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Announcing Change in Leadership

May 18, 2022 by ITAChicago

Read below for an important message from the Chair of our Board of Directors. It is with mixed emotions of sadness and gratitude that the Board of Directors announces Jenni Rook has resigned as Executive Director of ITA effective June 3, 2022. Jenni developed and flourished during her 17-year tenure with ITA. Since becoming the […]

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Development Corner: National Mental Health Month is the perfect time to show your support

May 13, 2022 by ITAChicago

By Debi Gillette, Director of Development May is National Mental Health Month, and there has never been a better time to talk about mental health and for ITA to say thank you to those whose generosity has empowered ITA as we seek to achieve our vision for a world where limits are transcended and possibilities […]

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Development Corner: How Inflation is Impacting Nonprofits Today

April 12, 2022 by ITAChicago

What donors need to know before they make a gift We can unknowingly reduce the value of our gifts when inflation occurs, because our dollars are worth less. Inflation has returned to the U.S. economy, and according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, (March 14, 2022) this means trouble for America’s nonprofits. Inflation amounted to 7.9 […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Albert Ellenich

November 1, 2021 by bon9

November 2021 featured volunteer: Albert Ellenich We are deeply grateful for our generous volunteers who make our work possible. This month, we are highlighting someone whose role as a volunteer has been instrumental at ITA… meet Albert! Below, Albert shares a bit about himself: “I grew up in Baraga, Michigan, a small, sheltered village on […]

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Intern Insights: Getting to Know Administrative Intern, Rebecka Ibarra

July 30, 2021 by ITA Staff

Rebecka standing on a beach at sunset with water behind her. She is looking into the distance.

Tell us about your background. I’m originally from Gothenburg, Sweden, and grew up in San Diego, California. I discovered my passion for art history and psychology during my first year at Macalester College. After two years of working in the campus gallery, I transitioned to working with multi-faith design and art programming at the Center […]

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Intern Insights: Anna’s Experiences with Clinical Sessions and the Arts

July 30, 2021 by ITA Staff

Administrative intern Rebecka interviews fellow intern Anna about her experience at ITA.               Rebecka: Can you talk a little bit about your background before becoming an intern at the Institute?   Anna: I was a musical theater student at Ball State University, which is located in Muncie, Indiana but […]

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Intern Insights: How ITA Fits Into Maya’s Dream Career

July 30, 2021 by ITA Staff

Maya wearing a purple leotard and kicking one of her legs up in front of a white background.

Administrative intern Rebecka interviews fellow intern Maya about her experience at ITA.               Rebecka:  I would love to learn a little bit more about your background. What are you studying and how did you become interested in this internship?   Maya:  I go to the University of Kansas, which is located in Lawrence, Kansas. I will […]

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Welcome Terrie Briggs

June 9, 2021 by ITA Staff

Terrie Briggs smiling in front of a gray background.

ITA is excited to welcome our newest board member, Terrie Briggs. Terrie Briggs was an elementary school teacher at Baker Demonstration School, former laboratory school of National-Louis University, for twenty-five years. She received her EdD in Reading and Language and was a tenured faculty member at National-Louis University. Terrie has started and supervised various literacy […]

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Welcome 2021 Summer Interns

May 13, 2021 by ITA Staff

Zoe smiling in front of a pink background.

Maya Gold Maya Gold is a new Summer Administrative Intern at ITA. She is currently a senior at the University of Kansas majoring in Dance as a BA and minoring in Psychology. At KU, she is involved in the University Dance Company where she performs faculty and student choreography in semester shows. She is also […]

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ITA Celebrates the Life of Marilyn “Toddy” Richman (1927 -2021)

April 28, 2021 by ITA Staff

Black and white photo of Toddy wearing an explorer's hat and holding other hats.

“When words alone are not enough, the arts can often help.” The staff and board of directors at Institute for Therapy through the Arts remember Toddy and reflect on the rich legacy she leaves behind.  A dynamic personality, and the most creative being, Toddy was beloved by generations of ITA staff, students, and clients. Her […]

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