Allison V. Stark

Allison Stark is a seasoned executive in the nonprofit sector, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Albertina Kerr since July 2022. Previously, Stark held the position of Director for the Division of Developmental Disabilities at the Illinois Department of Human Services from September 2019 to July 2022, overseeing a substantial budget of $2.3 billion and a workforce of 4,000 staff members. Prior experience includes serving as President & CEO at Orchard Village, where Stark managed a $7 million budget aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities in the north Chicagoland area. Additional roles include Executive Vice President of Programs at Orchard Village, Program Manager at Resources for Living, Inc., and Case Manager at Adult Care Management Inc. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Master's degree from the University of Chicago, and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from North Park University.