Greetings! I am a native mid-westerner, having made my home within shouting distance of the Great Lakes. I am a father and grandfather of three. I have served on ECFA's staff since 2001. Earlier in my career I served as an adoption worker. That has given me an appreciation for what goes into an adoption and how the lives of families and children can be changed by it. As a Christian, I am thankful that the word "adoption" describes God's invitation to us.
Hello! I feel so blessed that God has led me to ECFA. It is a true honor to serve families as they pursue building their family through adoption. Although I am a native of the Chicago area, I grew up in a small town in western Michigan. I received my B.S. in Psychology from Calvin College. I later pursued my Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Lewis University. For the past 14 years, I have been working with children of all developmental stages as well as children who have been abused or neglected. My life has been greatly impacted by the children and families I have had the opportunity to work with, and I look forward to working with you as well!
Hello! It is truly a blessing that God has led me to ECFA and given me the opportunity to serve families throughout their adoption journey. I received my Master of Social Work degree through Jane Addam’s College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I grew up in a small town in central Illinois, and I have lived in the western suburbs of Chicago since 1999. I am passionate about social justice issues, advocacy, and working with and for children and families. My life has been greatly impacted by the families that I have previously served in these areas. It is a true joy to be able to assist you in this process and to be able to share this experience with you!
Thank for you taking the time to get to know ECFA and the Adoption Program! I worked for ECFA while in graduate school and I am excited to return as part of the Adoption Team. I grew up in the northwest suburbs, have been with my husband for almost 12 years and am a proud mother of one beautiful and spirited daughter. I received my BA in Human Services from Judson College and my MA in Counseling Psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Prior to joining ECFA I worked at a pregnancy counseling and education center where I counseled birth parents and educated about pregnancy and parenting related issues. I am passionate about children, adoption and orphan care and am honored to be a part of building your family through adoption. I look forward to what God has in store for your family!
Welcome! I am pleased to assist you through our Post Legal Adoption Services program. I am a native of the south suburbs of Chicago and a mom to two young adult daughters who God brought into my life through foster care-adoption when they were seven and eight years old. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Trinity Christian College where I majored in Sociology and minored in Psychology and Theology. After serving as a social worker at a residential school for physically and mentally challenged children for several years, I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with my Master of Social Work degree with a focus on child welfare. It has been my privilege to work with families and individuals at ECFA for over 25 years.