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Jennifer Banek with daughter Lily, stepsons Gabe and Luke, and husband Rafal Banek.
ABOUT JENNIFER BANEK
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Elected to the Cook Memorial Library board in 2018.
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A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (also called nurse anesthesiologist) since 2009.
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Master’s of science degree in Nursing from DePaul University. Nurse anesthesia training at NorthShore School of Nurse Anesthesia in Evanston, IL. Bachelor's degree in biology from Illinois State University.
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Serving in the Army Reserves as a nurse anesthesiologist for approximately 9 years. She has the rank of Captain.
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A board member for the Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthetists and a committee member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Recently recognized by the association as “Advocate of the Year."
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Grew up in Mundelein and graduated from Mundelein High School. After leaving the area for a time, she returned to raise her children.
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Has two daughters, Emma and Lillian, and two stepsons, Gabe and Luke. Husband Rafal Banek is a nurse anesthetist in the Naval Reserves.
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Enjoys traveling and camping with her family, and especially likes to visit the National Parks.
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Active in College Bound Opportunities, a Lake County organization.
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