Childlink - Who We Are

Malia Arnett, CEO
Previously CEO of CGYFS
CEO of Natural Habitat
Executive for the United Way
State Agencies Liaison for IHDA
PSA at the Illinois Planning Council on DD
Unit Director at HOWE Developmental Center
ICF Supervisor with CARC.
What she likes most about working at ChildLink:
I am eager to come to work each day, knowing that our efforts help to ensure children are given every opportunity to succeed after living through experiences that no child should ever have to endure.

Kimberly Drummond
Licensing Supervisor

Samuel Harris
Homeless Youth Outreach
9 years in foster care and 6 years in specialized case management
What he likes most about working at ChildLink:
"The postitive attitudes of the CEO and the staff. The challenge of helping people become empowered."

Rosa Hermosillo-Fries
Case Manager
What she likes most about working at ChildLink:
"The relaxed enviroment, the supervisor, my favorite coworker. The connection with real people!"

Detrice Irby
Permanency Worker
3 years in Nursing home as a Social Service Director
5 years as a hospital medical social worker, Assistant Director of Social Service
What she likes most about working at ChildLink:
"I enjoy working with the children."

Rakaia Johnson
Case Manager
"I favor ChildLink compared to other agencies I've worked for because of its small environment which allows for more attention to the children, as well as a great staff with excellent supervision."

Angela Jones
Case Manager

Jerry Logan
Placement Stabilization Program

Priscilla Martinez
Counselor

Vernon Pitts
Foster Home Licensing Coordinator

Lilia Reyes
Case Manager

Daphne Rouse
Executive Assistant

Ruben Salas
Chief Financial Officer
Started at Child Link in May 2004
6 years experience in profitable businesses
What I like most about working at ChildLink:
"The opportunity to experience the fact that non-profit organizations really accomplish important social goals. It's also been a position that has allowed me to meet people from all kinds of industries in the Chicagoland area, plus I HAVE A GREAT VIEW OF THE CHICAGO LOOP."

Gerda Schell, L.C.S.W., Ph.D.
Counseling Supervisor
COA Coordinator

Ayanna Sims
Director of Foster Care
"I enjoy working for childLink because the staff is extremely close and consists of dedicated, seasoned and well-prepared individuals."

Kathryn Smith
Director of Adolescent Foster Care
"One of the most enjoyable aspects of working for ChildLink is the focus on the children. ChildLink encourages the use of creative ideas, financial resources, and of course, love and support so that the children in the program can succeed."

Halema Townsend
Case Manager
"I like working for ChildLink because I enjoy working with kids, helping others and making a difference, whether it be big or small, every little bit of effort counts."

Connie Valtierra
Foster Care Liason

Aisha Wright
Case Manager