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Leaders In Transformational Education

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About Us

Our Mission

LITE Builds Creative Pathways through Education and Training resulting in Higher Earning potential for Opportunity Youth and their families. 

Our Work

Opportunity Youth are ages 16 - 24 who face challenges in completing school and gaining a foothold into employment. During high rates of unemployment, youth employment takes the longest to recover with slow growth in jobs offering advancement. 

LITE creates experiential learning sessions for youth to gain skills and knowledge necessary to achieve self sufficiency and upwardly mobile careers. Collaboration with partners ensures a comprehensive approach to meet needs and strengthen support networks.

LITE Program Team

De'Chon Jones

Program Supervisor

Clark Atlanta University, MS

Northern Illinois University, BS

Certified Life Skills Facilitator

Nearly a decade of management in social service. Providing direction and oversight to meet outcomes and objectives. 

Adriana Francois

LITE Coach

DePaul University, BSBA

Multi-lingual English, Spanish, and Portuguese

Certified Life Skills Facilitator

Extraordinary youth advocate.

Serving Aurora in volunteer work from community gardens to college assistance.

Works with school district 129

Patrick Robinson

Patrick Robinson

LITE Coach

Aurora University, BA, MBA

Certified Life Skill Facilitator

Strategic leader with distinct skill set in commanding effective operations and logistics procedures. Skilled organizer with robust knowledge of OSHA, FDA, JCAHO, and additional regulations. Strong affinity for attention to detail and commitment to ensuring safety and com

LITE Coach

Aurora University, BA, MBA

Certified Life Skill Facilitator

Strategic leader with distinct skill set in commanding effective operations and logistics procedures. Skilled organizer with robust knowledge of OSHA, FDA, JCAHO, and additional regulations. Strong affinity for attention to detail and commitment to ensuring safety and compliance with all expectations and rules. Collaborative communicator with passion for coaching staff to support and achieve organizational goals.

Katie Skubisz

Patrick Robinson

LITE Coach

Aurora University, MSW

Eastern Illinois University, BS

Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

Certified Life Skills Facilitator

Dedicated to working with youth from Kane County Detention to Alternative schools. 

Todd Jenkin

LITE Coach

Benedictine University, BA

Certified Life Skills Facilitator

Passionate about his work with youth. Youth Pastor and Associate Pastor.  

Nearly a decade of experience working in hospitality industry and management.

Jeffrey Humphrey

LITE Coach

Illinois State University, BA


Administrative team

Dr. Candace Thier

Dr. Candace Thier

Dr. Candace Thier

Chief Executive Director & Founder

Doctorate of Education

Master of Counseling Psychology

Over 40 years working in social services. 

Working with the University of Illinois School of Social Work


Gail Holguin

Dr. Candace Thier

Dr. Candace Thier

Chief of Operations

Over 30 years with Administration, Office Management and Finance.

Working with Greek Orthodox Metropolitan

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