Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Kenya A. Jenkins-Wright
Contact Title
Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission, General Counsel
Contact Phone
312.793.5900
Contact E-Mail
Kenya.Jenkins-Wright@illinois.gov
Function
The Commission provides legal assistance to mentally ill, the developmentally disabled, and physically handicapped; investigates complaints of violations of mental health and disability laws by service providers; arranges guardianship for adults incapable of managing their own personal or financial affairs. The Commission shall annually elect a Chairman. 6 members constitute a quorum.
Term
3 years. Terms ending June 30, beginning on July 1, and until successor is appointed. A member may serve a maximum of 2 consecutive terms.
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
11 appointed by the Governor. 1 (at least) 60 years of age.
Chair
Elected by the Board for 1-year terms at 1st meeting of the year
Authority
20 ILCS 3955/3
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dew, Donald | 06/30/2024 | 10/09/2020 | Governor | Member, Vice Chair | Cook | ||
| Kennelly, Mary | 06/30/2022 | 11/15/2019 | Governor | Member | Morgan | ||
| Morrison, Sen. Julie | 06/30/2023 | 03/15/2021 | Governor | Member | Lake | ||
| Stewart, Ava George | 06/30/2025 | 08/05/2022 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Williams, Sonni Choi | 06/30/2021 | 10/02/2020 | Governor | Member,Chair | Will | ||
| Carroll, Jonathan | 06/30/2021 | 11/15/2019 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Schleifer, Andrea | 06/30/2009 | 06/20/2008 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Rothert, Anthony | 06/30/2013 | 08/29/2008 | Governor | Member | Madison | ||
| Davis, William | 06/30/2023 | 08/08/2016 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Eisenhart, Kathryn | 06/30/2022 | 01/21/2020 | Governor | Member | Sangamon | ||
| Bennett, Thomas | 06/30/2025 | 01/24/2020 | Governor | Member | Ford |