Meet our friendly, professional staff!

M.A. in Educational Leadership – Higher Education, Northeastern Illinois University
B.A. in Arts, Entertainment and Media Management, Columbia College Chicago
Previously worked for Steppenwolf Theatre Company and for the City of Chicago as the Manager of Programming and Sponsorships at Millennium Park. Has been at Northeastern since 2009.
SU 207
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

B.A. Communications, State University of New York - College at Geneseo '96
M.A. Higher Education & Student Affairs, Indiana University '00
Over 15 years experience in Higher Education and Student Affairs in areas including Student Activities, Union Event Planning, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Leadership, Residence Life and Student Conduct.
SU 207
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

B.A. in English, Creative Writing, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University
A cumulative 20 years of professional experience in higher education, arts organizations and independent small businesses, focusing on facility operations, events planning and production.

Charlene began her event planning career in 1996 where she was part of the Events logistic- Trade show design team for TY Inc.(The Beanie Baby company) located in Westmont Il.
Charlene's education includes:
- B.A. of Business Administration (Marketing) - Jackson State University
- B.A. in Hospitality and Tourism Management(Special Events) - Roosevelt University
- Certified Event and Conference Service Specialist - Roosevelt University
- Certified Wedding and Special Events Specialist - Triton College
She is currently pursuing an M.B.A. in Event Management and Logistics at DeVry University.
Charlene is the owner and lead designer for C2Detail Events and Concierge Services. She is a wife of 27 years to Willie Johnson, and mother to Shamaine, Darien, Devin and Caimaia.
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

B.A Board of Governors, double Minor in Sociology and Criminal Justice, NEIU '05
Working on a Masters at NEIU in Inner City Studies
Student Union, SU207
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Northeastern University - Bachelors of Arts in Music (Vocal Performance and Guitar) Minor in Philosophy
Pursuing Master’s Degree in Communication, Media and Theatre
Multi-lingual: fluent in Bosnian or Serbo-Croatian and English.
Skilled in Photoshop, Adobe Indesign and Premier Pro.
MUSIC SKILLS
Singing: Baritone. Chorus and solo singing
Instruments: Versatile guitarist, ukulele, bass and basic piano skills
SU 207
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

BA Justice Studies, NEIU 2011
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N. St. Louis
Chicago, IL 60625
United States