Christopher House
Jillian Gindy has a diverse work experience history. Jillian started their career as a Care Manager at MERCY HOME FOR BOYS & GIRLS in August 2010 and later transitioned to become a Youth Care Worker and Support Staff. In 2011, they joined the Russell Family as a Private Child Care Provider until 2013. Jillian then worked as an Employment Specialist at Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare from April 2013 to January 2014. Since February 2014, they have been associated with Christopher House, where they initially served as a Parent Educator and currently holds the role of Associate Director of Operations.
Jillian Gindy obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from DePaul University, where they attended from 2006 to 2010.
Christopher House
Christopher House's family of schools provides low-income children and their parents with high-quality education programs that prepare them for success in school, the workplace, and life. Christopher House’s unique, proven model of education, from birth through high school, levels the playing field for low-income children. We partner with families to provide a continuum of schools serving infant, preschool, elementary, high school, and adult students, as well as support services that create stable, self-sufficient families. Our centers are nationally renowned and have earned the highest ratings in the City of Chicago. High standards and a commitment to continuous quality improvement are the driving force behind all of our work. We group our programs into four schools: Infant and Pre-School, Elementary School, After-School, and Parent School. We focus on each child’s overall growth and development which has a positive, measurable impact on their ability to succeed. Understanding that educating the child is not enough, we also provide supportive services to the entire family that help build stability and self-sufficiency. We serve over 5,000 children and family members every year through our five sites on Chicago’s north and west sides.