Sally Stephens,
Associate Executive Director

Sally Stephens is the Associate Executive Director at IGSHPA. Sally has a background in State Government where she worked in the Illinois House of Representatives for over 13 years as both a Legislative Assistant and Photographer to the Speaker of the House.

After having her two children, Sally took a step back from the political world volunteering time to her children’s Preschool Co-Op , where she served as Board Secretary, and Co-Chaired the Hospitality Committee for the Springfield Pridefest Board.

Sally lives in Springfield, IL with her Husband, two children, two cats and a crazy dog.

Angela Nys,
Finance & Operations Support

Angela Nys is the Finance & Operations Support Specialist at IGSHPA. She has spent the last 3 years working as a ministry assistant/bookkeeper at a local church in Chatham, Illinois. Before returning to work part time at the church, she spent 13 years being a stay-at-home-mom. Angela is excited to be joining IGSHPA full time and loves being a part of the IGSHPA team!

Lisa Lipe,
Membership Specialist & GeoOutlook Editor

Lisa Lipe is the Membership Specialist & GeoOutlook Editor for IGSHPA.  She spent the last year working and helping at her children’s school and before that working as an office manager for a non for profit in Springfield, IL. Before returning to work, she spent 13 years being a stay-at-home-mom. Lisa is very excited to be joining IGSHPA full time and helping with grants and getting the GeoOutlook Magazine up and running again! She is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the IGSHPA team!