Lisa Rollins Lisa Rollins, is the Regional Director, Workplace Initiatives for UNCF’s Midwest Region. Responsible for 14 states, this is Lisa’s second tour of duty with UNCF. Lisa infuses a creative energy that inspires and initiates improvement to any organization, or event that she manages. Her vision and energy are infectious,
Tanya Seaton Tanya Seaton has over 25 years of experience in health care administration, strategy implementation and operations improvement. As Operating Officer for Provident Hospital and Sengstacke Primary Care/ Specialty Clinics, Ms. Seaton has expanded primary care and multi-specialty clinics at Provident Hospital to increase patient’s access to quality and comprehensive health care, and serves as the administrative lead for
but her success lies in her ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse populations to achieve success. She is a lover of life, and loves to see success in people and projects that she works with. Lisa has high expectations of herself and others; and seeks to help as many people find a way to pay for their college education, while inspiring others to do the same as part of her accomplishing the mission of UNCF. Lisa is a proud alumni of two HBCUs Bethune Cookman College, and Hampton University. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Chicago Chapter of the Girlfriends, and South Suburban Chapter of Jack and Jill Associates. She is the proud mother of three children, Lawrence III, Laryssa, and Deja.
a new state-of-the art Ambulatory Regional Outpatient Center. Ms. Seaton serves on the board of directors for the Centers for New Horizons, and the South Side Healthcare Collaborative In previous roles, Ms. Seaton served as the executive director of the Faculty Practice Plan at Morehouse School of Medicine, and worked as vice president of Ambulatory Care Services at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA, and held various leadership roles at Advocate Medical Group, University of Chicago, and Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation. A Chicago native Ms. Seaton is a graduate of Governors State University, has a Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management, is a Certified Medical Practice Executive through the American College of Medical Practice Executives, and is a 2012 America’s Essential Hospitals fellow.
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Cassaundra Rouse Cassaundra Rouse is the Chief of Internal Audit at the Illinois Tollway, where she oversees the agency’s compliance and risk management functions, including construction projects in the Tollway’s 15-year, $12 billion Move Illinois capital program. As an experienced chief audit executive who has been responsible for the design and execution of organizational audit strategies, she has direct communications with senior management on risk mitigation activ-
Tiffany V. Seay Ms. Tiffany V. Seay is the founder and CEO of Metro Vision Partners, NFP (MVP). Known for her contagious smile and laughter, Ms. Seay has made a lifelong commitment to improving the lives of our youth and their families. She has over twenty years of experience implementing youth development
ities and internal controls. In 2016, she was the recipient of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) William C. Anderson Award, the chapter’s highest award, which recognizes one individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to the chapter that year. Cassaundra is a Board Member of the IIA, currently serving as Treasurer. She also serves on the Education Committee and is a co-founding member of the Government Advisory Committee to the IIA Board. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Jack and Jill of America, Inc. she has served in a variety of leadership positions within her local chapters. As an esteemed alumna of Howard University in Washington, D.C., she earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in accounting. Cassaundra is married with four children. She enjoys giving back to the community through mentoring young professionals and students. Favorite quote: “Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” – Pat Riley
and violence prevention programs. During the course of her career which includes working for Chicago Public Schools, she has provided services for over 200K youth in various capacities including school based, after school and summer enrichment programs. Her passion and commitment led to her establishing Metro Vision Partners, NFP (MVP) in 2015. MVP’s mission is to transform lives, families and communities. MVP strives to helps individuals to make their dreams into tangible realities by providing evidence based programming and access to resources. Since it’s inception, MVP has served over 500 youth and families in the Chicagoland area through its mentoring and safe haven programs. Ms. Seay believes that together we can change the narrative of our youth and our communities. www.chicagodefender.com