie Tierney
Intern
For Her Information magazine

Mariane Santana
Editorial Assistant
For Her Information magazine

Leslie Goldman, MPH
Columnist
For Her Information magazine

Leslie Goldman, MPH, is the author of Locker Room Diaries: The Naked Truth About Women, Body Image, and Re-Imaging the "Perfect" Body (DaCapo, 2007). She lives in Chicago, where she writes about women's health for publications like the Chicago Tribune, Health, Runner's World, Women's Health and Shape. Check out more of Leslie's health tips at her blog, the weighting game.

Rachel Patzer
Columnist
For Her Information magazine

Regular Contributor Rachel Patzer, MPH, an experienced freelance science and medical writer begins the doctoral program in epidemiology at Emory University this fall. Visit rachelpatzer.com to learn more about this rising star.