Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
Liz Kuhn Tomka, LCSW has a diverse range of work experience in the education and social work sectors. From August 2010 to May 2019, they worked at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, starting as the Manager of the MercyWorks Volunteer Program and then progressing to roles including Manager of After School Programs, Director of Academic Resources, and finally, Vice President of Education and Career Resources. Prior to their time at Mercy Home, Liz worked at North Lawndale College Prep from August 2005 to July 2010, where they held positions as Phoenix Rising Coordinator and Chair of the Department of Student Life.
Liz Kuhn Tomka, LCSW, holds a Master of Science degree in Social Work from Columbia University, which they obtained in 2004. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1997 to 2001. In their earlier education, Liz attended Saint Ignatius College Prep from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, they obtained their certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2012.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has helped more than 30,000 neglected, abused, and homeless children over its 130-year history. At the core of our services is our residential program, which provides a safe home, therapy, and educational support to hurting children at our two Chicago campuses. Mercy Home also offers mentoring, AfterCare, and referral services—all in all, helping a total of more than 600 kids and their families each year. Mercy Home has been voted one of Chicago’s Top 100 Workplaces in the Chicago Tribune poll since 2013. We are always looking for passionate, driven, and eager coworkers to join our team and make a positive difference in our children’s lives. Our organization is 99.7% privately funded, and we are committed to the development of both our kids and coworkers. With the support and resources we provide, our coworkers turn around the lives of needy children while building their own careers as advocates and leaders.