Meet our board members and staff.
The Alliance for Human Services enhances the delivery of services by providing leadership that convenes Lake County human service sector stakeholders & fosters collaboration. We cultivate a network that maximizes the effectiveness of Lake County human service providers.
Board of Directors 2023-2024
Board Members
Chair
Carla Gutierrez, Catholic Charities
Vice Chair
Damon Coleman, Lake County Community Development Division
Secretary
Alicia Garcia, HACES
Treasurer
Susan Suhling, Warren Township
Members at Large
Ed Gallagher, Pace
Sam Haik, Individual member
Bobbie Hinden, Family Focus
Scott Jewitt, Individual member
Karin Peterson, Youth & Family Counseling
Marianne Pokorny, YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Meghan Powell-Filler, Individual Member
Staff
Executive Director
Gayle Nelson
Gayle Nelson is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Human Services and a leader in the Lake County philanthropic community. For over twenty years, she has collaborated throughout the sector to increase resources, expand human services, and empower leaders. Her diverse knowledge of the human service sector is built through partnership with survivors, nonprofit leaders, foundations and other donors, and the legal community.