GiGi's Playhouse Inc.- Down Syndrome Achievement Centers
Stephen Achilles has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations and industries. Stephen currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at GiGi's Playhouse Inc., where they play a crucial role in changing the way the world views Down syndrome and promoting acceptance. Stephen is also the Program Committee Chair at Conscious Capitalism - Chicago Chapter, where they contribute to the organization's mission. Previously, Stephen served as the Chief Executive Officer at Achilles Services Group and Exceed Enterprises, where they successfully managed and transformed nonprofit organizations. Stephen also worked as a Senior Program Director at PECI, where they significantly grew the consulting business. Stephen has held leadership positions in major companies such as The Hackett Group Inc., Arthur Andersen & Co., Claremont Technology Group, and Camera World, where they excelled in business transformation, technology implementation, and turnaround strategies.
Stephen Achilles has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Strategy & International Business from the University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business. Stephen also holds a Graduate Certificate in International Business from the Institute for International Study & Training. Stephen'sundergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology (Honors) & American History from Bowdoin College. Additionally, they have obtained various certifications such as Excellence in eLearning Leadership Award, Learning Minitab, Six Sigma Foundations, Managing Jira Projects, Nonprofit Board Member Essentials Certificate, Comparing Agile versus Waterfall Project Management, Agile Foundations, Data for Good: Using Data Science in Nonprofits and NGOs, Entrepreneurship courses, Project Management Professional, Senior Human Capital Strategist, and Sr Professional in Human Resources.
GiGi's Playhouse Inc.- Down Syndrome Achievement Centers
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GiGi’s Playhouse is the ONLY nationwide network of Down syndrome achievement centers; changing lives through free, results-driven programs for individuals of all ages, families, and communities. GiGi’s Playhouse is an inspirational and dedicated place for families to celebrate their child and benefit from free programs that unleash joy, confidence and continuous improvement. Playhouses empower children and adults to achieve their “Best of All” and to pursue their dreams. Founded by GiGi's Mom, Nancy Gianni, in Hoffman Estates, IL, the organization now includes 44 community Playhouses including the first global Playhouse location in Mexico. In helping individuals with Down syndrome, we can address our larger vision of global acceptance for people of all abilities. GiGi's Playhouse changes the way the world accepts individuals with Down syndrome. With 44 locations and growing, GiGi's Playhouse reaches more than 10,000,000 people through our website e-mail and social media. From GiGi's Playhouse Founder Nancy Gianni: "Typically when a business works as hard as we do, you grow your profits. That is why you go in into business! GiGi’s growth is extraordinary, but our profits are not measured in dollars but in the lives, we are changing every day. I know our model of free educational, therapeutic and career programs would not fit into any Fortune 500 CEO’s business plan, but do you know who wins with our plan? The kids and the world!" GiGi’s Playhouse has been featured on NBC Nightly News with Kate Snow and on Tom Brokaw's radio show, the TODAY Show, as well as on numerous TV outlets nationwide. GiGi's Playhouse was also chosen as the 2017 beneficiary of the Northwestern University Dance Marathon! For more information, please contact us at info@gigisplayhouse.org