About Our CEO

Carolyn Ross joined All Chicago in July 2019.

Ms. Ross is a respected, proven leader with 35 years of experience working in the field of human services in Illinois. She has developed and implemented programs including prevention and intervention services for youth and families; prevention and Substance Use Disorder treatment for youth and adults; criminal justice diversion programs; Child welfare, and strategies to help build community capacity. Her career began with Youth Service Project, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois serving as an Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor, Program Director, and Clinical Director during her tenure. She relocated to the Illinois Quad Cities Community  to work with the Center for Alcohol & Drug Services, where she served as an Outpatient Counselor, Program Manager, and Treatment Supervisor before her acceptance to serve as the Executive Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Rock Island, Illinois. She later returned to the Center for Alcohol & Drug Services, to serve as the Chief Executive Officer. 

In 2009, Ms. Ross joined TASC, Inc. in Chicago and served as the Vice President of Operations for the statewide organization. She has served as Chief of Staff and Senior Public Service Administrator for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Ms. Ross currently serves as President and CEO of All Chicago Making Homelessness History.  She is a graduate of DePaul University.