Shawn E. Jeffers

Shawn E. Jeffers is an Adjunct Professor at Northern Illinois University's Department of Public Administration and serves as Executive Director of Little City Foundation, where he leads over 400 staff and a volunteer board of 40 leaders to advance equality and dignity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Illinois. His 25+ years of expertise in human services and nonprofit management informs his leadership in both academic and organizational contexts.

• Executive Director, Little City Foundation
• Adjunct Professor, Northern Illinois University
• Board Member, Illinois Governor’s Human Services Commission
• Advisor, Progressive Housing Inc. and Harper College Human Services Program

Jeffers holds degrees in psychology and public administration from Northern Illinois University. His work focuses on innovative service delivery models for disability support organizations and strategic nonprofit leadership.