Center for Independent Futures

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Address: 1015 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Thu Wednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday9AM–5PMTuesday9AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (847) 328-2044: : Category: Place name: : Website: : : : Website: http://www.independentfutures.com/ Category: Social services organization Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Valerie C. Barich, JD, MSC Valerie C. Barich, JD, MSC Greater Chicago Area Details
Valerie C. Barich, JD, MSC's Center for Independent Futures Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Community Connector at Center for Independent Futures
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   July 2015 - Present
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties  September 2014 - Present
Lincoln Way Area Special Education Foundation Parental Advisory Council   June 2014 - Present
Attorney  August 2000 - Present
Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol   2009 - 2014
Sussman Selig & Ross   April 2011 - October 2012
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd.   2002 - 2008

Skills
Interpersonal..., Project Management, Public Speaking, Disability Management, Medical Malpractice, Medical Terminology, Braille, Oral & Written..., Jury Trials, Research, Public Relations, Social Networking, Personal Injury, Community Outreach, Trials, Legal Writing, Litigation, Trial Practice, Appeals, Litigation Support, Personal Injury..., Civil Litigation, Courts, Wrongful Death, Public Policy, Product Liability, Mediation, Hearings, Legal Assistance, Westlaw, Legal Issues, Leadership

Education
Northwestern University   2012 — 2013
MSC, Communication

Unveristy of Detroit Mercy School of Law   1994 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Illinois at Chicago

Rachel Zinn Wall Rachel Zinn Wall Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Rachel Zinn Wall's Center for Independent Futures Experience March 2010 - June 2010
Job Office Manager at Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor   June 2014 - Present
Intentional Communities of Washtenaw (ICW)   September 2012 - Present
Congregation Bet Chaverim   October 2012 - June 2015
Judson Center  November 2012 - March 2014
The Community Builders, Inc.   July 2011 - July 2012
Fiedler Hillel at Northwestern University   September 2007 - June 2011
Center for Independent Futures   March 2010 - June 2010
Northwestern University Residential Life  June 2008 - June 2010

Skills
Grant Writing, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Editing, Community Development, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Research, Social Services, InDesign, Nonprofits, Leadership, Program Evaluation, Community Organizing, Grants, Teaching

Education
Northwestern University   2007 — 2011
BS, Human Development and Psychological Services

Lauren Drake Lauren Drake Chicago, Illinois Details
Lauren Drake's Center for Independent Futures Experience August 2010 - July 2012
Job Clinical Therapist at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center  June 2014 - Present
Columbia College Chicago  August 2013 - May 2014
AgeOptions  October 2012 - June 2013
Center for Independent Futures   August 2010 - July 2012
Northwestern University  September 2006 - March 2010
Arzu, Inc.   July 2009 - September 2009
Lincoln Financial Group (LFG)   June 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Grant Writing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Newsletters, Public Relations, Event Management, Community Outreach, Spanish, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Research, Program Development, Editing, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Media, Teaching, Community Development, Mental Health, Grants, Creative Writing, Philanthropy, Social Networking, Program Evaluation, Social Services, Microsoft Office, Strategic Communications, Leadership Development, Non-profit..., Public Policy, Blogging, Program Management, Press Releases, Higher Education, Qualitative Research, Workshop Facilitation, Case Management

Education
University of Chicago   2012 — 2014
MSW, Social Work

Northwestern University   2006 — 2010
BS, Communication Studies

Wissahickon High School   2002 — 2006

Universidad de Sevilla

Maroua Sallami Maroua Sallami Evanston, Illinois Details
Maroua Sallami's Center for Independent Futures Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Community Consultant at Center for Independent Futures
Industry Education Management
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   September 2014 - Present
EY  June 2014 - August 2014
UNDP  June 2013 - September 2013

Skills
Research, Data Analysis, Social Media, Project Management, Stata, Nonprofits, Economics, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, English, Microsoft Word, Teamwork

Education
Northwestern University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Economics, Political Science

Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong   2010 — 2012
International Baccalaureate

Rebecca Kaplan Rebecca Kaplan Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Rebecca Kaplan's Center for Independent Futures Experience June 2012 - June 2015
Job MSW Candidate George Warren Brown School of Social Work Washington University in St. Louis
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Office of the Dean - Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis   August 2015 - Present
Center for Independent Futures   June 2012 - June 2015
North Suburban Special Recreation Association  June 2008 - August 2011
Public Health 101   October 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Organizational..., Nonprofit Consulting, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Public Health, Psychology, Grant Application, Grant Research, Nonprofits, Grants, Grant Writing, Newsletters, Social Media, Curriculum Design, Community Outreach, Program Development, Research, Volunteer Management, Interviews

Education
Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis   2015 — 2017
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social & Economic Development, Management

University of Michigan   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science with High Distinction, Psychology, 3.94/4.00

University of Sussex   2011 — 2011
School of Global Studies

Shelby Bridges Shelby Bridges Greater Chicago Area Details
Shelby Bridges's Center for Independent Futures Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Financial Analyst at Atlas Apartment Homes LLC / Atlas Residential USA
Industry Commercial Real Estate
Experience
Atlas Apartment Homes LLC / Atlas Residential USA   July 2014 - Present
Loan Management Solutions  June 2012 - June 2014
Total Insurance Services   June 2011 - August 2011
Chicago Bancorp  June 2010 - August 2010
Odyssey Healthcare  January 2010 - February 2010
Center for Independent Futures   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Research, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Loans, Management, Valuation, Finance

Education
The University of Chicago   2014 — 2015
Master of Science (MSc), Data Analytics

DePauw University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics and Psychology

New Trier High School   2004 — 2008

Ryan Adamczyk Ryan Adamczyk Santa Barbara, California Area Details
Ryan Adamczyk's Center for Independent Futures Experience August 2008 - March 2009
Job Mental Health Counselor at Genesis Project 1
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Genesis Project 1  May 2012 - Present
Pacifica Graduate Institute  September 2010 - Present
The Way Back Inn, Inc.   August 2009 - March 2010
Center for Independent Futures   August 2008 - March 2009
UCAN Service Connector   February 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Active Listener, Open Minded, Able to Motivate Clients, Psychology, Counseling, Psychotherapy, Adults, Adolescents, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Research, Therapists, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health, Child Development, Interventions, Self-esteem, Treatment, Family Therapy, Play Therapy, DBT, Individual Counselling, CBT, Group Therapy, Behavioral Health, Psychological Assessment, Post Traumatic Stress, Healthcare, Research, Motivational..., Clinical Supervision, Stress Management, Google Groups, Anger Management, Social Services, Life Transitions, Crisis Intervention, Stress, Mindfulness, Grief Counseling, Clinical Psychology

Education
Pacifica Graduate Institute   2010 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Jungian and Archetypal studies

Adler School of Professional Psychology   2007 — 2010
M.A., Counseling Psychology

Great Lakes University   2004 — 2006
B.A., Religious Education

Indiana Bible College   2002 — 2004
A.A., Theology

Jacob (Jake) Rohde Jacob (Jake) Rohde Evanston, Illinois Details
Jacob (Jake) Rohde's Center for Independent Futures Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Office Administrator at Center for Independent Futures
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   June 2015 - Present
Evanston Township High School  January 2014 - Present
Evanston Township High School  June 2010 - Present
SurgeryFlow   June 2014 - June 2015
Acquirent  September 2013 - June 2015
Headsets.com  November 2013 - June 2014
Hot Shots Sports - Chicago   January 2013 - September 2013

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Social Work

Evanston Township High School   2004 — 2008

Elizabeth Balcom Elizabeth Balcom Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Elizabeth Balcom's Center for Independent Futures Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Development Officer at Bryn Mawr College
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Bryn Mawr College  May 2015 - Present
University of Pennsylvania  March 2014 - May 2015
University of Pennsylvania  December 2011 - February 2014
University of Pennsylvania  September 2010 - November 2011
Curran & Berger Immigration Law Offices  October 2009 - March 2010
Northwestern University  May 2009 - August 2009
Center for Independent Futures   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Alumni Relations, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Non-profits, Editing, Higher Education, Stewardship, Microsoft Office, Annual Giving, Social Media, Philanthropy, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Leadership, Event Management, Program Management, Nonprofits

Education
University of Pennsylvania   2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Nonprofit Leadership

Smith College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History; Italian Studies

Aria Fiat Aria Fiat Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Aria Fiat's Center for Independent Futures Experience December 2010 - June 2011
Job Research Coordinator at Masten Lab of Risk & Resilience
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Masten Lab of Risk & Resilience   August 2014 - Present
Supplies for Dreams  May 2008 - Present
ITEP (Therapeutic, Educational & Pedagogical Institute) Peyrebrune   December 2013 - May 2014
Lycée Aristide Maillol   October 2013 - May 2014
Northwestern University Youth Emotion Project   December 2009 - June 2013
Amy Zier & Associates   June 2010 - August 2012
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Department of Psychiatry   January 2012 - April 2012
Center for Independent Futures   December 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Nonprofits, Research, Proposal Writing, Teaching, Non-profits, Qualitative Research, Leadership, Recruiting, Interviews, Mental Health, Strategic Planning, Student Counseling, Yoga, Children's Yoga, Public Speaking, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Social Media, Community Outreach, Community Engagement

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2015 — 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), School Psychology

Northwestern University   2009 — 2013
B.S. in Education & Social Policy, Human Development & Psychological Services, French Minor, 4.0

Jordan Gross Jordan Gross Greater Chicago Area Details
Jordan Gross's Center for Independent Futures Experience October 2013 - June 2014
Job Consulting Intern at Accelerated Growth Advisors
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Accelerated Growth Advisors  June 2015 - Present
Bank of America Merrill Lynch  January 2015 - March 2015
Kellogg School of Management  April 2014 - June 2014
Center for Independent Futures   October 2013 - June 2014
Northwestern Club Soccer team   September 2012 - December 2013
Fidelus Technologies  June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Spanish, Sports, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Research, Data Analysis, Leadership, Microsoft Outlook, Salesforce

Education
Northwestern University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics

Collegium Hieronymi Pragensis   2014 — 2014
Economics

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)   2014 — 2014
Intermediate Macroeconomics

Half Hollow Hills East High School   2008 — 2012
High School

Erin McShea Erin McShea Greater Chicago Area Details
Erin McShea's Center for Independent Futures Experience 2009 - 2010
Job Real Estate Broker at Related Realty
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Related Companies  December 2013 - Present
@properties  May 2013 - December 2013
@properties  August 2007 - May 2013
Leashes, Inc.   2010 - 2010
Center for Independent Futures   2009 - 2010
The Chicago Spire   August 2007 - June 2008
Edelweiss Lodge and Resort  June 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Real Estate, Microsoft Office, Administration, System Administration, Customer Service, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Referrals, Townhomes, Rentals, Buyers, Residential Homes, New Home Sales, Luxury, Investors, Property Management, Brokerage

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Psychology

Loyola Academy   1998 — 2002

Andrew Feldman Andrew Feldman Greater Chicago Area Details
Andrew Feldman's Center for Independent Futures Experience August 2007 - June 2011
Job President/Founder of AJ Feldman Financial
Industry Financial Services
Experience
AJ Feldman Financial   October 2010 - Present
The SamFund   June 2010 - Present
Center for Independent Futures   August 2007 - June 2011
Mesirow Financial  May 2008 - March 2009
Lincoln Park Financial Group   January 2006 - April 2008
Treasury Equity LLC   May 2002 - December 2005

Skills
Strategic Financial..., Investments, Investment Advisory, Investment Management, Finance, Financial Advisory, Wealth, Non-profits, Budgets, ETFs, Asset Managment, Asset Allocation, Alternative Investments, Nonprofits, Retirement Planning, Asset Management, Personal Finance, Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Strategic Planning

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1998 — 2002
Philosophy, Business Certifacate, Philosophy, Psychology and Business (LAMP Program)

DePaul University

Caroline DeWeirdt Caroline DeWeirdt Evanston, Illinois Details
Caroline DeWeirdt's Center for Independent Futures Experience July 2013 - August 2013
Job Assistant Media Planner at BPN Worldwide
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
BPN Worldwide  July 2015 - Present
Morsel  June 2014 - August 2014
Center for Independent Futures   July 2013 - August 2013
Hobart and William Smith Colleges  August 2012 - May 2013
Official Chicago Sky  May 2012 - August 2012
WGN-TV  April 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Teamwork, Time Management, Social Media, Fundraising, Event Management, Customer Relations, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Prezi, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Facebook, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Social Media Marketing, Psychology

Education
Hobart and William Smith Colleges   2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, majoring in Psychology, minoring in Media & Society

New Trier High School   2007 — 2011
High School

Michaela Moran Michaela Moran Evanston, Illinois Details
Michaela Moran's Center for Independent Futures Experience January 2010 - January 2012
Job Attended Oakton Community College
Industry
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   January 2010 - January 2012
Skokie Public Library  January 2009 - January 2011
YMCA - Evanston   January 2008 - January 2009

Education
Oakton Community College   2009 — 2013

Vicki De Roeck Vicki De Roeck Greater Chicago Area Details
Vicki De Roeck's Center for Independent Futures Experience January 2004 - March 2006
Job CoFounder of GirlNation
Industry Design
Experience
GirlNation   June 2013 - Present
Running Dog Design, Inc.   October 2011 - Present
Pattern Observer   2014 - 2015
Pattern Observer   2014 - 2015
Vicki De Roeck   November 2009 - September 2011
The Design Agency  April 2009 - November 2009
Center for Independent Futures   January 2004 - March 2006
Museum of Contemporary Art  June 1997 - June 1998
Realty Systems, Inc.   1995 - 1997

Skills
Interior Design, Textiles, Exhibit Design, Interiors, Floor Plans, Space Planning, Furniture, Elevations, Rendering, Photoshop, InDesign, Custom Furniture, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Residential Design, Window Treatments, AutoCAD, Styling, Design Development

Education
Harrington College of Design   2006 — 2008
Associate of Applied Arts, Interior Design

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Pattern Observer

Pattern Observer

Anna Messier Anna Messier San Francisco, California Details
Anna Messier's Center for Independent Futures Experience January 2009 - March 2009
Job GotoMarket Project Manager at Pulse Secure
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Pulse Secure  April 2015 - Present
Blue Beyond Consulting  August 2012 - April 2015
New Sector Alliance  September 2011 - August 2012
ChangeLab Solutions (formerly Public Health Law & Policy)   September 2011 - July 2012
Medill - Integrated Marketing Communications   March 2011 - August 2011
Kellogg School of Management  January 2010 - July 2011
Center for Independent Futures   January 2009 - March 2009
Foundation for Sustainable Development  June 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Qualitative Research, Market Research, Psychology, Non-profits, Research, Strategic Planning, Budget Forecasts, Structured Interviews, Quantitative Research, Focus Groups, Competitive Intelligence, Community Consultation, Non-profit Consulting, Recruiting

Education
Northwestern University   2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Science in Education and Social Policy, Human Development & Psychological Services, Business Institutions Program, 3.85/4.00 GPA - Magna Cum Laude

The University of Queensland   2009 — 2009
Study Abroad Program, Psychology, Economics, 6.75/7.00 GPA

Carol Teske Carol Teske Greater Chicago Area Details
Carol Teske's Center for Independent Futures Experience August 2008 - August 2009
Job Director of School for Little Children of Evanston
Industry Education Management
Experience
School for Little Children of Evanston   August 2001 - Present
Center for Independent Futures   August 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Program Development, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Grants, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Editing, Budgets, Leadership Development, Community Outreach, Leadership, Community Development

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1980 — 1981
Masters, Elementary Education/Special Education

Purdue University   1975 — 1979
Bachelors, Early Childhood Education

Hannie Lee Hannie Lee Chicago, Illinois Details
Hannie Lee's Center for Independent Futures Experience January 2014 - January 2015
Job Intern at Kartemquin Educational Films
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Kartemquin Educational Films  June 2015 - Present
Freelance  January 2015 - Present
Mary and Leigh Block Museum, Northwestern University  January 2012 - Present
Professor/Documentary Filmmaker, Brent Huffman   December 2014 - Present
Alumni Relations and Development at Northwestern University   November 2014 - Present
Short Film,   May 2014 - Present
Gene Siskel Film Center, School of Art Institute of Chicago   July 2014 - Present
Departmemt of Art, Theory and Practice   March 2015 - Present
Center for Independent Futures   January 2014 - January 2015
Northwestern University Sailing Team   October 2012 - November 2014

Skills
Social Media, Research, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Flash Animation, Avid Media Composer, premiere pro, Management, Editing, Dog Walking, Sailing, Creativity

Education
Northwestern University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Radio Television and Film and Japanese Language and Culture

Gyeonggi Academy of Foreign Languages   2007 — 2011
Minor in Japanese Language, English Language and Literature/Letters and Japanese

Sean Doe-Simkins Sean Doe-Simkins Greater Chicago Area Details
Sean Doe-Simkins's Center for Independent Futures Experience May 2009 - December 2010
Job Software Developer & Digital Strategist
Industry Internet
Experience
The Nerdery  September 2015 - Present
G/O Digital  December 2014 - August 2015
Red Foundry   November 2013 - December 2014
LineHop   August 2013 - November 2013
CareerBuilder.com  May 2012 - November 2013
CareerBuilder.com  March 2011 - April 2012
JJ's List   May 2009 - March 2011
Center for Independent Futures   May 2009 - December 2010
Pierce & Associates  March 2008 - April 2009

Skills
User Experience, Web Development, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, jQuery, Mobile Applications, Web Applications, Agile Methodologies, HTML 5, API, Digital Strategy, Product Development, Web Analytics, SEO, Social Media

Education
The Starter League   2012 — 2012

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Abigail Doyle MSW, ACSW Abigail Doyle MSW, ACSW Los Angeles, California Details
Abigail Doyle MSW, ACSW's Center for Independent Futures Experience 2004 - August 2012
Job Middle School Community Health Program Representative at Rape Treatment Ctr
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Rape Treatment Ctr   September 2015 - Present
Sandy Segal Youth Health Center   August 2014 - April 2015
City Year Los Angeles  July 2013 - June 2014
New Hope Family Shelter  August 2012 - April 2013
Center for Independent Futures   2004 - August 2012

Skills
Psychotherapy, Clinical Research, Public Speaking, Research, Nonprofits, Teaching, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Academic Tutoring, Administrative..., Organization Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Team Building, Healthcare, Customer Service, Mental Health, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising

Education
University of Southern California   2014 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Social Work, 4.0

Indiana University Bloomington   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work

University of Virginia Semester at Sea   2011 — 2011

Evanston Township High School   2004 — 2008
High School

Mary Bowmann Arents Mary Bowmann Arents Greater Chicago Area Details
Mary Bowmann Arents's Center for Independent Futures Experience June 2006 - December 2010
Job Graduate Student
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Devon Community Market   April 2014 - January 2015
Pratt Richards Group   June 2011 - December 2012
Childcare Network of Evanston  June 2011 - December 2012
Evanston Community Foundation  2011 - 2011
Center for Independent Futures   June 2006 - December 2010
Northwestern University Public Interest Program   2007 - 2009

Skills
Nonprofits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Grants, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Coaching, Newsletters, Interviews, Philanthropy, Project Management, Capacity Building, Analysis, Budgets, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Program Evaluation, Organizational..., Non-profits, Editing, Social Media, Teaching, Marketing Communications, Spanish, International..., Leadership, Board Development, Community Development

Education
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary   2012 — 2016
Masters of Divinity, Spiritual Formation/Direction

North Park University   2009 — 2010
Certificate in Fundraising Management

Northwestern University   2002 — 2006
BA, Sociology, Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences

Laura Danforth Laura Danforth Chicago, Illinois Details
Laura Danforth's Center for Independent Futures Experience September 2011 - December 2011
Job Graduate Student at Harvard Graduate School of Education
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
The Latin School of Chicago  August 2013 - June 2015
Sidwell Friends School - Sidwell Summer   August 2013 - August 2013
Northwestern University  September 2010 - December 2012
Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic  June 2012 - August 2012
Center for Independent Futures   September 2011 - December 2011
JJ's List   September 2011 - December 2011
National Institutes of Health  June 2011 - September 2011

Skills
MS Office, Raiser's Edge, FileMaker, Microsoft Office, SPSS, Nonprofits, Editing, Research

Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Education   2015 — 2016
Language & Literacy

Northwestern University   2009 — 2013
BSEd, Human Development and Psychological Services

National Cathedral School for Girls   2000 — 2009
High School Diploma

Ben Palmore Ben Palmore United States Details
Ben Palmore's Center for Independent Futures Experience 2008 - Present
Job Director Supply Chain & Purchasing Caribbean and Latin America at Anixter
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Anixter  March 2014 - Present
Center For Independent Futures   2008 - Present
Anixter  July 2013 - April 2014
Anixter  April 2011 - July 2013
Anixter  May 2008 - December 2011
Anixter  April 2010 - April 2011
NBSE   2004 - 2008

Skills
Economic Forecasting, Forecasting Models, Spanish, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Account Management, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Customer Service, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Sales Process

Education
Marquette University   2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Economics, Finance, International Business, Spanish

Comillas Pontifical University / ICADE   2007 — 2007
Study Abroad, Economics

York   2000 — 2004

Sarah Holtschlag Sarah Holtschlag Chicago, Illinois Details
Sarah Holtschlag's Center for Independent Futures Experience November 2014 - Present
Job MSW, LSW
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   November 2014 - Present
Chicago Music Teachers   September 2011 - Present
Best Buddies International  October 2013 - November 2014
RefugeeOne  August 2011 - October 2013
Children's Memorial Hospital  September 2010 - May 2011
Erie Family Health Center  September 2009 - May 2010
University of Chicago  August 2006 - February 2009

Skills
Refugees, Case Managment, Program Development, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Social Services, Volunteer Management, Crisis Intervention, Mock Interviews, Enrichment, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Job Readiness, Job Coaching, Job Search Strategies, Job Search, Cover Letters, Nonprofits, Psychotherapy, Case Management

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2009 — 2011
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work

Michigan State University   2000 — 2004
BA, Health Studies in Social Science

Jennifer Knapp Jennifer Knapp Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area Details
Jennifer Knapp's Center for Independent Futures Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Community Organizer
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   January 2013 - Present
Community Choices  August 2008 - Present
Self-Advocacy Alliance   April 2009 - January 2015
Campaign for Real Choice   September 2003 - May 2009
Restoration Urban Ministries   July 2003 - August 2005
ECHO, Inc  June 2002 - July 2003

Skills
Non-profits, Community Organizing, Program Development

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2005 — 2007
Masters, Communication

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1998 — 2002
Bachelors, Communication

Laura-Min Proctor Laura-Min Proctor Greater Chicago Area Details
Laura-Min Proctor's Center for Independent Futures Experience January 2003 - August 2006
Job Banker at JPMorgan Private Bank
Industry Banking
Experience
JPMorgan Private Bank  October 2010 - Present
JPMorgan Private Bank  September 2008 - October 2010
Center for Independent Futures   January 2003 - August 2006

Skills
Financial Modeling, Valuation, Investments

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2006 — 2008
MBA, Finance, Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1998 — 2002
BS, Biomedical Engineering

Suzanne Kenney Suzanne Kenney Greater Chicago Area Details
Suzanne Kenney's Center for Independent Futures Experience 2007 - Present
Job Strategy Consultant at Center for Independent Futures
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   2007 - Present
Chicago Community Trust Persons with Disabilities Fund   2006 - Present
Center for Independent Futures   2008 - 2015
JJ's List : Disability Resources   2009 - 2014
Hewitt Associates  1981 - 2007

Skills
Leadership, Strategy, Change Management, Consulting, Performance Management, Talent Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Coaching, Community Outreach, Corporate Communications, Employee Engagement, Event Planning, Fundraising, Management Consulting, Marketing Communications, Organizational..., Program Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Team Building, Nonprofits

Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
MBA

Caryn Friedman Caryn Friedman Greater Chicago Area Details
Caryn Friedman's Center for Independent Futures Experience August 2012 - December 2012
Job Education Consultant, Coordinator, Teacher
Industry Education Management
Experience
Kenilworth School District 38  1998 - Present
National-Louis University  1997 - Present
Self Employed  1989 - 2013
Center for Independent Futures   August 2012 - December 2012
Special Assignments Inc   1988 - 1993
New Trier High School District  1981 - 1992
Central School Glencoe, Illinois/NSSED   1984 - 1989
Special Education District of Lake County  1982 - 1984

Skills
K-12, Curriculum Design, Teaching, Special Education, Non-profits, RTI, Teacher Training, Mentoring, Education, Educational Leadership, Coaching, Public Speaking, Instructional Technology, Tutoring, Interactive Whiteboard, Smartboard, Ipad, Podcasting, Literacy, Differentiated..., Nonprofits, Learning Disabilities, Elementary Education

Education
Illinois State University
Special Education

National-Louis University
Curriculum and Instruction

The Ohio State University
Education

Debbie Bichachi Debbie Bichachi Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Debbie Bichachi's Center for Independent Futures Experience May 2007 - September 2008
Job Associate Therapist at the OCD Resource Center of Florida
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Vital Health Services   September 2009 - Present
OCD Resource Center of Florida   November 2008 - September 2010
Center for Independent Futures   May 2007 - September 2008
Social Work p.r.n.   March 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Group Therapy, Nonprofits, Adolescents, Mental Health, Developmental..., CBT, Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial

Education
Brandeis University
B.A.

Columbia University in the City of New York
M.S.W., Advanced Clinical Social Work

Dave Ballweg Dave Ballweg Greater Chicago Area Details
Dave Ballweg's Center for Independent Futures Experience 2005 - 2011
Job grad student at Northwestern University
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Northwestern University  September 2002 - August 2011
Center for Independent Futures   2005 - 2011

Education
Northwestern University   2002 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organic Chemistry

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1992 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry

Jackie Eddy Jackie Eddy Greater Chicago Area Details
Jackie Eddy's Center for Independent Futures Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Dedicated nonprofit professional with experience in Marketing, Graphic Design, and Training.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   January 2014 - Present
Eddy Graphics   January 2000 - 2014

Skills
Brand Development, Editing, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Photography, Newsletters, Fundraising, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Nonprofits, Creative Direction, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Creative Writing

Education
D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University   1984 — 1986
MBA, Marketing

St. Cloud State University   1971 — 1976
BA, Art, Graphic Design

Leslie Weyhrich Leslie Weyhrich United States Details
Leslie Weyhrich's Center for Independent Futures Experience July 2013 - May 2014
Job Chief Executive Officer at KOS, INC.
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
KOS, INC.   September 2012 - Present
Womans Club of Evanston   1995 - Present
Center for Independent Futures   July 2013 - May 2014
Grandmother Park Initiative   September 2012 - June 2013
Citizens for a Better Oak Brook   November 2012 - April 2013
Citizens for Wilmette Schools   December 2010 - April 2011
District 39 Educational Foundation   2010 - 2011
Community Activist  2002 - May 2008
NorthShore University HealthSystem  2001 - 2002
The Rotary Foundation  1997 - 2001

Skills
Volunteer Management, Volunteer Training, Campaign Strategy, Fundraising, Annual Giving, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Event Management, Marketing, Philanthropy, Community Outreach, Board Development, Planned Giving, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits, Stewardship, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Political Campaigns, Management, Politics, Non-profit..., Program Development, Community Development, Grassroots Organizing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Entrepreneurship

Education
Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management   1992 — 1995
Masters of Non Profit Organization, Not for Profit Management

Miami University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and International Studies

Kadie King Kadie King Fredericksburg, Virginia Details
Kadie King's Center for Independent Futures Experience August 2006 - July 2009
Job Clinical Manager at Dominion Day Services
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
Dominion Day Services  May 2014 - Present
Dominion Day Services  October 2012 - Present
family preservation services  October 2011 - August 2012
Culpeper League of Therapists   October 2009 - July 2011
Center for Independent Futures   August 2006 - July 2009
Center for Independent Futures   June 2008 - May 2009
Bridgewater United Methodist Church   August 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Crisis Intervention, Group Therapy, Adolescents, Mental Health Counseling, Mental Health, CBT, Family Therapy, Psychotherapy, Case Management, Counseling Psychology, Post Traumatic Stress

Education
Trinity International University   2005 — 2009
MA, Counseling Psychology

Roanoke College   1999 — 2004
BA, Religion

Margaret Tanenberg Margaret Tanenberg Greater Chicago Area Details
Margaret Tanenberg's Center for Independent Futures Experience 2011 - Present
Job Director of Family Connections and Community Resources at Center for Independent Futures
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   2011 - Present
Center for Independent Futures   2007 - August 2011
Center for Independent Futures   2009 - May 2011
Center for Independent Futures   2009 - May 2011

Skills
Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Social Services

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Social Work (MSW), Psychology/Social Work

Cynthia Witherspoon Cynthia Witherspoon Greater Chicago Area Details
Cynthia Witherspoon's Center for Independent Futures Experience 2012 - Present
Job School Coordinator at Center for Independent Futures
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   2012 - Present
Center for Independent Futures   January 2009 - Present
Center for Independent Futures   2009 - Present
Center for Independent Futures   January 2007 - Present
Urbandale High School  July 1998 - June 2006
Ben Davis Junior High School   July 1992 - July 1998
Crown Point High School  July 1986 - June 1992
George Rogers Clark Jr./Sr. High School   July 1984 - June 1986
North White Jr./Sr. High School   September 1983 - June 1984
North White Jr./Sr. High School   September 1983 - June 1984

Skills
Event Planning, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Program Development, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Research, Teaching, Nonprofits, Non-profit..., Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Training, Organizational..., Program Management, Mental Health, Budgets, Healthcare, Team Building, Special Education, Program Evaluation, Workshop Facilitation, Creative Writing, Youth Development, Project Planning, Public Relations, Leadership, Editing, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Board Development, Coaching, Stewardship, Community Development, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Crisis Intervention, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Grants, Case Managment, Non-profit Board..., Alumni Relations, Career Counseling, Tutoring

Education
Iowa State University   1999 — 2008
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Butler University   1995 — 1997
MS, Special Education

University of Saint Francis   1979 — 1983
B.S., Special Education

Bonnie Dohogne Bonnie Dohogne Greater Chicago Area Details
Bonnie Dohogne's Center for Independent Futures Experience 2001 - Present
Job Civic & Social Organization Professional
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   2001 - Present
Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities   2006 - 2011

Skills
Grant Writing, Program Development, Teaching, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Social Services, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Case Managment, Editing, Grants, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Mental Health, Leadership Development, Workshop Facilitation, Non-profit..., Crisis Intervention, Youth Development, Conflict Resolution, Community Organizing, Research, Curriculum Design, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Newsletters, Staff Development, Adolescents

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1965 — 1969
B.A., Psychology

Gerilyn Miller-Brown Gerilyn Miller-Brown Greater Chicago Area Details
Gerilyn Miller-Brown's Center for Independent Futures Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Development Manager of Grants & Foundations at Center for Independent Futures
Industry Research
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   January 2013 - Present
Buffalo Grove Commission for Residents with Disabilities   May 2004 - Present
Encompass  January 2015 - Present
Best Futures, Inc.   June 2011 - Present
Keshet Parent Cabinet   November 2013 - Present
Independent Consultant  January 2000 - Present
Progressive Services Network   June 2005 - December 2014

Skills
Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Grants, Research, Technical Writing, Project Management, Community Outreach, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Marketing, Non-profits, Developmental..., Aging, Management, Healthcare, Social Services, Organizational..., Policy

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S.W., Public Policy, Program Development: Aging & Disability

Washington University in St. Louis
B.A., English & Secondary Education

Jan Walch-Pflieger Jan Walch-Pflieger Greater Chicago Area Details
Jan Walch-Pflieger's Center for Independent Futures Experience January 2011 - August 2013
Job Development Manager at The Lilac Tree
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Lilac Tree: Resources for Divorcing Women   August 2013 - Present
Center for Independent Futures   January 2011 - August 2013
CNS  2007 - 2010
Anixter Center  1988 - 2007

Skills
Grant Writing, Donor Management, Annual Giving, Fundraising, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Leadership, Stewardship, Program Development, Social Media, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Coaching, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Leadership Development, Non-profit..., Prospect Research, Training, Media Relations, Editing, Staff Development, Creative Writing, Grants, Community Development, Non-profit Board..., Research, Team Building, Press Releases, Board Development, Philanthropy, Event Management, Program Evaluation, Raiser's Edge, Public Speaking, Management, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Community Engagement, Youth Development, Social Services, Public Policy, Social Networking, Teaching, Workshop Facilitation

Education
Northwestern University   1985 — 1990
B.S., Marketing and Communications

Roosevelt University   1986 — 1987
Paralegal

Mary Beth DeFauw Mary Beth DeFauw Evanston, Illinois Details
Mary Beth DeFauw's Center for Independent Futures Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Consultation Manager at Center for Independent Futures
Industry Education Management
Experience
Illinois APSE   April 2014 - Present
Center for Independent Futures   July 2013 - Present
Northern Suburban Special Education District  August 2006 - June 2013
Livingston County Special Services   August 1991 - July 2006

Skills
Special Education, Staff Development, Teaching, Counseling, Special Education..., Life Skills Instruction, Job Development and..., Transition Assessment, Person Centered Planning, Customized Employment, Psychotherapy, Learning Disabilities, Leadership, Career Counseling, Mental Health

Education
Illinois State University   2006 — 2007
Graduate Certificate (LBS2), Transition

Purdue University   1975 — 1978
Master's degree, Secondary Education and Teaching

Illinois State University   1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Education

Kiel Moses Kiel Moses United States Details
Kiel Moses's Center for Independent Futures Experience 2010 - 2010
Job Founder and Lead Consultant at Expressive Awakenings
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Expressive Awakenings   March 2014 - Present
The North Shore Retirement Hotel   January 2014 - Present
Syracuse University  2011 - 2012
Center for Independent Futures   2010 - 2010
DePaul University  2007 - 2009
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights  2007 - 2007
Reba Early Learning Center  2006 - 2006

Skills
Teaching, Disability Studies, Program Management, Research, Public Speaking, Team Building

Education
Syracuse University   2011 — 2013
Masters of Science, Cultural Foundations of Education -Disability Studies

DePaul University   2007 — 2009
Maser of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Disability Studies

Brianna Matuszewski Brianna Matuszewski Greater Chicago Area Details
Brianna Matuszewski's Center for Independent Futures Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Community Builder at Center for Independent Futures
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   February 2011 - Present
Community Consolidated School District 15  August 2009 - June 2010
Department of Children and Family Services  August 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Nonprofits, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Community Development, Event Management, Social Security...

Education
Dominican University

Kennedy Gates Kennedy Gates Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area Details
Kennedy Gates's Center for Independent Futures Experience February 2006 - August 2007
Job Assistant District Attorney at North Carolina Prosecutorial District 15A
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Department of Justice   January 2015 - Present
North Carolina Prosecutorial District 15A   August 2014 - Present
North Carolina Prosecutorial District 20A   April 2011 - August 2014
Huron Consulting Group  October 2010 - March 2011
Bar/Bri  October 2007 - July 2010
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law  February 2009 - August 2009
North Carolina Supreme Court  May 2009 - July 2009
NC General Court of Justice Eighteenth Prosecutorial District   2008 - 2009
Center for Independent Futures   February 2006 - August 2007
Archdiocese of Chicago Schools   August 2003 - May 2005

Skills
Courts, Trials, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Research, Legal Issues, Motions, Appeals, Hearings, Professional Mentoring, Project Management

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2008 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Dayton School of Law   2007 — 2008
Juris Doctorate Candidate, Law

Loyola University of Chicago   2003 — 2005
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Elementary Education and Teaching

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism

Elizabeth Male Elizabeth Male Evanston, Illinois Details
Elizabeth Male's Center for Independent Futures Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Click to edit position titleMarketing and Development Assistant at Center for Independent Futures
Industry
Experience
Center for Independent Futures   June 2013 - Present
The Writing Place, Northwestern University   September 2011 - June 2013
Office of Conference Planning, Northwestern University   June 2012 - September 2012
Northwestern University Press  June 2011 - September 2011
The Daily Northwestern  September 2009 - August 2011
Dairy Queen  June 2007 - August 2010

Education
Northwestern University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Gahanna Lincoln High School   2005 — 2009