Michael Chitwood Email & Phone Number

* Global leader committed to successful strategies and programs in development and social services.* CEO of Marillac St. Vincent Family Services, a nonprofit agency providing innovative programs and services that transform lives and uplift families throughout the Chicago area, serving a spectrum from expecting young mothers to youth and children; and from families to senior citizens.* Previously, led Opportunity International’s initiatives in fundraising, marketing and transformational engagement with donors working to end extreme global poverty * Leader experienced in developing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion culture, policy and practice within organizations * Founder of Team World Vision - the endurance run, walk, ride fundraising program of World Vision – $100 Million raised for global clean water projects since its inception in 2006. * Author of the book, “The Ability to Endure”.* Public speaker inspiring people to take action towards ending global poverty and injustice.* Passionate advocate for social justice.* Board member at Collective Chicago, an organization dedicated to community development and creating a space for young men with a history of homelessness in Chicago to change their trajectory.* Avid endurance athlete.* Guitar player in the two-piece-band “Rhythm and Cruz” with my eight-year-old son, Cruz.

Listed skills include Fundraising, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, and 6 others.