Members of The Women's Board are civic leaders who endorse the education, research and advocacy missions of the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum. Through the annual Celestial Ball and other events, The Women's Board will support the Adler's leading-edge science education and research programs.

The Women's Board is the Adler's lead partner in education and endorses the Adler's education, research and advocacy missions. Since its inception in 2002, the board has provided more than a million dollars in essential operating support for the museum's marquee education programs. The Women's Board's fundraising and outreach efforts are critical to the museum's growth and enable to Adler to reach a diverse audience of young people.

In January of 2006, the Women’s Board made an ambitious five-year $1.5 million pledge to help the museum develop new education partnerships and programs. Proceeds from the Women’s Board fundraising activities provide operating support for Chicago Public School partnerships, distance learning initiatives, teacher development programs, and outreach to underserved communities.