The Chicago Center Team

Tyler Hough, MS
Executive Director
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Tyler brings nearly a decade of experience in higher education and nonprofit development, including at the University of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, and launching a national coalition of colleges focused on education equity with the Coalition for College Access.
Tyler holds a master’s degree in higher education policy from Northwestern University and studied finance at the University of Chicago and political science at Loyola University Chicago.
As an avid runner, Tyler spends his time on the lakefront path during the summer and enjoys visiting Chicago's different neighborhoods for the food, coffee shops, and architecture.

Cameron fell in love with Chicago in the summer of 2009 as a student of the Chicago Center. After graduating from Southwestern College in 2010 with a degree in communication.
She was thrilled to return to the Center for her apprenticeship as the recruitment and campus relations coordinator. She was hired on as the administrative coordinator in 2012 and became the marketing director in January 2016.
Cameron began her new role in June of 2021. Living in Chicago has Cameron constantly feeling spoiled as there is never a shortage of things to do!

Greer Anderson, SU'18
Admissions Officer
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Greer Anderson (SU'18) has had the pleasure to serve as the Chicago Center's admissions officer since 2021. An alumnae of Hastings College in Hastings, NE, they know first hand the importance of an urban educational experience and are thrilled to help other students find their home in Chicago.
Outside of work, Greer is best known for spending time with their two cats (Meadow and Bunting), performing in Lakeside Pride's music ensembles, and visiting Chicago’s many museums.

Nancy attended the program as an undergraduate and fell in love with the city and the Center’s educational philosophy. She has an MS in teaching from U of C and over 15 years of classroom teaching experience.
She’s worked with Chicago Center for over 25 years and has served as student teaching program director since 2009. She loves learning and helping others learn. She enjoys creating nature walks, art and music, and attending cultural events in the city.

Frita Amor, FA'21
Program Coordinator
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Frita is from Maui, Hawaii, and has fallen in love with the Chicago lifestyle. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education through Bethany College.
Frita is passionate about assisting others and sharing her expertise in any way that would benefit those around her. Her stay at the Chicago Center has impacted her in unimaginable ways in her life-long learning.
She is hopeful that her new position as program coordinator will help future Chicago center students have a meaningful experience. Her favorite thing about living in Chicago so far is the sense of community it has to offer.
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Board of directors

Kevin Hough, FA'99,
Board Chair

Tiff Beatty, J'07

Cat Sanders, PhD

Patti Doyle, Treasurer
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Lynette DeJohnette

Okwara Uzoh, SU'08
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Elissa Clark

Jeff Meece, EdD
Interested in learning more about or joining the Chicago Center Board of Directors?
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Contact Executive Director Tyler Hough.