Vote Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Meet Carolyn U.
An advocate who cares about what's important to you
. . . and wants to hear what you have to say. Carolyn frequently meets with constituents to collaborate and share ideas and concerns. She has a consistent record promoting community input, open transparent agency practices and improved access to public information. If it's important to you, it's important to Carolyn.
A trusted Illinois park & recreation leader
Elected to the Illinois Association of Park Districts Board of Trustees, Carolyn brings statewide expertise and bipartisan relationships to help Illinois park and recreation agencies be successful. She will bring that same experience to help magnify the resources, value and staff talents of the DuPage Forest Preserve District to benefit all DuPage residents and taxpayers.
A champion for open space and conservation
As a long-time Elmhurst Park District commissioner, Carolyn has a record of protecting parks, recreation and public open space -- championing access for all ages and abilities to play, make friends and grow. Carolyn's commitment to open space and conservation reflects your values and DuPage County residents' needs for natural spaces that provide respite from the built environment.
Elected & Parks Agency Volunteer Service
22-year Elmhurst Park District Commissioner
Trustee, Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)
Trustee, Illinois Trust, Illinois Park Districts Liquid Asset Fund
Trustee, Friends of Illinois Parks
IAPD/IPRA Joint Conference Committee and Exhibits Committee Co-Chairman hosting vendors to the industry at the largest state park and recreation conference in the nation
2026 IAPD/IPRA Joint Conference Session Speaker
IAPD/IPRA Joint Legislative Committee
IAPD/IPRA Joint Editorial Committee, Illinois Parks Magazine
IAPD Program Committee and Moderator
Carolyn accepting the IAPD Master Board Member Award at the Soaring to New Heights 2025 IAPD/IPRA Joint Conference.
A Record of Volunteerism & Community Stewardship
Elmhurst Garden Club President and four time Elmhurst Garden Walk & Faire Chairman,: revitalized identity and marketing, expanded community partnerships; showcased private and public horticulture, conservation, design and best practices. Worked to fund and establish the Elmhurst Garden Club Herb Garden in the Elmhurst's Wilder Park; community speaker on sustainable horticulture and landscape topics.
Founding Member Elmhurst Great TV TurnOff aimed at connecting families to one another and the community by minimizing screen time.
York High School PTSA President worked to bridge communications and collaboration between administration and parents; at the administration's invitation, our PTSA research team provided an influential stakeholder opinion research inservice briefing to teachers and administration on a pilot grading practice; expanded volunteerism for students; student advisor for "Pay Less for the Dress" which provided formalwear and accessories at no cost to community students.
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Board Officer; financial development and major gifts; founder of Youth Concierge Program which provided progressive leadership opportunities for high school and college volunteers.
BSF International Group Leader and Assistant Children's Supervisor - Student Program
Elmhurst Artists' Guild Board Member: Elmhurst Art Museum Board Liaison and Guild Gallery Docent
Elmhurst Art Museum Board Member - Strategic Planning and Programming Committees
Awards & Recognition
2025 Master Board Member Award, Illinois Association of Park Districts
2022 Elmhurst Panhellenic Past Presidents' Award
2014 Silver Measure Award for Distinguished Service, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Association
Education & Professional
B.S. Accounting, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois - Champaign/Urbana
Currently employed as Community Links Coordinator (outreach) for Cityview Community Church and Christians Against Poverty which provides budget education and professional one-on-one debt counseling at no fee to clients; partners with community social service organizations to provide hope to those seeking to get control over their finances.
Recognized for recruiting and developing high achieving professional staff and leadership in continuous improvement
Financial Planning and Analysis; Information Technology and Application Development; Joint Venture and Industry Competitive Review
Our Mission
Empowering communities through dedicated public service.
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Paid for by Friends of Carolyn Ubriaco. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board’s official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois