Supervisor: Nicole Milano Leyva, M.S.W.
Nicole obtained a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago, with a concentration in Community, Administration and Policy. Nicole received her clinical license in 2005. She is also a certified lead risk assessor. Nicole has been at LCHC since October 2001 where she provides leadership to MCH Pediatric Team. Nicole can be contacted at nicolemilano@lawndale.org or 773.650.3217.

Health Support Worker II: Tasmania Pegues
Tas obtained her Bachelors Degree in Human Services from National Louis University. Tas has over 10 years of social service experience working with children and families. She maintains a caseload of high risk infants. Tas can be contacted at tasmaniapegues@lawndale.org or 773.650.3200 extension 1012.

Health Support Worker II: Erminia Garcia
Erminia obtained her masters degree in social work from Dominican University. She has experience working with children and families. Erminia is fluent in English and Spanish and maintains a caseload of high-risk infants. She can be contacted at erminiagarcia@lawndale.org or 773.843.3000 x1217.

Health Support Worker I: Candice Dowden-Muhammad
Candice received her bachelors degree from National Louis University, majoring in Applied Behavioral Science. She is making the transition from the corporate world to social services and she carries a caseload of low-risk infants. She can be contacted at candicemuhammad@lawndale.org or 773.843.3000 x1546.

Health Support Worker I: Jesus Rodriguez
Jesus obtained a bachelors degree from Loyola University with a major in political science. Jesus was previously part of the prenatal team. He is fluent in English and Spanish and maintains a caseload of low-risk infants. He can be reached at jesusrodriguez@lawndale.org or 773.843.3000 x1141.

Lead Educator: Carlos Arrizon
Carlos obtained his bachelors degree from Louisiana Tech University with a major in sociology. He is a certified lead risk assessor. Carlos is fluent in English and Spanish and educates families about lead poisoning and lead hazards. Carlos can be contacted at carlosarrizon@lawndale.org or 773.650.3200 x1334.

Lead Educator: Mavis Woodard
Mavis has been a Licensed Lead Risk Assessor since 1993. She has worked in the City of Chicago with lead poisoning issues for over 10 years! Mavis has been at LCHC since March 2003. She educates families about lead poisoning and lead hazards. Mavis can be contacted at mavisbrown@lawndale.org or 773.843.3000 x1251.

M.S.W. Student Intern – Elisabeth Gainer
Libby received her bachelors degree from Miami University in Ohio, majoring in Sociology. She is at Loyola University Chicago studying for a Masters Degree in Social Work. She completes developmental screenings with children ages 4 months to 5 years old and is also working to implement LCHC’s new pediatric obesity program. Libby can be reached at elisabethgainer@lawndale.org or 773.843.3000 x 1519.