Alternatives
Bessie Alcantara is an experienced executive leader in the nonprofit sector, currently serving as the Executive Director of Alternatives, Inc. since November 2018. Previously, Bessie held the position of Executive Director at BBF Family Services, where strategic planning, financial oversight, and staff development were key responsibilities. Prior roles include Director of Operations & Quality Improvement and Director of Program Operations at BUILD Chicago, where Bessie implemented organizational improvements, managed staff training, and developed evaluation processes. Bessie began their career at the Department of Human Services and has also worked in health support and community organizing. Bessie holds a Master of Social Work from Loyola University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from DePaul University.
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Alternatives
Alternatives mission is to inspire young people to create a just future through practices that heal individuals, restore communities, and transform systems. We provide Restorative Justice and Behavioral Health services to young people in Chicago. Our programs and services are offered from our locations in Uptown and Washington Park and through partnerships with 50 schools and a dozen partnering youth service agencies. We envision young people, free. Free from oppression, free in their identities, and free to pursue their wildest ambitions.