Office of CEO & Vice Presidents
Bela Moté
President & CEO
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Sonja Crum Knight
Chief Programs & Impact Officer
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Laura Hool
Chief of Staff
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Erica Rangel
Senior Director of Development
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Julissa Cruz
Senior Director of Community-Based Advocacy
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Chris Cannova
Chief Administration Officer
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Ashley Nazarak
Vice President of Scaling & Dissemination
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Yolanda Luna-Mroz
Vice President of Youth Development
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Paul Dicaro
Fiscal Services Compliance Officer
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Leadership Circle
Latonya Jones
Site Director, North Lawndale
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Kenny Riley
Senior Director of Out-of-School-Time (OST) Programs
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Tineasha Ellis
Director of Accounting
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Gina Fanady
Associate Campaign Director
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David Walker
Senior Director of Mental Health
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Tonia Holden
Site Director, Albany Park
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Cristina Carreto
Associate Director of Development
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Brenda Berman
Senior Director of Program Marketing & Communications
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Alicia Castañeda Rodriguez
Senior Director of Family Engagement & Support
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Meg Helder
Senior Director of Monitoring & Support
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Anthony Rankin
Senior Director of Operations, Facilities and Procurement
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Vickie Roman
Associate Director, Programs & Impact Operations
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Niels Dale
Director, People & Culture
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Azucena “Susy” Gonzalez
Senior Director of Community Based Programs
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Angela Cavin
Financial Analyst
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Thomas James
Associate Director Capital Projects
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Staff Education & Background
Our staff works collaboratively through an interdisciplinary approach to relation-based practice to best meet the needs of those we serve.
The Carole Robertson Center’s programs are delivered by a workforce representative of those served. This workforce, at all levels within the organization, includes community residents, former program parents, and alumni.
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Preschool Teachers
Hold Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in early childhood education or child development and Illinois Professional Educator Licenses with Bilingual or English as a Second Language endorsement.
Family Support Specialists
Hold Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Social Work or Human Services.
Infant & Toddler Teachers
Hold Bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education or child development and the Infant Toddler Credential.
Staff Across Our Organization
Teaching, Family Support, & Direct Service Staff
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