
WHO
WE ARE
Mission and Vision
The mission of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling in Illinois is to enhance the quality of life for children and adolescents by promoting the development of professional counselors in this area, advancing the counseling profession by promoting training specific to the needs of children and adolescents, and using the profession and practice of counseling to promote respect and understanding of child and adolescent mental health issues.
The vision of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling in Illinois is to provide opportunities for Child and Adolescent Counselors to learn about mental health, network with one another, and contribute through their work and volunteer efforts to the mental wellness of children and adolescents in Illinois.
BOARD
MEMBERS.
We invite you to review our bylaws for specific leadership role descriptions.

Samantha Rivera
MS, LPC, NCC
President 2024-2026
D211 High School Counselor and
Staff Therapist at Advocacy & Education Consulting

Omobolanle (Gloria) Wunuken
MS, LPC
President-Elect 2025-2026
Mental Health Professional

Christine Vinci
LCPC
Newsletter Committee Chair & Secretary 2024-26
Therapist at Geode Health

Melissa Paluck
LCPC
Treasurer 2024-26
Therapist at Dynamic Direction Counseling

Greta Nielsen
LCPC, NCC
Past President 2024-2026
Co-Owner and Psychotherapist at Illunminate Therapy & Wellness