Leadership 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 Operations Officer & Founder
Over 20 years working in social services.
Over 30 years with Administration, Office Management and Finance. Founder and architect of LITE Leaders' operational systems and workflows.
Previously served in management, finance, and facility operations within the Greek Orthodox Diocese.
De'Chon Jones
Dr. Candace Thier
De'Chon Jones
Program Supervisor
Master Degree Public Administration
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.
Pi Alpha Alpha International Honor Society
Program Supervisor
Master Degree Public Administration
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.
Pi Alpha Alpha International Honor Society
Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Fraternity
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Emerging Leaders Fellowship
LITE Program Team
Adriana Francois
Adriana Francois
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
Adriana Francois
Adriana Francois
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.
Todd Jenkins
Adriana Francois
Jeffrey Humphrey
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
Jeffrey Humphrey
Jeffrey Humphrey
LITE Coach
Illinois State University, BA
National Association for Music Education
A strong desire to give youth an opportunity to channel their talents and pursue thier dreams. Anything is possible when you put in the work.
Katie Skubisz
Jeffrey Humphrey
Thalia Holguin
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.
Thalia Holguin
Jeffrey Humphrey
Thalia Holguin
Arizona State Univeristy
Psychology BA
Behavioral Therapist Tech - Canyon Vista AZ.
Consulting and curriculum design for youth programming. Thalia provides a young adult perspective for LITE programming.
Consultants for LITE
Veronica Harrison
Vee L. Harrison Communications Principal Owner, Author, and Journalist.
Collumbia College, BA
LITE consultant for communications to tell our story and the story of the youth LITE services.
Zachary Holguin
Background in Finance and Real Estate.
New Home Consultant for LGI Homes - Houston TX
LITE Consultant for "Money Management" and "Financial Literacy" programs.
Participates and assists in internal system development.
