Key Leadership

Mark McHugh President and CEO

Mark McHugh is an experienced senior executive with an established track record of achieving successful growth and positive outcomes for a number of innovative human service nonprofits.  Under his leadership as President and Chief Executive Officer, Envision Unlimited has experienced significant growth in service delivery breadth and depth, including expansion of programming into Central Illinois, the addition of innovative new residential options, and an emphasis on social enterprise in creative spaces such a shared commercial kitchen and robust partnerships in the arts. He is a fervent advocate in promoting choice, independence and inclusion for people with disabilities.

Mark came to Envision Unlimited from One Hope United, where he served as Chief Operating Officer.  Additionally, Mark has experience as the Executive Director of the Midway Center for Metropolitan Family Services and as the Director of Operations/Director of Child and Family Services for Christopher House.

Mark holds master's degrees in Social Work and Education, and a bachelor's degree in Sociology, from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Brandi Adams Chief External Affairs Officer

Brandi brings nearly two decades of nonprofit leadership experience to Envision Unlimited. She is a highly organized, goal-driven development leader with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of building strong relationships to help organizations grow their community support and engagement.

Brandi earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Leadership Development from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, where she also completed her Bachelor's degree in Marketing. In addition to her academic qualifications, she holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification, a Certificate in Fundraising Management (CFRM) from the IU Lilly School of Philanthropy, and recently completed the Nonprofit Management Essentials program through the Allstate Foundation, offered by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Chrisonia Butler Executive Assistant and Director of Board Affairs

Chrisonia has been part of the Envision family for more than 20 years, serving in various roles within the organization’s Facilities, Human Resources, and Development departments. In her current position, Chrisonia serves as Secretary and ex-officio member of Envision’s Board of Directors. Chrisonia is a graduate of Southern Illinois University and a seasoned volunteer with multiple Chicago nonprofit organizations.

Angela Isit Chief Strategy Officer

Angela's inspiration to work in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field began at an early age through her close relationship with her uncle, who has Down syndrome. Angela graduated with a bachelor of arts in Sociology from North Central College in Naperville and has been in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field for nearly 15 years, serving most of that time at Envision Unlimited.

Angela has worked in several roles at the agency. Starting as a home-based services facilitator, she grew her career as an OIG liaison, quality assurance manager, associate director of quality assurance, and now, as the director of quality assurance.

Betty Jackson Chief Diversity Officer

Betty has dedicated her professional career in service of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has been with Envision since 1988, serving in a variety of program management roles. Betty is a Surveyor for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and has served on the Boards of Directors of the Child Care Association of Illinois and Children’s Place Association – the latter at which she served a term as Board Chair. Betty holds an MSW from The University of Chicago and a BA in Liberal Studies from Mundelein College of Loyola University.

Dennis James Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer of Envision Unlimited, Dennis brings twenty years of financial expertise to the nonprofit sector, with a unique blend of experience from both the for-profit and nonprofit worlds. Known for his leadership, strategic vision, and dedication to ethical financial practices, Dennis excels in fostering collaboration between finance, program, and development teams. Over the course of his career, he has served as CFO for five prominent nonprofit organizations, including the Salvation Army, Greater Chicago Food Depository, and HIMSS, where he successfully led financial strategy, budgeting, and risk management while ensuring compliance with strict regulatory and donor requirements. He also has held a number of nonprofit board positions and is on the Illinois CPA Society’s not-for-profit organizations committee.

Dennis is a CPA, holds a Master's Degree in International Management and a Bachelor's of Science in Finance and is committed to advancing the financial health and mission of the nonprofit sector through sound financial management and strategic innovation.

Colleen Rosa Executive Vice-President of IDD Services

Colleen Rosa has more than 25 years of experience in the field of Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health.  Prior to Envision Unlimited, Colleen worked for Neumann Family Services. There she served in a variety of roles including Director of Residential Services, Training Director, Director of Development and Quality Assurance Manager.  Her dedication to the field was shaped in large part by her older brother’s diagnosis of schizophrenia. Colleen holds a BA from Cornell University.

Lauren Smith Chief Human Resources Officer

Lauren joins Envision Unlimited with more than 30 years of human resources experience in a variety of sectors: finance, entertainment, engineering & manufacturing, and education. Lauren recently was a human resources executive at a non-profit organization, where her emphasis was on strategic leadership, employee engagement, operational effectiveness; and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Lauren holds an Education Specialist (EdS) degree from Western Illinois University, a master's degree in organizational management, and a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Phoenix. She also earned a Master of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law degree from Tulane University Law School.

Jean Xoubi Executive Vice President of Mental Health Services

Jean has a depth of experience in social service management with an emphasis on program development, quality improvement, and fiscal management. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and has been Lean Six Sigma trained. Jean specializes in Mental Health Services, Medicaid billing, and Child Welfare programs. Prior to joining Envision in 2018, Jean spent more than 15 years in various management roles with Metropolitan Family Services. She has an MA in Psychology and a BA in Psychology & Elementary Education from Governors State University.