Grassroots Leadership
A House In Austin is managed by 7 staff members, 9 board members, and dozens of volunteers who all collaborate to help parents be their child’s best first teacher. We strive to provide safe community support for parents blessed with the opportunity to raise kind, creative, confident, and intelligent children. We love the strong community we’ve created over the last 7 years and know without a doubt that we will continue to grow stronger with our families.
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Lynette Kelly-Bell
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Becky Martin
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Adrienne Reynolds
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Lynette is a life-long resident of Chicago. She was raised in East Garfield Park by her parents along with fourteen of her siblings.
Being a stay at home mom, Lynette looked for different ways to have fun with her family of three. She found AHIA in 2016 and instantly fell in love with the support and opportunities that were provided to families. After participating for 1.5 years, Lynette and AHIA became one with her being added as Assistant Executive Director where she remained until Oct. 2021 when she and Becky became Co-Executive Directors. Lynette fuels her passion for change and her community by spearheading marketing, fundraising, donor cultivation and recognition, and AHIA special community events. lynette.kellybell@ahouseinaustin.org |
Becky received her Master of Social Work from UIC in 2005. She worked for the YWCA Metropolitan Family Services as a trauma counselor from 2005-2013. She is trained in Trauma Focused CBT, Play Therapy, and is a Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Service provider.
Becky joined Boppin' Babies & Toddlers Music class as a mama with her youngest child, and she brings care and comfort to our group with her warm smile and genuine conversations. Becky volunteered leading our parent chat groups and became of one of first employees. Since then she has become the Co-Executive Director running programming, community connections, and connecting with foundational supports. becky.martin@ahouseinaustin.org |
Adrienne is a life-long Chicago resident. She is a legacy resident of the West Garfield Park area.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a certificate in Paralegal Studies from Roosevelt University; a certificate in Mediation from DePaul University; an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management (DeVry University); and is a certified Empowerment Coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPec). She brings more than 15 years of executive-level and administrative experience. In her personal time, she raises pit bulls, sings, travels, and is dedicated to self-improvement. adrienne.reynolds@ahouseinaustin.org |
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Precious Jones
Family Support Specialist Precious joined AHIA as one of the first families to participate in Boppin Babies & Toddler music class. Her passion for stronger families and brighter futures is backed by her personal and professional experiences. As a mother of three and daycare owner for over 15 years Precious is fueled to support our families through the running of our Tuesday night parent class and crisis moments when support is so crucial. |
CheJuana Stiles
Facilities Manager/My Wonder Kids Associate Teacher CheJuana earned her Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration from Aurora University, in 2010. Her focus has always been youth based and as a young mother raising her almost 2 year old, AHIA's mission and values aligned with those she holds so near. chejuanastiles.ahia@gmail.com |
Rebecca Jones
Lead My Wonder Kids Teacher Mother to a very incredible one year old with a second bundle of joy on the way! Rebecca received her Bachelors degree from Western Illinois University and has devoted more than 5 years to the field of early childhood development through her work in the childcare/daycare sector. She enjoys working with children and being apart of their everyday growth. Rebecca.Jones@ahouseinaustin.org |
La Shone T. Kelly
Marketing Assistant West side native, La Shone Kelly thrives on being an ambassador of positive impact throughout our community. She brings AHIAs story to life on social media and continues to raise awareness for our mission. As an artist at heart La Shone enjoys all facets of performing arts. |
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