Willie Heineke

Willie Heineke currently serves as the National Service Director at Housing Action Illinois, where responsibilities include overseeing the growth of the Housing Action AmeriCorps Network, now comprising 34 AmeriCorps VISTA members across seven states. Previous roles at Housing Action Illinois include National Service Program Manager, Outreach Coordinator, and Outreach Associate, along with experience as an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader. Willie's commitment to service began with a term as Culinary Program Manager for U.S. VETS and a VISTA Summer Associate focusing on food security at Prescott Farmers Market. Willie's leadership also extends to co-founding the Rainforest Rescue Coalition, which engaged in fundraising for rainforest conservation projects. Willie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural and Regional Studies with a concentration in Justice Studies from Prescott College.