Gwyndolyn Moss
Executive Director
2201 Toronto Road, Suite 174
Springfield, Illinois 62712
Office: 447-910-4626
Cell: 773-316-6919
gmoss@ianetwork.org
Gwyndolyn Moss is a lifelong learner and professional teaching artist. She grew up in Elburn, Illinois and has a background in fine arts, and various levels of formal and informal education.
Gwyn is honored to be the Executive Director at Illinois AfterSchool Network (IAN). IAN allows her to work with thousands of expanded learning spaces staff across the state of Illinois. Gwyn has been actively engaged within the afterschool field since 2008. Beginning her career as direct service staff and later moving into administration, she shares her passion for connecting youth with meaningful opportunities to grow and thrive.
During graduate school, Gwyn found a passion in exploring career options through volunteering in the community. Specifically volunteering in the Chicago Cabrini Green Tutoring Center and at the Around the Coyote Arts non profit organization. These experiences set the tone for working with youth and embracing the vast opportunities available to engage and learn in the expanded learning space.
Prior to working for IAN, Gwyn was the Teen Program Director at Concordia Place, a multigenerational nonprofit in Chicago. Spending fifteen years with teens and youth was a privilege. Time spent with teens shaped her perspective of building resilient structures that offer opportunities for youth to have hands-on experiential learning, including volunteering. This strong belief links back to the need for actively increasing volunteering opportunities for youth and adults.
In addition to work within the expanded learning spaces, Gwyn is also a Governor appointed Commissioner on the Serve Illinois Board. Gwyn is a proud member of the Chicago Women in Philanthropy group. Previously, for four years she was a teaching faculty member for humanities working with adult learners at University of Phoenix (Loop Campus). Gwyn lives in Deerfield with her charismatic husband and dynamic daughter.
Linda Flesch
Administrative Assistant
2201 Toronto Road, Suite 174
Springfield, IL 62712
Office: 447-910-4626
admin@ianetwork.org
Linda was hired by the Illinois AfterSchool Network in 2008 when IAN started our first physical office in Springfield, Illinois. Prior to working at IAN, she was a Legislative Secretary for eight years at the Illinois Municipal League. Linda’s career has spanned many public office roles. Among her vast career, Linda held positions at the Illinois Utilities Associations and the University of Illinois at Springfield. Linda’s personal passions extend to acrylic and watercolor painting. She has won some awards for her original work at shows in Springfield, Illinois. Linda is also the proud mother of two sons and five grandchildren -whom she loves dearly.