Leadership

Meet the dedicated leaders and board members who guide our mission to help North Lawndale families live safer, happier, and healthier lives.

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Your support fuels hope and creates lasting change in our community.

Our Leadership

Real community transformation happens when leadership combines deep community roots with professional expertise.

Our team includes people who've lived in North Lawndale for decades alongside professionals with specialized skills in healthcare, business, and nonprofit management. We believe the best leaders listen first and act with humility.

This creates leadership that's both deeply connected to our community and equipped to create lasting change.

Executive Leadership

Darrell Glover, Executive Director

Darrell leads with the same heart and vision that inspired him to start this work. As a pastor and lifelong North Lawndale resident, he understands both the challenges our community faces and the incredible strengths in our neighborhood.

His leadership centers on building trust one relationship at a time while creating programs that address root causes. Under his guidance, Fuel Movement has grown from a single program to serving over 1,000 families annually.

Darrell's commitment to resident leadership development ensures community members drive their own transformation rather than being passive recipients of services.

Board of Directors

Our Board includes doctors, MBA graduates, and community leaders who bring professional expertise while staying committed to our mission. They provide accountability and strategic guidance that funders expect while keeping community voice central to every decision.

Together, they guide an organization that creates lasting impact in North Lawndale.

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John Fortunato, MD

Vice Chair of Board

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Patrice Tillman

Secretary Treasurer

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Jamil Brown

Board Member

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Carolyn Kaiser

Board Member

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Keviyona Ray

Board Member

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Vianey Dominquez

Board Member

Join Our Mission

Your support fuels hope and creates lasting change in our community.