Lore Baker is a highly respected supportive housing and homeless services expert. Ms. Baker is currently

the President and CEO of the Association for Individual Development (AID). Since 1961, AID has served individuals with developmental, intellectual, physical and/or mental health challenges, those in crisis

situations and those at risk. Vital, life-enriching services that promote the highest level of independence and community immersion include: autism programs; permanent supportive housing; in-home support;

developmental and vocational training; job placement and on-the-job coaching services; crisis intervention; victims services; mental health treatment; behavioral intervention; health and wellness;

community education; and advocacy. Operating in the greater Fox Valley area and other western suburban counties, AID is a leading provider of services that address the unique needs of individuals throughout every stage of their lives. Serving over 6,400 children and adults, AID operates community day centers in Elgin, Aurora, Batavia and Yorkville; mental health outpatient clinics throughout the Fox

Valley; supports over 1,000 individuals living in their own apartments; and more than 200 individuals in Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs) scattered throughout the greater Fox Valley.

Amy’s ongoing interest in statistical analysis, combined with her advanced degree in Statistics and Advanced Quantitative Methods, provide her with a strong and broad knowledge of applied business

statistics. She is a seasoned statistician, who possesses over 30 years of experience using advanced statistical analysis to help clients answer their research issues and questions. Amy not only creates and runs the analysis plan; she also serves as a trusted advisor and partner to clients by communicating results in an easy to understand, high impact manner. For many years, Amy served as the Director of Research for a leading market research firm. In the late 90’s she founded StatCAT Consulting. In addition to her consulting company, Amy is also an

adjunct professor teaching Business Insights and Research at Aurora University. She has worked with clients worldwide, from Fortune 500 to small boutique research firms across the country.Clients view Amy as an extension of their team and a gifted teacher who helps them create value add solutions. Her unique skill set pairs her knowledge of statistical analysis, with her positive and energetic consulting ability to effectively address a wide range of analytical topics.

Dr. Garner is the Principal at CPS-Langford Academy in  Chicago, IL. She has been an educator for many years and is committed to helping the children that she and her teachers come in contact with daily. Dr. Garner believes in ICDP and offers the group at her school to help those parents who desire to grow in supporting their children's education.

Heather is a publishing professional who specializes in intellectual property, contracts, subsidiary rights, and content licensing and sales for the U.S. and international markets. Having spent her career with university presses and academic and professional book publishers, she currently manages international content partnerships and licensing opportunities for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s educational business. After growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and earning her B.A. at the University of Michigan, Heather made stops in Colorado, Massachusetts, and Maryland, to earn her master’s degree and further her publishing career. Heather has lived in Geneva for over 10 years, where she is the steward of a Little Free Library, the proud recipient of the 2019 CCWF Champion of Empathy Award, and involved with the Chicago Women in Publishing organization. She is passionate about her rescue dachshunds, as well as Michigan Wolverines sports, yoga, volunteering, California wine country, advocating for people with disabilities, good food and great wine, and traveling with her husband.

Chuck Miles, is a 30 year resident of Geneva. Currently retired after a 32 year career with Caterpillar, he is involved in various volunteer efforts. He is currently the Treasurer of Geneva Rotary, serves as an Assistant Governor to Rotary District 6440 and is a 12 year Board Member at the Association for Individual Development (AID) where he currently serves as Treasurer. Chuck is a passionate advocate for affordable housing, developmental disability and mental health issues. He has served as an advisor to CCWF, providing input to its strategic planning and business processes. He has been trained as a facilitator in the Best Start program and has facilitated his first family class. In October 2020, Chuck was recognized as a Champion of Empathy.

Throughout my life, I have learned countless lessons. From receiving my CPA, to becoming a parent of three children (two in college) and also as a son who recently lost a father, I have acquired firsthand knowledge on how to navigate life's challenges. These challenges include saving for retirement, both as an employer and an employee, saving for college education expenses for children or grandchildren, saving for life's unexpected situations and understanding the value of proper estate planning.

As a child of immigrant parents, I was raised in an environment where nothing was given for free. I learned the value of hard work and saw just how much one could accomplish through diligent planning and dedication.

Furthermore, working as the treasurer of my youth group at an early age, I learned not only about the value of money, but also how to manage and allocate resources appropriately. Following my college graduation, I became the Treasurer and Trustee of my local Church and also the CFO/Secretary of three private family foundations. From this point forward, I immersed myself into the business world working for four Fortune 500 companies (Accenture, United Airlines, Walgreens, Edward Jones) during the past 25 years.

Loy Williams’ has been one of the first participants of the ICDP “The Best Start for Families” to become a certified facilitator of the program. Williams’ educational achievements include being active with advocating for civil rights as a student and earning two master’s degrees: a Master’s Degree in Theology from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa. His career achievements include being the first paid Executive Director of Geneva’s TriCity Family Counseling; holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa; started and participates in a counseling practice for over 42 years, and worked as a school social worker for over 30 years at various school districts in Illinois.