Betty A. Akins

Betty A. Akins is an experienced professional in human services, holding the position of Manager of Getting to Zero at the Center on Halsted since March 2022. Previously, Betty served as a Senior Care Coordinator Supervisor at Catholic Charities USA from November 2018 to January 2021 and held the role of Program Director at Envision Unlimited in 2017-2018. From October 2012 to 2015, Betty supervised a residential living facility for youth transitioning from foster care, managing program funds and a team of 12 employees. Earlier experience includes positions at the Center on Halsted as an Information Referral Coordinator and at Progressive Housing, Inc. as a Qualified Human Services Professional. Betty holds a Master of Science in Human Services Administration/Nonprofit Management from Spertus College and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Illinois Springfield.