Board of Directors

Mercy Housing Lakefront

Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness

Department of Housing

Phoenix Foundation

Adonya N. Little serves as Worship Pastor at Lawndale Christian Community Church and has lived in North Lawndale since 1992. Before ministry, she built a 25-year career in affordable housing finance, holding leadership roles at Volunteers of America of Illinois and the Illinois Housing Development Authority. She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Economics and a Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management, and actively serves on several educational and housing-related boards.

Cameron Kinch has over a decade of experience developing homeless service programs in Chicago. As a Project Manager for the Department of Family Support Services, he leads Housing First initiatives and system-level solutions to end homelessness, driven by his belief that housing is a human right.

David Stieber is a National Board Certified CPS high school teacher and holds a Master’s in Urban Education Policy from UIC. His writings on education and race have been widely published, and he has been featured in major media outlets like the Guardian and Chicago Tribune. David has led professional development on racial justice, serves on the CTU Executive Board, and was appointed to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Education and Youth Subcommittee.

Isabel Kennon is a Program Specialist at the Illinois Justice Project, focusing on reentry housing and supporting the Illinois Reentry Council and other convenings. She previously worked as an analyst with the South Side Housing Data Initiative, on Latin American policy in D.C., and on Nashville’s COVID-19 response. Isabel also serves on the board of the Abolish Slavery National Network. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s from Washington University in St. Louis.

Joseph Lopez Jr. is Executive Director and CEO of Spanish Coalition for Housing, leading affordable housing efforts for thousands of households annually. With over 20 years in community development and public policy, Lopez has secured over $17 million for SCH programs and operations. He is an alumnus of DePaul University, Harvard Kennedy School, and Georgetown University, and has held significant roles across government and nonprofit sectors.

Katanya Raby is an urban planner, artist, and activist with extensive experience advancing equitable planning in Chicago. She has led major initiatives like the Racial Equity Impact Assessment for Chicago’s Department of Housing and co-developed the Connected Communities Ordinance. Katanya founded the Al Raby Foundation, serves on several transit and planning boards, and runs her firm, Our Urban Dreams. She holds multiple degrees from UIC and teaches at the College of Urban Planning and Policy.

Meredith Muir manages the Chicago Recovery Plan Program in the Department of Housing, implementing housing and homelessness initiatives. She previously coordinated youth and family programs in DuPage County and holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Chicago’s Harris School. Meredith has focused her career on advancing community well-being and equity.

Lynnette McRae is Director of the Connecting Capital and Community initiative at the Chicago Community Trust, focusing on building Black and Latine wealth through homeownership. She previously held leadership roles at Black Chicago Tomorrow, the Metropolitan Planning Council, HUD, and the White House Council on Strong Cities. Lynnette holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Washington University in St. Louis.

Dr. Milka Ramírez is President and CEO of The Institute for Clinical Social Work, with nearly 30 years of leadership in education and nonprofits focused on equity and mental health. She co-founded En Las Tablas and has held numerous executive leadership roles, earning recognition from Crain’s as a 2024 Notable Latino Leader. Dr. Ramírez holds a Ph.D. in Social Work and is a licensed clinical social worker.

Sherri Allen-Reeves is Executive Director of Phoenix Foundation, NFP, leading the creation of emergency shelter and housing initiatives for Chicago’s homeless population. She holds appointments to the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Board and the Illinois Community Advisory Council on Homelessness. Sherri has over 30 years of service and advocacy experience and serves on multiple boards focused on homelessness, racial equity, and restorative practices.