P.O. Box 625
Belleville Illinois, 62222-0625
(618) 402-9719

Nana's Staff

Nana’s Children Center is operated by a five–person management team.

The Team:

Chief Administrative Officer, Ren’e Whittaker:
This individual is responsible for the overall operation and management of the facility. Ren’e is responsible for all activities in the organization, including marketing, services, staffing, and decision making. Ren’e work with the management team and serves on the Board of Directors to promote the well–being of the residents as well as the long–term success of the organization.

Chief Business Officer, Louisha Nash:
Is responsible for the finance operations of the facility. She manages all necessary financial information, and prepares financial forecasts and budgets. She will also coordinate all fundraising efforts for the facility.

Residential Services Coordinator, Nora Whittaker:
work with the staff in order to maintain excellence in service and quality living conditions for all residents. She will is in charge of operations including scheduling, disciplinary activities, and overall maintenance of the facility and its services.

Day Program and Volunteer Coordinator, Tinka Page:
Tinika is responsible for the day to day activities and socializing of the children through the Day Program. She also coordinates volunteers at the facility.

Social Service Coordinator, Vivian Jones:
is responsible for residents' admissions and intakes. Vivian is responsible for working with agencies to fill out paperwork for admissions. She is also responsible for the paperwork and duties associated with discharges. She is in charge of fulfilling the requirements of the state in terms of paperwork, including securing state funding.

Accountant/CPA
• contracted
This individual will work with the Chief Business Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer in order to create adequate financial statements.

Attorney
• Retained
This individual will be responsible for representing Nana’s Childrens Center in any legal proceedings. He or she will prepare and file any necessary legal documentation.

Outside Management Support
Nana’s Children’s Center relies on a variety of outside sources for management support. These include both a Certified Public Accountant and an Attorney.

Staffing
Our organization consists of a direct care staff, a day program staff, a dietary staff, an administrative staff, and a facility services staff.
 
Volunteers
Volunteers are an integral component necessary for the success of Nana’s Children’s Center. They are actively recruited from the community, and will include all age levels and abilities. They are utilized in nearly every aspect of the organization, from daily operations and care to fundraising. Volunteers work closely with the Day Program and Volunteer Coordinator to help meet the needs of the children and the facility as a whole. We hope to utilize an adequate number of volunteers to aid in areas such as general care, activities and entertainment, meal time assistance, and education and training.

In addition to helping out, we hope that the volunteers will develop meaningful relationships with our residents, adding to the quality of their lives.

In addition to assisting with the daily operations, volunteers are also needed to aid in all of our fundraising efforts. They will work with the Chief Business Officer and the Day Program and Volunteer Coordinator to organize and work at fundraising activities as discussed in the Fundraising Plan. Their efforts in this area are critical to the financial success of the organization.