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 20 years working in social services.
Over 30 years with Administration, Office Management and Finance.
Working with Greek Orthodox Metropolitan
