Chapter Staff

Joel Rubin
MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE
Executive Director
(He/Him)

Chief executive, recommends and participates in formulation of policies and makes decisions within existing policies as approved by the NASW-Illinois Chapter Board of Directors. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates chapter staff, programs, and activities to ensure that objectives are attained, plans are fulfilled, and member needs are met.

Kyle Hillman

MA,CAE,CMM,

Associate Director

(He/Him)

Oversees matters related legislative affairs for the chapter including legislative tracking, advocacy activation, and advising the Political Action Committee. Also oversees chapter operational activities including educational programming the statewide social work conference, legislative trainings, fundraisers, and other association events.

Nina Nguyen

Director,

Communications and

Membership

(She/Her)

Handles all matters relating to NASW memberships and as well as communications. If you're looking to advertise your event or organization to members, take a look under the News tab for more information about all of our advertising options including mailing label rental, website advertising, and more.

Candace Gingrich

Community Engagement

Manager

(They/Them)

Handles matters regarding program development, volunteer management, and advocacy coalitions, as well as student outreach, grant research, and writing.