Staff

Amy Skeen, MSW, LCSW, President/CEO, holds her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Amy has fifteen years of experience in nonprofit program operations, specifically working with youth and families. She earned a Type 73 certificate that qualifies her to provide social work services to children with special needs in a school setting. Amy has received numerous awards for her leadership including One of Chicago’s Top Women Making a Difference for Girls, (Women Employed 2008).

 Sandi Caldrone, Business Director, holds her Masters Degree in Anthropology and Women’s Studies from Northern Illinois University. Sandi is personally committed to advancing the health and well-being of women and girls, and has five years’ experience leading women’s activist organizations. Prior to joining the Girls in the Game team, Sandi worked as a teaching assistant at the university level for three years and taught English in Japan.

Meghan Morgan, Development Director, earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Notre Dame. After graduating, she spent a year of service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, which solidified her desire to commit herself to working in the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining Girls in the Game, she worked as the Development Manager for the Elks National Foundation.

Vanessa Mizel, Camps and Clinics Manager, earned her Bachelors Degree in Communications and Media from DePaul University. Before joining Girls in the Game, she worked in the health fitness industry for six years in sales and management and coached high school basketball. Through Vanessa’s involvement in sports growing up, she knows the opportunity to be part of a team taught her valuable lessons and helped her gain the confidence and leadership skills that shaped the person who she is today. She enjoys the opportunity to give back to the community and to share the value sports has imparted on her by working with Girls in the Game.

Dawn Kobel, Development Manager, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Point Park University in Pittsburgh. Involved in a variety of sports since childhood, Dawn always appreciated what dedication and teamwork can bring to someone's life. Prior to joining Girls in the Game, Dawn worked as a Development Representative for the American Cancer Society.

Jenny Flowers, Teen Programs Manager, received her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in History and American Culture Studies from Washington University in St. Louis and her Masters in Education from Fontbonne University. Before coming to Girls in the Game, Jenny worked at the Museum of Science and Industry developing curriculum and training youth workers to lead science workshops. As an educator and avid softball player, Jenny is dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for girls and believes all girls should have access to sports education and quality after school programs.

Courtney Rowe, Development Coordinator, is in the process of completing her Masters Degree in Leadership and Policy Studies from DePaul University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She is passionate about the empowerment and protection of women and girls at the international, national and local levels. Growing up a competitive equestrian, Courtney understands the importance of connecting with mentors and peers through sports. Prior to joining Girls in the Game, Courtney worked on Department of State grant-funded projects in Iraq with DePaul University's International Human Rights Law Institute (IHRLI).

Jenna Green Azab, Development Coordinator, earned her Bachelors Degree in English and Public Relations from Marquette University and her Masters Degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to joining Girls in the Game, Jenna taught English at the university level and worked in nonprofit communications. The time she spent competitive swimming and being active growing up helped her make friends, build confidence and live a healthy lifestyle today. Jenna is passionate about providing similar opportunities for girls.

Luveta Hill, Training and Evaluation Specialist, earned her Bachelors Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication and Health & Sports Studies with an emphasis in Health Promotion from The University of Iowa. She worked with youth sports, journalism and science programs before coming to Girls in the Game. Luveta believes maintaining a healthy lifestyle that incorporates smart eating and staying physically active can be taught to young girls who will then share those positive messages with friends and family, carrying on a healthy lifestyle throughout their lives.

Tara Smith, After School Program Specialist, earned her Bachelors degree in Business Administration at Loyola Marymount University. She is passionate about health and fitness and the many ways that sports can transform girls into confident, healthy and successful women. Before joining Girls in the Game, Tara was a summer swim coach for four years. An Amate House volunteer, she is excited to be working with Girls in the Chicago area.