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Mission and Vision

Chocolate Chips Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Lake County, IL. The mission is to instill a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Art and Math (S.T. E².A.M.) in girls, with a goal of increasing interests in related careers among underrepresented girls. 


Chocolate Chips Association supports girls in reaching their full potential by providing mentors and an engaging interactive educational curriculum. We focus on instilling values that promote cultural awareness and healthy living. Participants graduate with a greater level of confidence and desire to succeed. Our ultimate goal is to serve girls within the local community.

WHO WE SERVE

Chocolate Chips Association Programs are for girls who are underserved and underrepresented in S.T.E².A.M.

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HOW WE SERVE

The program supports Lake County girls September through May.


Core S.T. E².A.M. Program- Supports girls in 2nd – 5th grades.  Program is hosted two Saturdays per month and includes S.T. E².A.M. workshops, life skills classes, and S.T. E².A.M. field trips. (Registration required)


Middle School and High School Program-  Supports girls in 6th - 12th grades with monthly meetings that include scientific workshops, field trips, and S.T. E².A.M. opportunities with our community and corporate partners. (Registration required)


S.T. E².A.M.  Workshops  - Supports girls with monthly workshops at Lake County Schools and Community Organizations. (Special Request)



BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jackie Tompkins, CPA, CMA

Acting President / Treasurer


Lenita SimsSpears, ESQ.

Vice President and Legal Director

Regulatory Law Consultant and 

Adjunct Law Professor, JMLS


Carla Little, Ph.D.

Scientific Director 

State of IL DPH, Office of 

Preparedness and Response


Karyn Quick, MBA

Technology Director 

Pharmaceutical Head of Testing 

Center of Excellence

Karen Jones, CEO / Executive Director

Today we’d like to introduce you to Karen Jones.


Karen, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.


Growing up in inner-city Philadelphia, Service was always part of my life, on the receiving end. From involvement with the Boys and Girls Club, Girls Scouts, United Way and Salvation Army Programs. I am very blessed for all of the wonderful people and my mom that poured into me their love, their faith and their gifts which helped me to have a strong foundation of community.


I also started my love of Science at an early age and attended an Agriculture High School just outside Philadelphia, and prior to graduating from College with a degree in Chemistry, I volunteered in the lab at the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office. After graduation, I moved to Dallas, Texas with family and started my career with Abbott in Research and Development. I recently retired from Abbott in 2016 after 33 years and while working at Abbott I continued supporting my community by volunteering with various groups involving youth.

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Chocolate Chips Association

13 N. Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL  60085

(224) 255-7836 | Info@ccassoc.org


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