Ann Marie Farino

Philanthropist and Mental Health Advocate

Ann Marie Farino has three children—two on earth and one in heaven. In June 2016, her son, Richard, died by suicide. Ann Marie speaks to audiences of all ages about addiction, suicide, grief, and the millions of moments that remind us we are not alone. A noted philanthropist, she committed to service when she was fifteen, and her passion continues. Ann Marie is a volunteer speaker for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention speaker series, has served The Illinois Club for Catholic Women; The Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide Project of Chicago; and Loyola University, among others. A former professional interior designer, she is also a real estate broker with the Trace Team, who have exponentially grown their business each year to become one of the top-producing teams in Illinois. Ann Marie divides her time between a home in Chicago and one near Miami.