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Tommy Rogers

Executive Director

Tommy leads Bishop Anderson House in carrying out its strategic mission of equitably caring for the human spirit. He oversees all organizational operations, maintains relationships with major donors, and serves as the primary liaison to the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Tommy provides pastoral care to clergy dealing with conflict and burnout, facilitates the Spiritual Care Visitor Training Program, and ensures the organization's commitment to social responsibility and racial justice remains at the forefront of all initiatives.

Areas of Responsibility

  • Strategic Mission
  • Donor Relations
  • Pastoral Care
  • Clergy Support
  • Social Responsibility

Micheal Smith

Associate Director and Chaplain

Micheal serves as Associate Director for Bishop Anderson House while providing full-time spiritual care to patients, families, and staff at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County. In his leadership role, he supports the Executive Director in strategic planning and organizational oversight, ensuring seamless operations across all programs. He coordinates self-care events for hospital staff, including the annual Blessing of the Hands during Nurse's Week, helping healthcare workers reconnect with their calling as caregivers while managing the emotional demands of their profession.

Areas of Responsibility

  • Strategic Mission
  • Donor Relations
  • Pastoral Care
  • Clergy Support
  • Social Responsibility

Ebony Only

Director for Community Engagement and Community Chaplain

Ebony extends Bishop Anderson House's ministry beyond hospital walls, providing spiritual care and training to clergy, non-profit leaders and faith communities on Chicago's near West and South sides. She builds relationships with community leaders through the initiative, manages communications and social media outreach, and conducts research on secondary traumatic stress and the impact of spiritual care interventions in diverse communities.

Areas of Responsibility

  • Strategic Mission
  • Donor Relations
  • Pastoral Care
  • Clergy Support
  • Social Responsibility

Rose Cicero

Part-time Chaplain

Rose provides compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and staff while supporting Bishop Anderson House alumni through continuing education events and social gatherings. She helps facilitate the Partners in Caring program and leads development workshops in faith communities, sharing the mission and impact of Bishop Anderson House's work throughout the region.

Areas of Responsibility

  • Strategic Mission
  • Donor Relations
  • Pastoral Care
  • Clergy Support
  • Social Responsibility
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