Delia Shaeffer-Bleahu

Delia Shaeffer-Bleahu holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) specializing in schools from Loyola University Chicago and has extensive experience in social work within educational settings. Currently serving as a School Social Worker at Freeport School District 145 since August 2017, Delia previously completed an internship at Prosser Career Academy, gaining valuable insights into school social work. Delia's background also includes a significant tenure at Youth Guidance, where a part-time role evolved into a full-time position overseeing recess and teaching first-grade students. Additional experience includes positions such as Employment Intern at the Center for Changing Lives, Development Assistant at the Family Resource Center, and roles at Sarah's Circle and Great Cities Institute, complemented by early administrative experience as a Program Coordinator at Northeastern Illinois University. Delia's educational qualifications are further enhanced by a certificate in Nonprofit Management and a Master's degree in Urban Planning and Policy.