Ike Muzikowski

President and Principal

The son of Hope founders, Bob and Tina Muzikowski, Ike graduated CHA in 2011 before studying Economics at Columbia University. He served as the College Counselor, Admissions Director, long-term sub, International Student Program Director, and varsity soccer coach prior to earning a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Harvard. Ike lives in East Garfield Park, and enjoys international travel, soccer, classic novels, stand-up comedy, and announcing Hope sports games.

Gail Clark

Executive Assistant to the President

Michael Broccolino

Chief Financial Officer

Rebecca Rodriguez

Dean of Academics

Charles Landrum

Dean of Student Culture

Michael Wright

Student Support Specialist

Jenellie Coleman

School Counselor

Joseph Salituro

Athletic Director & General Manager – Hope Student Athletic Center

Joe Salituro was born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago.  After attending Loyola Academy, he went on to graduate from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts – Communications degree.  Prior to joining the Athletics Department at Chicago Hope Academy in 2020, Joe spent almost two decades working in sports marketing and event management.  He was in charge of numerous sporting events including, The Under Armour All-America Football Game, The College Slam Dunk and Three Point Championships, and The College Home Run Derby. Joe’s main responsibilities at Hope include leading the Athletics Department and managing the Athletics Campus, which includes Hope Gym, Hope Track, and Hope Field at Altgeld Park. Joe currently lives on the northwest side of Chicago with his wife and two sons.

Lafayette McGary

Assistant Athletic Director

Lafayette McGary Jr. was born and raised on the West side of Chicago. After graduating from Chicago Hope Academy in 2015, Lafayette earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing and Master’s degree in Business Design and Innovation at Carthage College. While in college, Lafayette had a successful career as a member of the football team which inspired him to become involved with a career in Athletics. He now serves as the Assistant Athletic Director, and works closely with student-athletes, coaches, and trainers to promote athletic success. Lafayette is passionate about mentoring urban youth to help with life skills in the neighborhood of Austin where he grew up. In his spare time, Lafayette enjoys volunteering at local park districts and spending time with family.

Chris Mallette

Director of Community Engagement and Head Football Coach

Chris is the Head Football Coach and manages relationships with Hope’s community partners, including close ties with the Police force, Fire department, city council, local churches and violence reduction initiatives in gang & community outreach. A man of God called to raise up young men and women of color, Chris has been in ministry for over two decades in some of the toughest areas of Chicago. He fondly recalls praying tongues on gang outreach trips and seeing police officers commit their lives to Christ. He previously worked in Mayor Daley’s cabinet as head of the violence reduction strategy and has served in education and youth coaching for 20+ years. He attended Princeton University where he was an All American linebacker, and received his JD from the University of Pennsylvania. He Is a proud husband and father of 4. Chris’s son, Judah, is a Junior at Hope and his son, Levi, is an incoming freshman.

Scout Muzikowski

Director of Admissions

Lissette Ortiz

Admissions Counselor

Williett Hewlett

Business Office Coordinator

Jackson Willis

Registrar

Melissa Montiel

Main Office Manager

Phoebe Caudill

Main Office Assistant

Bart Marchant

Chief Advancement Officer

Christine Holt

Executive Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer

Staunton Peck

Vice President of Advancement

Traci Melcher

Scholarship Procurement Director

Jose Nietes

Career Advancement Officer

Irma Dominguez

Building & Facilities Manager

Oliver Willis

Facilities Manager Assistant

Keith Sanders

Assistant Building Manager