Translating hope to reality

We are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to lead

self-determined lives, fostering a sense of agency and choice.

Our Team

  For over 55 years, the Esperanza team has earned a distinguished reputation among the families we serve as a reliable and compassionate service provider dedicated to meeting our client’s unique needs and fostering a supportive environment.

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Jayne Drew, MBA

Jayne Drew, MBA

Chief Executive Officer

Anne Hellmer, M.Ed., Ed.S., NCSP

Anne Hellmer, M.Ed., Ed.S., NCSP

School Principal

Joanna Wagner, MNA

Joanna Wagner, MNA

Director of Development & Marketing

Yamari Rodriguez

Yamari Rodriguez

Director of Finance

Prestin Glickman, MS

Prestin Glickman, MS

Director of Human Resources

Dave Walters

Dave Walters

Director of Facilities & Projects

Becca Del Real

Becca Del Real

Director of Special Education

Leslie Boyle, M.Ed., BCBA

Leslie Boyle, M.Ed., BCBA

Director of Program Development & Behavioral Services

Brenda Roman

Brenda Roman

Director of Adult Day Program

Tim Jones, EdD, MS

Tim Jones, EdD, MS

Director of Community Living & Family Support

Liz Juarez, RN

Liz Juarez, RN

Director of Nursing

Our Boards

Comprised of visionary leaders, industry experts, and diverse talents, our board plays a pivotal role in steering the course of organization. Together, we elevate possibilities, setting the stage for a future defined by groundbreaking accomplishments.

Interested in joining one of our boards? Complete the Contact Us form below or email info@esperanzacommunity.org
for more information. 

Executive Board

Lauren Novak

Board Chair

Corrugated Supplies

Hiren Prabhakar

Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Stephen Scott

Savills, NA

Aaron McKay

Immediate Past Chair

Aramark

Leanne Price

Accenture

Bret Deyo

Aetna

Kent Richard

Finance Chair

The Northern Trust

Sean Gill

Jenner & Block

Gillian Nagler

Blair Hall LLC

Kim Deeb

Development Chair

PWC

Nitin Ramachandra

CCC Intelligent Solutions

Brian Macias

KIPP Foundation

Associate Board 

Jessica Young-Eleazar

Chair

Bennett Day School

William Ruppert

Instacart

Nyla Larry

Student

Maria Ortiz

Chicago Public Schools

Urooj Amir

RWE

Marina Abdou

Bank of America