YWCA Board & Staff

Board of Directors

Karen C. Brown, Chairwoman

Rebecca Epperson, Vice Chairwoman

Debra Cyborksi, Treasurer

Michele Kimes, Secretary


Lori Diaz	Laura Pomerene
Rebecca Francis	Nicole Radford
Hon. Gwyn Gulley	Sandra Rios
Saba Jaffery	Robin Scott
Gaby Johnson	Pam Solverson
Lori Lyons	Deputy Chief Tammie Stanley
Dawna Menke	Gennie Ustich

Staff

Kris L. Kieper Machajewski
CEO

David Homuth
CFO

Luz Ramirez

CAO

Lisa Bock
Co-Director, Child Care Solutions

Livia Bane

Co-Director, Child Care Solutions

Jennifer Bowman

Fund Development and Marketing Coordinator

Tue 27

HELP! I’m Running Out of Space

July 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Family Child Care Providers Rediscover your family day care home space while maintaining space for your own family’s use. Introductory Presenter: Kelly McNeal Register here

Aug 26

Connecting Effectively with Parents

August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Audience: All Providers, Introductory A good relationship between families and providers is a top factor in positive student outcome. In this training, providers will learn how to break down some communication barriers and well as how to navigate difficult conversations. Presenter: Stephanie Koclanis Register here

Sep 02

Appropriate Transportation of Children

September 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Appropriate Transportation of Children Introductory for All Providers Join us for a presentation on the proper use of car seats and booster seats. Learn the IL law and best practice in order to keep your children safe on our roadways.Presenter: Melanie Wingo Register Here

Board of Directors

Staff

IDHS Notice Regarding Duplicate Payment to Child Care Providers

Health and Safety Training Requirements LE Center and LE Non-Relative Home Child Care Providers

Local women receive 2021 YWCA Women of Achievement Awards

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2021 YWCA Northwestern Illinois Leader Luncheon XLI: May 13, 2021