Board of Directors

AMTA-Illinois Board of Directors

The Chapter Board governs the activities of the AMTA-Illinois Chapter. Terms of office are for two years. Board positions include: President, 2 Board Members, Secretary, and Financial Administrator.  The President, one board member and secretary are elected in even-numbered years. The other board position and and financial administrator are elected in odd-numbered years. If mid-term vacancies occur, appointments are made by the Board until the next scheduled election. Elections are held online.

The Chapter Board meets monthly, either in person or by conference call. Members are welcome to attend in order to understand the operation of the Board. Call the Chapter office for date and location information for upcoming Board meetings.

All Board members can be reached through the Chapter office at 847-430-0203 or via email at http://illinois@amtamassage.org.

Current Board of Directors

  • President: Colleen Grabow
  • Board Member:  Sandy Saldano
  • Board Member: Kathleen Quinn
  • Financial Administrator: Kimm Danzie
  • Secretary:  Kim Miller

*Vacancies will be filled by Board of Directors Vote

President – Colleen Grabow

Colleen became an active member of AMTA in 2016 as a student and began volunteering with the Illinois chapter in 2017. Her volunteer drive led her to serve on the Membership Committee and Governments Relations team, eventually she stepped into leadership roles as Membership Chair and Online Election Coordinator. In 2024, Colleen was appointed Chapter President and continues to be dedicated in advancing the profession.

A graduate of the Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) Therapeutic Massage Program, Colleen earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Massage therapy in 2018. Following her graduation, she joined the IVCC massage program as part-time staff member and later transitioned into an adjunct instructor role. In this capacity, she taught various courses, including Business, Professional Development, Ethics, Capstone Seminar, Massage Clinical, and Advanced Clinical Massage.

Colleen works full-time in her private practice in Ottawa. She is also proud to serve as a Community Care Network provider for the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs, supporting the health and well being of veterans in and around her community.

Board Member – Sandy Saldano

Board Member- Kathleen Quinn

Financial Administrator – Kimm Danzie

I became a member of the AMTA, as a student, in 2008. I obtained my license for massage therapy in 2009, and have owned and operated my massage therapy practice on the southside of Chicago, since 2011. My goal as Financial Administrator is to serve the AMTA Illinois chapter and its members by helping to advance the profession through education.

Secretary – Kim Miller