The Chicago Lighthouse
Katherine Lurquin, SHRM-CP, has accumulated significant work experience in the field of human resources. Katherine began their career at Target in 2010, where they worked as a Human Resources Team Member until 2013 and then as a Human Resources Team Lead until 2014. In 2015, they joined Bergner's as a Human Resources Manager, where they stayed until 2017. Katherine then moved on to The Chicago Lighthouse, starting as a Human Resources Generalist in 2017 and later transitioning to the role of Manager, Benefits & Special Projects in 2019. In 2022, they became the Director of Human Resources before being promoted to Vice President of Human Resources later in the same year.
Katherine Lurquin, SHRM-CP, attended Illinois Wesleyan University. It is unclear when they started and finished their education, as no specific start or end dates are provided. The details of their degree and field of study are also unknown. Katherine Lurquin has obtained the SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification from the institution SHRM. No information regarding the month or year of obtaining the certification is provided.
The Chicago Lighthouse
Empowering Community Independence The Chicago Lighthouse is the most comprehensive agency serving people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans in the United States. Each of our 40 programs and services are designed to help individuals of all ages, races, income levels, and abilities reach the same goal: to live as confidently and independently as possible. Our programs include: •Comprehensive Low Vision Services that provide low vision diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and assistive technology for people of all ages and backgrounds; •Employment Services, empowering individuals with disabilities and Veterans to gain the skills they need to support themselves and improve their quality of life; •Education that provides children, adolescents, and young adults with vision impairments and often other disabilities reach developmental and social milestones; and •Advocacy and Independent Living Programs, that enable clients to thrive in an accessible, inclusive community. In addition, The Lighthouse has developed several Social Enterprise businesses in the areas of Customer Service, Digital Accessibility Consulting, Manufacturing and Shipping that serve the dual purpose of providing our clients with accessible, inclusive jobs and generating revenue to support our clinical and social service programs.