Our Team
Christoph Aikens
Front of House Lead, Inspiration Kitchens
773-878-0981 x 16
LaTasha Barker
Senior Housing Retention Specialist
773-878-0981 x 227
Mulu Belete
Employment Specialist
773-878-0981 x 13
Nate Bonds
Housing Case Manager
773-878-0981 x 236
Kayla Braverman
Homeless Engagement Case Manager
773-878-0981 x 230
Yohan Cho
Director of Finance
773-878-0981 x 220
Demetrious Cooper
Meals Specialist and Driver
773-878-0981 x 19
Mary Coy
Chief Development Officer
773-878-0981 x 204
Joy Darr
Director of Housing Services
773-878-0981 x 240
Kimberly Davis
Chief Finance Officer
773-878-0981 x 201
Emily Dehr
Development Associate
773-878-0981 x 259
Michael Farrell
Short-Term Housing Programs Manager
773-878-0981 x 237
Julio Gonzalez
General Manager, Inspiration Kitchens
773-878-0981 x 15
Samara Hendersen
Head Chef, Inspiration Kitchens
773-878-0981 x 20
Thomas Hodson
Kitchen Manager
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Emma Kelley
Marketing and Events Coordinator
773-878-0981 x 222
Antwain Lee
Kitchen Manager
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Anthony Lewis
Staff Accountant
773-878-0981 x 205
Rodney Lewis
Operations Assistant
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Beatrice Maldonado
Chef Instructor/Employment Specialist
773-878-0981 x 18
Renee Martin
Cafe Coordinator
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Jason Mattox
Workforce Development/Jericho Scholar Case Manager
773-878-0981 x 11
Katie Merkys
Office Manager
773-878-0981 x 202
Guy Merola
IT & Facilities Manager
773-878-0981 x 246
Judah Merrell
Housing Case Manager
773-878-0981 x 232
Jacob Newbart
Housing Retention Specialist
773-878-0981 x 213
Tuan Nguyen
Homeless Engagement Program Manager
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Nancy Phillips
Chief Program Officer
773-878-0981 x 225
Shannon Stewart
Executive Director & CEO
773-878-0981 x 224
Sarah Wagner
Workforce Development Manager
773-878-0981 x 223
Zu Weinger
Avodah Intern
773-878-0981 x 223
Jillian Wilner
IDHS Project Manager
773-878-0981 x 208
Anna Wilson
Program Assistant
773-878-0981 x 210
Hallie Witmer
Associate Director of Development
773-878-0981 x 231
Scott Wittkopf
Lead Chef Instructor
773-878-0981 x 25
Success Stories
Our Foodservice Training Program empowers members of our community with the tools they need to succeed in the foodservice industry and prepares them for a sustainable career path.
One of our program graduates, Chef Anthony Scardino came to Inspiration Corporation almost 10 years ago to start working towards a career in the foodservice industry. After completing his training, Tony went on to work at popular Chicago restaurants, and eventually launched his own business, Professor Pizza!
