Ignite
Stephanie Piccirilli serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ignite since September 2017, focusing on youth empowerment by creating impactful fundraising initiatives. As a contributing writer for Forbes Nonprofit Council and co-founder of Bright Endeavors, Stephanie has developed services for youth, promoting job skills and permanent placements. Prior experience includes leading social enterprise development at HHP, managing programs at Cara Chicago, advising on workforce development at Public/Private Ventures, and various management roles at White Lodging Services. Education includes the forthcoming Daniel Burnham Fellowship, a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University, and degrees in Communication Design and Fine Arts.
Ignite
We believe every young person should have the support they need to be defined by their potential, not their circumstances. Ignite serves young people ages 14 to 26 who are overcoming homelessness and housing insecurity in Chicago. We do this through programs, services and a lifelong community that collectively transform an individual’s potential. We have stood beside Chicago’s most vulnerable young people for over 40 years, previously as Teen Living Programs. We believe every young person should have the support they need to be defined by their potential, not their circumstances. We ignite advocacy, opportunity, and community. We stand with youth on their journey to a home and a future with promise.