Episode 17:

Geni Cutler is the Executive Director of Suburban Access and Open Access. She was born and raised in IL and has a Bachelor’s Degree from Trinity Christian College and a Master’s Degree from St. Xavier University. Geni has dedicated her career to working with people with disabilities and the underserved.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why service was such a big theme in Geni’s family and how she encouraged that mindset in her own children
• When Geni began working with people with disabilities
• The stories behind Suburban Access and Open Access, who they serve, and how they got started
• The Clothing Closet initiative and how it helps families in need
• Where the funding comes from and why donations are so important, particularly for Open Access
• How Geni and her team complete 1000 Thanksgiving meals to individuals and families in poverty
• Why Geni would encourage everybody to get involved with their local charitable organizations and how to get in touch with Suburban Access and Open Access
• The fantastic team that works with Geni to provide services to meet the needs of individuals in communities where access to vital services is limited

Resources:

• Websites: https://hopestartswithin.com/ and https://www.subacc.org/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/suburban-access-inc.
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpenAccessIL/ and https://www.facebook.com/suburbanaccess/