OUR STAFF

Before coming on board with CYP, he was the Director of Programs with Youth Advocate Programs (YAP) in Peoria. The program provided advocacy for youth referred through IDJJ and DCFS in Peoria, Bloomington, Champaign, Springfield, and the Metro East. St. Louis area.
Jeff is honored to be on board and looks forward to helping CYP build a Bigger, Bolder, and Better organization!

Kathleen’s commitment to community service-oriented organizations for many years and her chosen career path aligns with her passion and desire to maximize Chicago Youth Programs’ presence as they continue to empower youth in the community to have confidence in themselves and understand their lives and their accomplishments matter to CYP.

A proud alumnus of DePaul University, Tammie holds a degree in Organizational Change & Development further enhancing her proficiency in Human Resources. Throughout her career, Tammie has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to optimizing operational efficiency, fostering organizational growth, and supporting personnel development. Her unique blend of financial acumen, organizational development, and HR knowledge positions her as an asset to Chicago Youth Programs, helping to make a lasting impact on our success.





Lanyashia holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and brings a strong foundation in youth engagement and community service through various internships. What makes her journey especially meaningful is that she’s a proud alumna of Chicago Youth Programs—having participated in the very programs she now leads.
Deeply committed to giving back, Lanyashia is passionate about creating safe and empowering spaces for young people to thrive—just as CYP did for her. A fun fact: every one of her cousins was also part of the program, making CYP a true family tradition.


