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Jordy

After graduating from NIU with their Bachelors in Psychology with a minor in business innovation and entrepreneurship in December 2023, they joined the residential case management team at Safe Passage the following January in 2024. By proudly sharing all their ...

Maria

Maria earned her Bachelor’s of Sociology with a minor in Latin Studies from Northern Illinois University. One of Maria’s favorite parts of her job is interacting with the clients.

Meshia

Meshia graduated from Northern Illinois University with her B.S in public health and a minor is psychology. From the time Meshia has graduated she has always enjoyed empowering others while working in the Human Service Field for over five years!

Ashley

I graduated from NIU in May 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development. I love working with children and families in my community. I plan on attending Erikson Institute to receive my MSW.

Jay

Jay earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from Northern Illinois University. He will be pursuing a Masters of Social Work with a specialization in criminal justice and mental health in the future. Jay began his ...

Joselyn

Joselyn has earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis in Family Social Services, with a minor in Addiction Studies. Joselyn has volunteered with Safe Passage in various departments for some time before becoming a ...

Melissa

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professional (CPAIP) Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Melissa has over 20 years of professional experience working with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, childhood survivors of trauma, children and teens ...

Jennifer K.

Jennifer has a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Jennifer has had many years of experience both as a counselor working with children who have experienced ...