Kenny Riley

Kenny Riley serves as the Director of Out of School Time Programs at the Carole Robertson Center for Learning since January 2019 and has been a Program Manager at MAPSCorps since May 2017, focusing on training youth to gather community asset data. Previously, Kenny held the role of Program Manager and Youth and Teen Advisor at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, where significant contributions included designing a workforce development pathway for teens, enhancing social-emotional learning supports, and launching innovative STEM programming. As a Restorative Justice Specialist at Umoja Student Development Corporation, Kenny facilitated school culture change and reduced suspensions significantly. Earlier experience includes leading recreational therapy at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, focusing on therapeutic sessions for pediatric patients. Kenny's educational background includes a Master’s in Community Development from North Park University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Therapeutic Recreation from Grand Valley State University.