Team members are available by phone and email during business hours.
Main Office Phone: 847-492-1410
General Inquiries: contact@moran-center.org
The Moran Center Team
PATRICK KEENAN-DEVLIN
Executive Director & Youth Defense Attorney
Patrick Keenan-Devlin (he/him) serves as the Moran Center’s Executive Director & Youth Defense Attorney. In addition to ensuring the implementation of the Moran Center’s strategic vision, he represents youth in juvenile delinquency. Patrick joined the Moran Center in 2012, following his roles as the Health Policy Advocate for the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law and as the Legislative Director of Citizen Action/ Illinois.
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Education:
• B.A. & BMus., Northwestern University
• Law Degree, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Service:
• IICLE’s Juvenile Law: Predelinquency and Delinquency 2025 Edition, Co-Author
• Regional Board of the Great Lakes for The Gault Center, Member
• The Gault Center’s Youth Defense Advocacy Program (YDAP), Trainer
• Catholic Lawyers Guild, Director
- 847-492-1410 x103
- pkeenandevlin@moran-center.org
KRISTEN KENNARD
Deputy Director & Director of Social Work Services
Kristen Kennard (she/her) serves as the Moran Center’s Deputy Director & Director of Social Work Services, where she conducts social work assessments for clients, provides individualized therapy and case management and also supervises all social work programming. Kristen joined the Moran Center in 2009, following work in facilitating rehabilitation and problem-solving groups in a juvenile detention center, as well as crisis management counseling with locked-out and runaway youth.
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Education:
• Master of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago
• B.S., Eastern Illinois University
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Service:
• Co-leads The Evanston Collective’s Crisis Response Team
• Member of the City of Evanston’s Alternative to 911 Subcommittee
- 847-492-1410 x101
- kkennard@moran-center.org
SHIRLEY KUZMANIC-GALAN
Director of Finance & Operations
Shirley Kuzmanic-Galan (she/her) serves as the Moran Center’s Director of Operations, handling financial management, HR, and operations policies and procedures as well as structuring information technology for the organization. Shirley joined the Moran Center in 2021, following serving over 8 years as the District Director for the Illinois House of Representatives 28th District and the Program Development-Public Relations Administrator for Calumet Township.
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Education:
• B.A. in Anthropology, University of Chicago
• SHRM Essentials of Human Resources Certificate, Northwestern University
Service:
• Treasurer, Board of Directors, Evanston Latinos
• Advisory Volunteer, National Hispanic Institute
• Racial Justice Advisory Committee, Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
- 847-492-1410 x107
- shirley@moran-center.org
RACHEL SOLOMON
Director of Development & Communications
Rachel J. Solomon, CFRE (she/her) serves as the Moran Center’s Director of Development & Communications, finding meaningful ways to engage donors, overseeing communications, and cultivating $2.3m in annual contributed revenue. Rachel joined the Moran Center in 2023, following more than a decade of experience in nonprofit fund development, independent media, and community engagement. She is the Moran Center’s press contact.
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Education:
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)
• Certificate – Developing Annual Sustainability, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
• Certificate – Nonprofit Management, University of Richmond
• B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Service:
• Board of Directors, Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago
• Co-Chair, Chicago Bar Foundation Legal Aid Fundraising Affinity Group
• Leadership Evanston (Class 33)
• LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group, AFP Chicago
• CFRE Ambassador
• Faculty, Chicago Bar Foundation
- 224-765-0994
- rsolomon@moran-center.org
ANDREW BALDWIN
Grants Manager
Andrew Baldwin (he/him) serves as the Moran Center’s Grants Manager, providing oversight to the lifecycle of all grant opportunities from proposal to reporting. Andrew joined the Moran Center in 2022, following a development position with Music of the Baroque.
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Education:
• Master of Music-Performance, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Bachelor of Music-Performance, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
- 847-492-1410 x300
- abaldwin@moran-center.org
CONI BENITEZ
Mental Health Counselor
Coni Benitez (she/her) serves as a Mental Health Counselor at the Moran Center, providing counseling and supportive services to adolescents and young adults navigating mental health challenges, school-related stressors, and family transitions. Coni joined the Moran Center in 2021, following her work at Youth & Opportunity United (Y.O.U.) as a Senior Youth & Family Counselor and Senior Outreach Counselor.
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Education:
• M.A., International Counseling Psychology, Alliant International University
• B.S., Psychology — Loyola University Chicago
• Certificate in Latin American Family Therapy
- 847-492-1410 x106
- cbenitez@moran-center.org
ANNE BRODY-ELOVIC
Paralegal, Criminal Record Relief Practice
Anne Brody-Elovic (she/her) serves as a Paralegal for the Criminal Record Relief Practice at the Moran Center, where she assists criminal record relief clients with completing expungement/sealing paperwork and the filing process. Anne joined the Moran Center in 2022, following many years of volunteering at the Tom Verdun Memorial Help Desk.
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Education:
• Paralegal Certificate, Oakton Community College
• Master of Arts in Organizational Communications, Ohio State University
• B.A. in Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago
- 847-492-1410 x209
- abrody@moran-center.org
ELI CHAIDEZ
Development Coordinator
Eli Chaidez (she/her) serves as the Moran Center’s Development Coordinator, working closely with leadership and staff to ensure fundraising efforts are strategic, thoughtful, and aligned with the Center’s mission. Eli joined the Moran Center in 2023, following her work supporting the Lions Clubs International Foundation’s multi-year global campaign.
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Education:
• B.A. in International Studies and Art History, DePaul University
- 847-492-1410 x104
- echaidez@moran-center.org
PAM CYTRYNBAUM
Restorative Justice Manager
Pam Cytrynbaum (she/her) serves as the Moran Center’s Restorative Justice Manager, leading the Roger Pascal Restorative Justice Initiative, embedding restorative practices in public institutions. Pam joined the Moran Center in 2018, following her work as a longtime circle keeper, a career as a veteran investigative journalist, and educator.
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Education:
• M.A.T., English/Language Arts/Journalism, Language Arts Licensure Program, Oregon State University
• B.S.J., Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
- 847-492-1410 x201
- pjc@moran-center.org
ANDY FROELICH
Managing Attorney, Criminal Record Relief Practice
Andy Froelich (he/him) serves as the Moran Center’s Managing Attorney for the Criminal Record Relief Practice, leading the program’s strategy and operations, working to expand access to record relief. Andy joined the Moran Center in 2021, initially as an Education Attorney & Equal Justice Works Fellow.
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Education:
• Certificate in Public Interest and Social Justice, Magna Cum Laude, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
• B.A. Cum laude, Drake University
Service:
• Leadership Evanston, Class 34
• 2023 Kimball R. Anderson and Karen Gatsis Anderson Public Interest Law Fellowship Award, Chicago Bar Foundation
• Adjunct Faculty, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
• Loyola’s ChildLaw Clinic
• Stand Up For Each Other Chicago (SUFEO)
- 847-492-1410 x 208
- afroelich@moran-center.org
SARAH FRUDDEN
Attorney, Education Advocacy Program
Sarah Frudden (she/her) serves as a Moran Center Attorney for the Education Advocacy Program, providing legal representation to students and parents in special education and school discipline law. Sarah joined the Moran Center in 2016 initially as a volunteer attorney.
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Education:
• Master of Science – Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin Law
• B.A. in Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 847-492-1410 x206
- sfrudden@moran-center.org
KEVIN GRIGSBY
Attorney, School-Based Civil Legal Clinic
Kevin Grigsby (he/him) serves as a Moran Center Attorney for the School-Based Civil Legal Clinic, focusing on the defense of low-income tenants in eviction court, prelitigation resolution of landlord-tenant disputes, eviction sealing, and housing discrimination. In addition to Housing Law, Kevin also regularly practices in the areas of Family Law, Employment Law, and Appeals of Unemployment Benefit Denials. Kevin joined the Moran Center in 2022, following his time as a Litigation Associate at Tribler, Orpett, and Meyer, P.C.
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Education
• Juris Doctor, School of Law, Washington University St. Louis
• B.A., Loyola University Chicago
Service
• Leadership Evanston – Spring 2024 Cohort
• American College of Trial Lawyers, Diversity and Corporate Trial Advocacy Program
- 847-492-1410 x105
- kgrigsby@moran-center.org
LUCA GUACCI
Managing Attorney, Education Advocacy Program
Luca Guacci (he/they) serves as the Moran Center’s Managing Attorney for the Education Attorney Program, advocating to ensure that children with special needs, learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and/or traumatic experiences receive an equitable education with the support and services they deserve. With more than 20 years of experience in public interest law, Luca joined the Moran Center in 2018, following his work as a Senior Attorney at Housing Conservation Coordinators (HCC). Prior to working at HCC, Luca was a Clinical Faculty member at the University of Miami School of Law’s Children and Youth Law Clinic. He also worked at the Legal Aid Society in New York City, defending children and youth in delinquency proceedings.
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Education:
• Licensed to practice law in New York, Florida, and Illinois
• J.D., CUNY School of Law
• B.A. in Philosophy and Gender Studies, University of Florida
• Licensed Psychoanalyst
• Certified Life Coach
• Certified Yoga Instructor
Service:
• Faculty Member, Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy & Training
- 847-492-1410 x202
- lguacci@moran-center.org
DONNA BARTMAN MASINI
Program Support Analyst
Donna Bartman Masini (she/her) serves as the Moran Center’s Program Data Support Analyst, providing broad oversight and execution of reporting capabilities for the agency’s programmatic work. Donna joined the Moran Center in 2014, following a career in purchasing and finance.
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Education:
• B.S. in Marketing, Northern Illinois University
- 847-492-1410 x204
- dmasini@moran-center.org
EMERIC MAZIBUKO
Restorative Outreach & Community Specialist
Emeric Mazibuko (he/him) serves as the Moran Center’s Restorative Outreach & Community Specialist, where he builds community relationships and connects people in and around the Evanston community to resources. Emeric joined the Moran Center in 2023 following Connections for the Homeless in the Permanent Supportive Housing Department.
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Education:
• B.A., Columbia College Chicago
• Early Childhood Development, Vista University in South Africa
Service:
• Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP)
• Black Student Summit, Evanston Township High School
• My City, Your City, Our City summer program
- 847-492-1410 x302
- emazibuko@moran-center.org
MEGAN MCCLUNG
Managing Attorney, School-Based Civil Legal Clinic
Megan McClung (she/her) serves as the Moran Center’s Managing Attorney for the School-Based Civil Legal Clinic, where she leads the civil practice team to advise and represent Evanston youth and families. Megan joined the Moran Center in 2019, following a 20-year civil legal career spanning public service, private practice, academia, and nonprofit leadership, including work prosecuting building and fire code violations for the City of Chicago’s Corporation Counsel, representing business owners in a private law practice, teaching Trial Practice as an adjunct at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, serving as corporate counsel to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and managing and training volunteer attorneys for Chicago Bar Association pro bono programs.
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Education:
• Juris Doctor, Northern lllinois University College of Law
• B.A. in Sociology, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
• Mental Health First Aid Certified
• RYT200-hr Yoga Teacher
Service:
• Planning Commissioner, Glenview New Development Commission
• Secretary, Friends of Downtown Glenview
- 847-492-1410 x203
- mmcclung@moran-center.org
CHLOE REYES
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Chloe Reyes (she/her) serves as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Moran Center, providing wrap-around case management, therapy, and mitigation reports for clients referred through Moran Center’s legal programs.
- 847-492-1410 x205
- creyes@moran-center.org
TAE SHUMAKER
Restorative Justice Fellow
Tae Shumaker (he/him) is a Restorative Justice Fellow at the Moran Center, where he engages with Evanston’s POC community through restorative justice. Tae joined the Moran Center in 2026, following more than three years of experience facilitating restorative justice circles with participants of all ages.
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Education:
• Evanston Township High School Graduate
Service:
• Community Peace Builder
• Black Summit guest, Evanston Township High School
- tshumaker@moran-center.org
BRITTANY SIMONS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Brittany Simons (she/her) serves as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Moran Center, providing wrap-around case management, therapy, and mitigation reports for clients referred through Moran Center’s legal programs. Brittany joined the Moran Center in 2023, following her work in various settings, including drop-in centers for adults experiencing homelessness, outpatient youth drug treatment, and psychoeducation groups for incarcerated youth.
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Education:
• Master’s in Social Work, San Jose State University
• B.A. in Psychology, California State University Long Beach
Service:
• AmeriCorps Project YES!
- 847-492-1410 x303
- bsimons@moran-center.org
EMMA SOGLIN
Skadden Fellow, School-Based Civil Legal Clinic
Emma Soglin (she/her) is a Skadden Legal Fellow, School-Based Civil Legal Clinic at the Moran Center, where she focuses on immigration law and supporting our immigrant neighbors. Emma joined the Moran Center in 2025, following her work with immigrant children and families at the National Immigrant Justice Center and Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights. Previously, Emma conducted human rights monitoring with an emphasis on gender-based violence at the Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress in San Jose, Costa Rica.
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Education:
• J.D., DePaul University College of Law
• Certificate – Public Interest Law, DePaul University College of Law
• B.A., Macalester College
Service:
• Volunteer Child Advocate with the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights
• Mutual Aid Pod Coordinator through Brave Space Alliance
- (224) 714-0348
- esoglin@moran-center.org
EBONY STEWART
Office Manager
Ebony Stewart (she/her) serves as the Moran Center’s Office Manager, overseeing the daily administrative, financial, and Operational Functions of our organization. Ebony joined the Moran Center in 2022, following her immediate graduation from Southern Illinois University.
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Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Southern Illinois Carbondale University
• Paralegal Certificate, Oakton Community College
Service:
• Junior Board, Moran Center
• Criminal Record Relief Program, Volunteer
- 847-492-1410
- estewart@moran-center.org
TINA TRAN
Attorney, Criminal Record Relief Practice
Tina Tran (she/they) serves as a Staff Attorney for the Criminal Record Relief Practice at the Moran Center, where they advocate for record relief remedies, including expungement and sealing, to remove barriers to employment, housing, and education. Tina joined the Moran Center in 2025, following their work as a managing bankruptcy attorney for Upsolve, and HR manager for the Vietnamese Association of Illinois.
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Education:
• Juris Doctorate and Certificate in Advocacy, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Service:
• Former Justice Entrepreneurs Project Participant, 2017 Cohort
- ttran@moran-center.org
CHIJIOKE WILLIAMS
Restorative Justice Coordinator
Chijioke Williams (she/her) serves as the Moran Center’s Restorative Justice Coordinator, where she builds relationships, repairs harm, and grows alternative systems of accountability in Evanston schools and the community. Chijioke joined the Moran Center in 2026, following her work as a journalist, activist, and artist in Chicago.
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Education:
• B.A. in Journalism and Sociology, Roosevelt University
Service:
• Founder, QFC: Somatic Empowerment and De-escalation
• 5+ Years of Housing Advocacy
• Published journalist with Windy City Times
- cwilliams@moran-center.org