Case Managers

Jey Good – she/her/hers

CASE MANAGER – HOUSING

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” – Arundhati Roy

A Champaign native, Jenny graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Soon after, she became a healthcare advocate with Champaign County Health Care Consumers, directly supporting clients in navigating healthcare systems and accessing affordable healthcare in the Champaign-Urbana area. She then began working as Program Director of Freedom Project in Seattle, WA, a nonprofit that hosts workshops within several prisons in Washington state centering on conflict resolution, social-emotional skills, and mindfulness meditation, co-facilitated by a team of mentors on the inside.

Through twists and turns, Jenny returned to her beloved Urbana and began her work at Cunningham Township managing the Rental Assistance Program, which financially supports those behind on rent as a form of homelessness prevention. She is now a Housing Case Manager, working with those experiencing homelessness in their goals toward secure housing. Jenny has pursued extensive training and study on the topics of trauma healing, Nonviolent Communication, conflict resolution, restorative justice, and somatic therapies. You may find her cuddling with her cat, cooking a big vat of soup, or practicing her Spanish comprehension by watching dubbings of her favorite Netflix shows.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Bachelor of Social Work from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012
• International Intensive Training in Nonviolent Communication, Albuquerque, NM 2013
• 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training with Prairie Land Mediation Center, Champaign, IL 2014
• Cultivating Restorative Systems with Dominic Barter, Seattle, WA 2014
• Black Belt Nonviolent Communication Retreat, Whidbey Island, WA 2014
• Anti-Racism and White Fragility with Robin DiAngelo, Seattle, WA 2016
• Undoing White Supremacy in Mindfulness Communities with Anna-Brown Griswold, Seattle, WA 2016
• Interpersonal Neurobiology and Nonviolent Communication with Sarah Peyton, Vancouver, BC 2017
• Trauma-informed care training: General, for the Homeless, for Women
• HOPE Fair Housing Center: Source of Income Training, Champaign, IL 2023
• Housing Action Illinois Conference, Bloomington, IL 2023
• Practitioner of Resonant Healing Certification Program, Online 2022-2023

Kerrie Gill – she/her/hers

Case Manager – Family Housing

Queen Esse Odudu – she/her/hers

Case Manager – Rapid Rehousing

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Student Member, American Bar Association (ABA) (2024)
• Student Member, Illinois Bar Association (IBA)-(2024)
• Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)- (2015).
• Volunteer, Amnesty International (September 2016).
• Member, McKinley Health Center Student Advisory Board, (UIUC) -2023-24
• Marketing Director/ Membership Director, International Student Association (UIUC)- 2023-24

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Master of Laws (LL.M), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Master of Laws (LL.M), University of Lagos
• Law Practice License, Nigerian Law School
• Juris Doctor Degree, Law, University of Benin
• Diploma in Law, University of Benin

Support Staff

Cyrik Regibeau – they/them/theirs

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

Cyrik earned their Master’s in Library Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2022, beginning work for Cunningham Township the same year. Before their involvement with Cunningham Township, Cyrik worked in digitization at the Univerity of Illinois at Urbana Champaign to provide access to library materials during the pandemic when many students and faculty were unable to return in person due to quarantine.

Cyrik began their work at township as a Program Assistant by helping manage the Rental Assistance program and providing support behind the scenes with the Homeless Management Information System, grants reporting, communications, statistics, and french translation of township materials.

Now a Program Associate, stays primarily on the back end of township programs with a greater focus on grants management and program tracking and reporting. Cyrik remains responsible for much of Township’s social media and weekly email outreach blasts however, so if you send a message to Township on Social Media or respond to one of township’s email blasts you may hear from them.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Master of Library Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor of Creative Writing, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Trauma-informed care training: General, for the Homeless, for Women
• Lead-based paint inspection
• PACE beginner sign language course
• Mental Health First Aid Training
• Lifelinks Psychosis Training
• Psychosis 101
• Understanding & Addressing Childhood Trauma in Families: Building Resilience & Healing Strategies
• HOME IL Summit 2024

Destiny Coffey – she/her/hers or they/them/theirs

ADVOCATE

Born and raised in Champaign County, Destiny has had a passion for working with others since a young age. In 2020, she graduated from Parkland College, and currently enrolled at EIU pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in interdisciplinary studies. Given the wide range of needs that people bring to township, destiny’s ability to handle what can be a very stressful environment while focusing on school is admirable.

Until Destiny, township did not have a front desk advocate with this wealth of reception experience. Staff were amazed as they watched her juggle multiple calls and people walking in simultaneously. Her deep care for our community comes through as she helps people navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
• Opiate Overdose Prevention
• Public Benefits
• Mental Health First Aid
• Google Sheets

Sue Davis – she/her/hers

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE

Sue Davis, prior to working at Township, oversaw and created systems development and continuous improvement at Champaign Surplus for over three decades. During that time, she researched, adapted, and implemented information technology, while overseeing operational procedures to maximize efficiencies in ways that ensured significant, sustainable growth. Her skills are varied, and honed by experience. Understanding all aspects of running a successful office, Sue has done everything from customer service to new business development and team building. This range helps her understand the frustrations and needs of all staff.

Using her expertise for the good of the community, Sue’s work at Township will assist in wrangling the many processes required to keep the office functioning. Her ultimate goal is to help co-create an office structure that truly supports the work at Township. Administrative functions will be streamlined in ways that enable our case managers to focus more on direct support of their people.

A transplant to CU, Sue has degrees in Database Programming and Management, Agriculture Education, and certificates in Project Management. Township is thrilled to have her on board, and appreciates her dedication to those she works with and for.

When Sue isn’t wrestling control of complex office systems, she can be found snuggling with her two dogs and two cats. She’s a gardener and photographer, and loves to travel.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Certificate in Project Management
• Database Programming and Management

Soop Kish – they/them/theirs

FOOD EQUITY & EVENTS COORDINATOR

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• B.S. in Computer Science with Honors, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL