Joyce M. Coffee
Chief Executive Officer
Joyce is the agency’s leader and visionary. Under her leadership, the agency has grown from a shelter to a comprehensive domestic violence agency. She has a Master’s of Arts in psychology from the University of Michigan and has over 35 years of experience working with victims of domestic violence. In 1995, she received the coveted Victim’s Advocate Award from President Bill Clinton. Joyce is an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional.
Latreece Sanders
Chief Operations Officer, Program Services Director
Latreece holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Saint Xavier University and a Master in Social Work and a Master of Jurisprudence in child and family law from Loyola University – Chicago. Latreece started her career in social services in 2008 and has experience in crisis intervention, sexual assault, residential treatment, domestic violence, and families impacted by DCFS. Latreece is an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional.
Porche Mickle
Human Resources Manager/ Volunteer & Training Coordinator
Porche holds a Bachelor of Science in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University. In December 2017, she earned a Master of Arts in organizational leadership from Lewis University. Before becoming the Human Resources Manager, Porche was the Site Coordinator at the Area South Complex for Family Rescue’s Legal Advocacy Program. She has also worked for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Grand Jury Unit, the Victim Witness Unit as a Courtroom Specialist, and as a Countywide Sexual Assault Specialist. Porche is an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional.
