Our Team


Leadership

Priscilla Steinmetz

Founder & Executive Director

Joy Lavens

Director of Student Care & Programs

Aaron Heldt

Director of Marketing & Partnerships

Amanda Speakman

Director of Afterschool Programs

Full-Time Staff

Jess Gilles

Student Care & Program Associate

Summer Lecas

Social Media & Marketing Coordinator

Kelsey Salto

Volunteer & Job Readiness Program Coordinator

Taylor Scanlon

Job Readiness & Groups Coordinator

Part-Time Staff

Nichole Murphy

Executive Assistant

Sarah Scott

Volunteer & Intern Coordinator

Taylor Jacobs

Friday Night Support Staff

Jenna Heintz

Friday Night Support Staff

Max Zarate

Program Support Staff

Nicole Susnis

Job Readiness Assistant

Samantha Carlino

Program & Volunteer Support Staff

Mr. Squirrel

Inanimate Gladiator

Thrift Store Staff

Chad Wilson

Logistics & Facilities Operator

Sarah Spezza

Store Operator

Grace Hendricks

Thrift Store Manager & Marketing Specialist

Student Ambassadors

Paige

Lincoln-Way East High School

Alex

Oak Forest High School

Ryan

Oak Forest High School

David

Andrew High School

Cara

Andrew High School

Erin

Lincoln-Way West High School

Hidaya

Andrew High School

Quinn

Tinley Park High School