Leading Us Forward

Stacey Shor has been with JCFS Chicago for 27 years. She has held numerous roles with JCFS, from group home childcare worker to Chief Development Officer. Prior to becoming president and CEO in 2020, Stacey served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing agency services, practice excellence, marketing, and board development.

Stacey began her career at The Cambodian Association of Chicago teaching GED and ESL classes, providing court advocacy, outreach, and gang intervention. During her tenure at the YMCA of the USA, she coordinated a nationwide youth worker training and retention program and served as a consultant for youth volunteerism. Stacey is currently serving a three-year term on the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA) Board of Directors. A graduate of Northwestern University and the Alliance/University of Michigan Executive Leadership Institute, Stacey has an MBA with a focus in non-profit management from National Louis University.

Vincent oversees all aspects of the agency’s finances.  He brings decades of financial management experience in the public and nonprofit sectors, with a focus on financial and operational analysis that provides long-term strategic recommendations to enhance quality, productivity and profitability. Prior to joining JCFS Chicago, Vince served as President and CEO of a social service organization providing residential and life services to individuals with disabilities. In addition, Vince consulted for small to mid-sized not-for-profit organizations throughout Illinois, offering financial recommendations that enhance efficiency and adhere to best practices. Vince’s passion for mission-based work has been a guide throughout his career with the welfare of those being cared for a top priority. Vince holds a Bachelors of Administration Finance/Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MBA from Bradley University.

Judd oversees fundraising for JCFS Chicago and is passionate about human services, social justice, and Jewish communal services. Prior to joining the organization, he spent over a decade scaling philanthropic programs at multifaceted organizations. Judd served as the Director of Advancement for the Chicago Region of the American Jewish Committee and was the Director of Philanthropic Leadership for the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. He also served as the Executive Director of Link Community Development USA, the US division of a global organization working to improve education for children in Africa.  For this work, he received the Charles C. Stewart International Humanitarian Award. Judd obtained his Master’s in Anthropology & Development Studies from the London School of Economics and his Bachelor’s in Religious Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also studied religion at the University of Oxford as a year-long Visiting Student. 

Marlies has been with JCFS Chicago for over 20 years and currently serves as the Chief Program Officer, focused on keeping all programs connected with one another, while ensuring that our services remain central to all agency strategic decisions. In addition, Marlies oversees all disabilities services across the agency, including pediatric therapies, residential supports and recreation and customized employment. Also under her leadership is new program development to further broaden and strengthen support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Prior to this role, she was the director of outpatient services overseeing pediatric therapies, psychological testing and evaluation, and counseling.

Trained in the treatment assessment of children and adults with autism and related disabilities through use of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised, her continuing education includes topics such as Floortime, TEACCH, the Kaufman Intervention, Sensory Integration, feeding therapies, the Impact of Gastrointestinal Disorders and Nutrition in people with special needs and Augmentative Communication Systems. Supervision of multidisciplinary teams and coordinated care is an expertise she continues to use within the agency. Most recently, Marlies has engaged in multiple experiences and training to further embed inclusion practices into the agency while also demonstrating community building as a regular aspect of the work of JCFS staff. She received her B.S. in Neurobiology and Communication Disorders and her M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Cincinnati.

Philip oversees the People & Culture department for JCFS Chicago. Prior to joining JCFS, he spent decades working to mature the human resources infrastructure in the public and private sectors. Philip began his career working with large organizations specializing in call centers like EDS, Aon Consulting, and Hewitt and then transitioned to a global focus where he worked at Infosys Technologies and Utopia Global Inc. with employees across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America, Australia, and Canada.  As the Vice President of People and Culture at the YWCA Chicago he focused on training and professional development for people managers. He has also been an HR Consultant and Executive Coach for organizations in Asia. Philip has a Bachelor’s in International Marketing and Public Relations from the University of Detroit Mercy and lives in the northern Lake County suburbs.

Kathleen is responsible for overall strategy, program development and execution of plans for career services, citizenship and immigration services, and other workforce development initiatives, and facilitates agency projects to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. She is passionate about finding meaningful employment for people with disabilities, and since starting at JCFS Chicago in 2016 has overseen career and employment services, business services that connect clients to employers and the Business Advisory Council. Prior to JCFS, Kathleen worked at the Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities, leading their residential department as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, and has consulted nationally with The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) on best practices in providing human services. Kathleen holds a B.S. in Special Education from Indiana University Bloomington, and a M.A. in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern. She was also a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya, East Africa teaching in schools for the Deaf.

Genève holds a PhD in International Psychology with an Organization and Systems concentration.  Her clinical focus has been rooted in trauma-informed care and she is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She comes to JCFS Chicago from Lakeshore Hospital where she served as Director of Clinical Services overseeing inpatient and outpatient services. Prior to that position she was Director of Therapy and Case Management for Maryville Academy, Scott Nolan Hospital.  In her current role, Genève has oversight of the therapeutic day school (Knapp School & Yeshiva), counseling and psychological services for children, adults, teens and families; child welfare services, and programs for the Jewish community.

Sandee has spent her professional life in healthcare and human services, focusing on Quality Improvement, Accreditation and Compliance in a variety of settings and with numerous accrediting and regulatory bodies. Having served as Vice President for Home and Community-Based Services at a local senior service agency, she has a deep appreciation for working with staff across locations, shifts and the challenges of engagement and compliance without direct contact.  Prior to that, Sandee spent years in program administration at CJE SeniorLife, giving her a strong understanding of the affiliated environment in the Jewish Federation. Sandee holds a Master's degree in public health, and brings significant experience in evidence-based practices, outcomes, and articulating impact in communities. 

Pam joins JCFS Chicago with over 20 years of non-profit marketing and communications experience. She previously served as the Director of Creative Services and the Senior Director of Communications and Special Events at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI). In the latter role, Pam oversaw the creative development, communications, and branding at LSSI. As part of a fundraising team, but always with an eye on marketing, the focus on brand identity, consistent messaging, along with strategic communications allowed Pam to shape the public view of LSSI. She also served on the board of Carlson Community Services, a non-profit providing after-school programming for children in at-risk Chicago neighborhoods. Pam holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Bowling Green State University.

Craig has held several positions with JCFS Chicago, but he currently focuses on shaping the agency’s vision and implementation of its technology to gain maximum effectiveness, efficiency and agility. He has also worked with other businesses and nonprofit organizations to optimize, expand and modernize their technology environments.

Prior to joining JCFS Chicago, Craig managed networked computing for the Galvin Library at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is also a recovering Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. Craig’s volunteer work includes coordination of several user groups and forums relating to software, computing, cloud technology and their use in the public/not-for-profit sectors. Previously he has provided services and expertise to local arts, music and literary organizations. Craig holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Illinois.