The leadership team of Children’s Place Association brings together their diverse backgrounds to help fulfill our mission.

Cinaiya Stubbs

PRESIDENT & CEO

Cinaiya Stubbs is a nonprofit leader whose work is rooted in service to youth and families living in some of Chicago’s most underserved communities. She is committed to helping them build capacity by creating access and expanding equity. Growing up in Chicago, a city that is systemically and geographically segregated, has given her a deeply enlightened perspective, one that she uses to inform her efforts.

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John Sweeney, MBA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S PLACE INTERNATIONAL

John Sweeney joined Children’s Place Association in January 2007 as the Director of International Programs. He became Director of Strategic & International Programs in 2010 and was named Deputy Executive Director in 2012.

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Shantal Alonso

CHIEF PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Shantal Alonso joined Children’s Place in February 2021 as the Chief Development & Communications Officer. She brings over twenty years of experience in fundraising, organizational development, marketing strategy, grassroots advocacy, volunteer/donor/board relations and event programming.

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Maurice Fears, Sr.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

A Non-profit professional for over 20 years, Maurice has dedicated his life to the work of inclusion, equity, and leadership development.

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LaToyia Neal

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

LaToyia has 20+ years in financial management and 9 years of non-profit experience. Prior to joining Children’s Place Association, she worked in the capacity of the Director of Finance for the Chicago Department of Public Health where she ensured timely and accurate financial services and revenue management to internal and external customers.

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Dr. Algean Garner II

DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES

Dr. Algean Garner II was hired in early 2023 as the Director of Clinical Services. In this role, Dr. Garner is responsible for spearheading the expansion of our mental health initiatives and trauma-informed care services for the community.

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Ivan Harrison III, MA

DIRECTOR OF CHILD WELFARE

Ivan Harrison began his career at Children’s Place Association in November 2004. He previously served as the Substitute Care Services Program Manager in from January 2007 to October 2009.

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Jerome Monegan

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Jerome Monegan joined Children’s Place Association in 2022. He has more than a decade of experience working within the intricacies of people management, and expertise in the areas of employee and labor relations, recruitment and retention, training and development, compensation and benefits, and legal compliance. He is a graduate of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Porsche Snowden

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND OPERATIONS

Porsche Snowden was hired in the fall of 2017 as the Early Learning Center Program Manager. In this role, Porsche is responsible for the operations of the Children’s Place Association’s Early Education, Initiatives, including the Early Learning Center and Home-Based programs.

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