RITA RYAN, Women's Advocate
Rita is a Certified Domestic Violence Professional who has been providing domestic violence counseling and legal advocacy to abuse victims in the Beverly Morgan Park community for over twenty-four years.
Rita has spent most of her career as an employee of Rainbow House/Beverly Morgan Park in Chicago. After Rainbow House closed their office, Ms. Ryan worked tirelessly with community residents and partners to establish A NEW DIRECTION BEVERLY MORGAN PARK, in response to the needs of individuals and families affected by domestic violence.
KRISTY ARDITTI, Children's Therapist
Kristy L. Arditti, AM, LCSW, CDVP is a feminist relational therapist who specializes in the impact of trauma in children and adolescents. Kristy received her Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago, completed a three year postgraduate course in trauma and has over ten years experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults.
Kristy also provides clinical and community trainings on the impacts of divorce and trauma on children and adolescents. As a Certified Domestic Violence Professional at A.N.D, Kristy sees children and adolescents ages 3-17.
MARGEY GRADY, Administrative Assistant
Margey has been a volunteer at A New Direction since its first fundraiser in 2010. As a new stay-at-home mom, she wanted to get more involved with the organization, and in January 2013, her stellar excel skills and enthusiasm for all that A.N.D does earned her the position of Administrative Assistant.
Margey brings many years of administrative experience from her background in higher education. She has also worked for several other non-profits including management of a resale shop whose proceeds went solely to combating domestic violence. She is passionate about the issue and proud to be a part of the solution.