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Kathy began her journey with the Teen Mother Choices ministry in 2005 as a volunteer mentor and fell in love with the organization. After serving for one year as a volunteer, she joined the staff as Director of Student Services in Antioch in 2006, TMC’s third site office where she was instrumental in building key relationships with the community in its first year of serving teen moms and their children in western Lake County. Kathy holds a Bachelors of Liberal Arts degree from Northeastern Illinois University.  She adds significant value to the team with her life experience (in retail management), as a former teen mom and fellow life-learner. Kathy is a valued community networker and articulate speaker. She has been married to her husband Bill for 33 years, with whom they have 3 children – a son living in Denver and two daughters at home. They reside in Lindenhurst, where they are active members at NorthBridge Church.

Jerry started with Kindred Life in February 2019. He comes to us with a passion for serving teens in Christ’s name. Jerry has 10 years of accounting and finance experience with both large and small nonprofits. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Technical Management from DeVry University. In his free time, Jerry can be found serving at his local church, Our Saviour Evangelical Free, hanging out with friends, and traveling to warmer climates.

Amanda has 15 years of experience  in Residential and Commercial design and construction. She has a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from The Illinois Institute of Art. Since her mom’s passing at the end of 2016 she has felt an especially strong call to use her skill and gifts in ministry. Her experience not only includes project management, design and sales but she also has a passion for writing and visual arts. She first became involved with Kindred Life as a volunteer at the Wheeling site and instantly felt compassion for the teen parents served. Amanda has been very involved in her local PTA, serving on the board and serving as co-president. She has served in church for many years in missions, children’s ministry, sanctuary design, and worship team. Amanda, her husband Wes, and their 3 children attend The Orchard of Arlington Heights.

Nikki has been with Kindred Life Ministries since December 2016. She enjoys being able to bring her passion and gift for administration to this ministry in her position as Office Manager. Before she joined Kindred Life, she had been aware of the ministry for a few years through enjoying the Chili Cook-off event at her church and contributing via the Sippy Cup campaign.

Nikki has enjoyed a varied career life which includes scientific research, teaching, IT management and administration. She holds a BSc in Zoology and a PhD in Marine Biology. She spent much of her life in her native England, moving to the states 20 years ago. She is married to Gary and mother to daughter Laurel. Nikki and her family attend Gurnee Community Church, where she is also the Director of Administration. In her spare time she enjoys photography, nature, hiking, knitting, genealogy and baking.