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The Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies Staff plays a vital role in supporting the Association’s mission to reduce poverty and strengthen communities across Illinois. Comprising dedicated professionals with a shared commitment to empowering individuals, families, and neighborhoods, the staff coordinates initiatives that drive meaningful change.
Working closely with the Board of Directors, staff implement strategies, enhance communication, and provide resources to bolster the efforts of Community Action Agencies statewide.
Together, they amplify the unified voice of Illinois’s poverty-fighting network, creating pathways for resilience and opportunity.
Illinois Community Action Association Staff

Roger Pavey
President & Chief Executive Officer

Anita Holmgren
Chief Financial Officer

Stormy Udell
Chief Operating Officer

Veronica Brown
Director of Membership & Communications

Jessica Petty
Assistant Director of Professional Development

Steven Helfers
Accounting Assistant

Margo Baxton
Director of Special Programs

Jacob Yard
Program Specialist

Nicole Popejoy
Director of Weatherization & Energy Programs

Corey Abraham
Weatherization Specialist

David Morrison
Weatherization Specialist