Trellus
Justin Hochstetler is an experienced Community Health Program Manager at Asian Human Services, Inc., with a background in social work and education. Previously, Justin served as a Research Assistant at Erikson Institute, conducting interviews for early childhood research. As a Graduate Fellow at Changing Worlds, Justin co-managed seminars and evaluated educational programs, actively enhancing student development. Prior roles include community-focused internships and instructional positions, where Justin facilitated workshops, coordinated events, and taught adult learners in various settings. Justin holds a Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Eastern Mennonite University.
Trellus
Trellus is a nonprofit that exists to empower immigrants, refugees, and underserved communities in Chicago to thrive by removing barriers and providing supports that create opportunities for life. Headquartered in West Ridge—one of Chicago’s major refugee settlement neighborhoods—we serve individuals and families representing more than 50 nations and ethnicities. Our culturally responsive, comprehensive services include trauma-informed behavioral health counseling, case management, health education, ESL and technology classes, career training and job placement, and other supportive services. We also operate Passages Charter School, a pre-K to 8 charter school in the Andersonville neighborhood keenly focused on the needs and experience of refugee families.