JCYS Central Office Staff

JCYS has a long and storied connection to Chicago, the city we have called home for over 115 years. Headquartered in Lincoln Square Ravenswood, our Central Office staff are as dedicated as ever to JCYS’ mission to enrich and nurture each child’s individual spirit, imagination, confidence, and talents.

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    Samantha Jakubowski

    Chief Executive Officer

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    Cathy Carlo

    Senior Operations Advisor

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    Joseph “Joey” Hailpern

    Chief Operating Officer

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    Sonya Solomon Piell

    Chief Financial Officer

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    Meredith Bedwell

    Senior Accountant

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    Ashley Dinos

    Director of Marketing and Communications

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    Sara Haben

    Director of Human Resources

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    Molly Hill

    Senior Director of Development

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    Lane Hussey

    Business Manager

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    Graham Little

    Director of Risk Management

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    Rebecca Melzer

    Director of City Experience

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    James Murphy

    Senior Accountant

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    Naomi Richman

    Advancement Manager

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    Nikki Robin

    Director of Suburban Experience

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    Eli Silverman

    Director of Facilities

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JCYS Central Office

2112 W. Lawrence Ave., Ste. 219
Chicago, Illinois 60625
(312) 726-8891

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