Our Staff
Executive Team
Jennifer Nelson MSHRM, Executive Director Jennifer joined Interfaith House just prior to its opening in 1994. Since that time, she has helped progressively responsible positions in operations management, organizational and program development, and finance. Ms. Nelson holds a Masters of Science in Human Resource Management from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Robert Morris College.
Sarah Schroeder, Director of Development
Sarah has been active in non-profit development for seven years, beginning her career with Loyola University Chicago. She came to Interfaith House after serving as Development Director for The Poetry Center of Chicago. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social work and political science from Loyola University Chicago.
Kenyetta Jackson CPA, Finance Director
Kenyetta has more than a decade of for-profit and not-for profit financial experience. Ms. Jackson served on the staff of the Interfaith Council for the Homeless as a fiscal associate from 1994 to 1996, at which time she joined the Interfaith House staff. Ms. Jackson was named Director of Finance in 1997. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from North Central College.
Pamela Kerr MSW, Program Director
Pamela began her work at Interfaith House in 2001, as a case manager. She also served as Behavioral Health Services Manager before becoming Program Director. Pamela has more than twenty years of non-profit experience, primarily working with the homeless, children and families. She studied social work at Aurora University, earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree.
Administrative
Robret Sparkman, Operations Manager
Behavioral Health / Social Services
Angela Natal, Associate Program Director
Tim Allison, Case Manager
James Nelson, Case Manager
Arizbel Preciado, Behavioral Health Manager
Thaddeus Williams, Substance Abuse Counselor
Tamara Wormack, Case Manager/CHHP
Patricia Gomez, Case Manager
Development
Anna Maria Lewis, Development Assistant
Laura Wetter, Communications Coordinator
Dietary Services
April Allison, Dietary Services Manager
Kevin Jones, Dietary Services Assistant
Gloria Williams, Dietary Services Assistant
Roy Williams, Dietary Services Assistant
Environmental Services
Francisco Lira, Housekeeping
Jeronimo Morales, Housekeeping
Jose Morales, Environmental Services Manager
Francisco Nieto, Housekeeping
Housing Advocacy / HHOT
Areanda Robinson, Health and Housing Outreach Coordinator
Resident Life Services
Antwon Allen, Resident Care Assistant
Thorton Billyboy, Resident Care Assistant
Shinda Crowell, Resident Life Manager
Kenreese Duckwiley, Resident Care Assistant
Annie Jones, Resident Care Assistant
Eddie Lofton, Resident Care Assistant
Jessica Nelson, Intake Coordinator
Kenyiel Sharp, Resident Care Assistant
Jacqueline Townsel, Resident Care Assistant / Housekeeping
Lester Watson, Transportation Coordinator