The Creative Accelerator deadline is today, November 20, at 11:59pm. IAC staff are available until 5:00pm to answer questions. If you need assistance accessing the Salesforce grant portal, please email John Gawlik.
About the IACA
IAC staff has a hybrid working model. While staff checks their phone messages, it is recommended to contact us via email for quicker response time.
The IAC divided the state into six distinct regions allowing Program Directors to oversee entire communities as opposed to artistic disciplines.
Joshua Davis-Ruperto Executive Director Joshua.Davis@illinois.gov (312) 814-6759
Encarnacion Teruel Deputy Director Encarnacion.Teruel@illinois.gov (312) 814-6990
Teresa Davis Director of Strategic Partnerships Teresa.N.Davis@illinois.gov (312) 814-6753
Sandra Velazquez Chief Financial Officer Sandra.Velazquez@illinois.gov (312) 814-4993
George Tarasuk Director of Communications George.Tarasuk@illinois.gov (312) 814-3916
Margaret Gonzalez Communications Coordinator Margaret.Gonzalez@illinois.gov (312) 814-6755
Willie Lin Director of Administration Willie.Lin@illinois.gov (312) 814-6070
Jackie Banks-Mahlum Director of Programs Jackie.Banks-Mahlum@illinois.gov (312) 814-4990
Jerome Grand Program Director Jerome.Grand@illinois.gov (312) 814-6766
Susan Dickson Program Director Susan.Dickson@illinois.gov (312) 814-6740
Angelique Grandone Program Director Angelique.Grandone@illinois.gov (312) 814-4991
Danielle Heal Program Director Danielle.Heal@illinois.gov (312) 793-1060
John Gawlik Program Director John.Gawlik@illinois.gov (312) 793-1043
Manisha Gajapathy Accountant Supervisor Manisha.Gajapathy@illinois.gov (312) 814-4992
Pius Zacharias Director of Grants Management Pius.Zacharias@illinois.gov (312) 814-3300
Shaun Banks Office Specialist Shaun.D.Banks@illinois.gov (312) 814-3111
Lilian Madu Office Specialist Lilian.C.Madu@illinois.gov (312) 814-6205