Dr. Katherine Campbell - Fundraising Chair 
School Psychologist, Wright College 

Shirley Vessel - Retired - City of Chicago

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Clay B. Wortham - Advisory Board Member, Owner, Wortham, LLP

​Lisa Kenner - Co=Director of Programs and Partnerships, ConTextos

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Values Statement

I AM ABLE values:

• People
  
• Families 
  
• Diversity 
• Integrity 
  
• Excellence 
  

Dr. Carolyn L. Vessel​CEO/President

Dr. Vessel manages the vision and resources to lead the agency in reaching our fullest potential as servant leaders. 

Deborah Lang

HR/Business Manager

Deborah manages the human capital and finances to keep our services flowing. 

About Us

Board of Directors 

I AM ABLE is committed to creating opportunities where every person is empowered to become a meaningful, stabilizing force in the community.  Guided by our faith, ABLE invests in human potential that builds strong, caring, and vibrant families. 

​Sherneron Hilliard - Director
Vice-President of Early Childhood and Programs, Family Focus 

Kaye Wilson - Director
Consultant, Kaye Wilson, Inc. ​

Dr. Reshorna Fitzpatrick - Director 

​Pastor, Proceeding Word Church ​

Meet Our Management Team

Katlynn Dallman

Clinical Director

Katlynn manages our team of highly skilled and professional therapist.

It takes a team of dedicated managers to assist our CEO in running the agency efficiently and providing trauma-informed services that empower individuals, children, and families to achieve mental wellness and stability. We're fortunate to have some of the best dedicating their time, energy, and expertise to our mission.

Mission

Jeff Liesendahl - Emeritis Director 

Previous Chair 

Retired Businessman 

Vision

I AM ABLE is a not-for-profit 501©3 tax-exempt organization that has served the communities in the Chicagoland and surrounding areas for nearly three decades.

We were founded and incorporated from a strengths-based perspective due to overwhelming challenges and disparities faced by African American and Latino families who are plagued by substance abuse, family violence, marital breakup, family dysfunction, adverse system issues, and child welfare involvement.​ Led by Dr. Carolyn L. Vessel, CEO/President, our organization continues to implement cutting-edge strategies to serve our families and community. 

​Principle offices are located at 3410 and 3408 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago Illinois 60624.  

Tracie Worthy

Vice-President 

Tracie manages our ever-important relationships within the community. 

Jerome Richardson

Facilities Manager

Jerome manages the security, cleanliness, and overall presentation of the properties. 

Our mission is simple...

Values

​​​I AM ABLE's mission is to provide comprehensive mental health and wellness services to individuals and families through the spirit of inclusion and the love of Jesus Christ.

Debra Wesley - Chair

President, Sinai Community Institute 

Executive Vice-President, Sinai Health System

Brenda Palms-Barber - Vice-Chair 

Executive Director, North Lawndale Employment Network

Vincent Osaghae - Treasurer 

Owner, Osaghae & Associates ​

We Value all Human Beings...Every human has value and must be valued, which is demonstrated by ensuring they receive the best care and services available.

We Love all People…Ensuring that all who are touched by ABLE staff, programs and locations experience God’s love.

We Believe in Healthy Families...Every principle and value promoted is designed to produce health and wellness for the family, with an emphasis on children.

We Value Diversity...We appreciate the benefits of diversity by role modeling it in our multicultural/bilingual environment, hiring practices and the communities we serve.

We Value Integrity...It is required that each staff person, board member and volunteer demonstrate ethical conduct in every arena of our lives.

We Value Stewardship...We are transparent in all of our actions as stewards of the resources entrusted to us by donors and funders, as well as the individuals and families we serve.

We Value individuals and families we serve.

We Value Dedication...We serve those who would otherwise fall through the gaps, due to the lack of quality, affordable mental health care & wellness services.

We Value Excellence…We exemplify the highest performance standards, service provision, and evidence-based best-practices, enabling us to exceed expectations.

We Value Respect…For those we serve, with whom we work and with whom we partner.

We Value Professionalism…It is offered with an attitude of gratitude to the families and communities we are entrusted to serve.