Meet Our Staff

Mrs. Carolyn Khan is the Executive Director of Bridges to New Day, nfp.  Mrs. Khan has a master-degree in counseling from Governors State University. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and a certified domestic violence professional (CDVP). She is a founding member of the organization. She has worked in the social service field for over 20 years. In her career, she developed and implemented a program that provided services to preschools and grade schools after a violent incident occurred in the community. And she trained staff and developed a parenting program that provided in-home visitation as well as parenting groups in both English and Spanish. In addition, she has provided counseling to adults, children, couples and families. Mrs. Khan is past president of the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional Board. She is past president of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Board.  he is currently President Elect of the Illinois Counseling Association and Strategic Planning Chair.  Mrs. Khan has presented numerous presentations on a variety of issues though out Illinois on such subjects as; effects of violence on children, domestic violence, interventions with children, adolescents and adults exposed to violence, helping children deal with loss; program development; and more.