Vadim Tashlitsky is a 2000 graduate of Lake Forest College with degrees in Economics and International Relations. After returning to Lake Forest in 2008, he served as the Head Swimming and Diving Coach at his alma mater for 16 years. Following a successful coaching career, he transitioned into finance and is currently a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Vadim and his wife, Anastasia (also a Lake Forest College alum), are proud parents of two daughters, Samantha and Mila, who attend Deer Path Middle School. Motivated by a desire to give back to the city his family calls home, Vadim is eager to serve the community through the Lake Forest Caucus.