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Meet the Team

At Covenant House Illinois, our dedicated leadership team brings passion, expertise, and a shared commitment to ending youth homelessness. Click on a photo to read each team member’s bio and learn more about the people guiding our mission forward.

Chief Executive Officer

Susan Reyna-Guerrero

Director of Finance

Chris Murphy

Chief Operating Officer

Jennifer Nelson-Seals

Director of Clinical & Supportive Services

Kenneth Leggin

Chief Program Officer

Willis Francis

Director of Residential Programs

Gwen Williams Pettis

Chief Development Officer

Johnpaul Higgins

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2934 W. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60612

872-810-3248

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