Board Member Spotlight: Carl Wolf

From factories and restaurants to the frontlines in social service, Carl Wolf’s journey into nonprofit leadership didn’t follow a conventional path—but it was always guided by purpose. With a background in history and a fluency in Spanish gained through immersion in...

Board Member Spotlight: Jennifer Taff

Housing Action Illinois was proud to welcome Jennifer Taff, Executive Director at DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity, as a member of our Board of Directors in 2024.   Jennifer’s personal journey fuels her passion for housing justice and...

Board Member Spotlight: Nick Dodson

At the start of 2025, we were excited to welcome Nick Dodson to our Board of Directors for a three year term. A passionate advocate for housing justice, Nick serves as a Housing Navigator for the Heartland Continuum of Care. His unique perspective and deep commitment...

Board Member Spotlight: Brigitta Mac-Rizzo

Brigitta Mac-Rizzo’s work in housing began at a young age, assisting her parents as they collected rent from their tenants. Raised in a family with a strong real estate background, she took real estate classes at age 19, and began teaching some of her friends on how...