Our Team

NAMEPOSITIONAFFILIATION/ORGANIZATION
John CharlesExecutive Director of Government & Public AffairsSouthern Illinois University System
Kyle FontaineProgram CoordinatorSouthern Illinois University School of Medicine
Alexia HelmerMarketing AssociateSouthern Illinois University School of Medicine
Sonya Leathers, PhDDirector of Behavioral Health Workforce Center, Professor, Jane Addams College of Social WorkUniversity of Illinois Chicago
Joshua LaughhunnProgram CoordinatorSouthen Illinois University School of Medicine
Valerie Lynch, PhDSenior Managing DirectorIllinois Board of Higher Education
Catherine Melka-KafferInitiative Coordinator Behavioral Health Workforce CenterUniversity of Illinois Chicago
Mackenzie MontgomeryDirector for Student SuccessIllinois Community College Board
Kimberly NelsonProgram CoordinatorSouthern Illinois University School of Medicine
Jenna RossiDirector of Intergovernmental RelationsIllinois Board of Higher Education
Anita Sego, PhDDirector of Technical Assistance & TrainingSouthern Illinois University School of Medicine
Deana SchenkSenior Director for Student Success & Learning RenewalIllinois Community College Board
Brittany TolarDeputy DirectorUniversity of Illinois Chicago
Melissa VanPolicy Research AssociateIllinois Board of Higher Education
Lori WilliamsAssociate Provost, External Relations, SIU Medicine, Office of External Relations, Chief Operating Officer, Behavioral Health Workforce CenterSouthern Illinois University School of Medicine