Staff

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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

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Roger Pavey

President & Chief Executive Officer

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Anita Holmgren

Chief Financial Officer

Stormy Udell

Chief Operating Officer

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Veronica Brown

Director of Membership & Communications

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Jessica Petty

Assistant Director of Professional Development

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Steven Helfers

Accounting Assistant

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Margo Baxton

Director of Special Programs

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Jacob Yard

Program Specialist

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Nicole Popejoy

Director of Weatherization & Energy Programs

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Corey Abraham

Weatherization Specialist

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David Morrison

Weatherization Specialist