Allen, a graduate of Washington University and Fontbonne University, holds a Masters’ Degree in Social Work and Bachelors’ Degree in Business Management. Allen comes to Crown Center with over 12 years of non-profit experience.   Previous work includes the State Health Insurance Program CLAIM and an Aging Specialist with St. Louis Area Agency on Aging. Allen’s responsibilities at Crown Center include  providing information, referrals, advocacy and supportive counseling to clients to ensure client access to government and community resources.

Schuch, a graduate of Webster University and National Louis University, holds a Masters’ Degree in Human Resource Development and a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Science.  Schuch comes to Crown Center with over 30 years of non-profit experience.  Previous work includes Regional Executive Director with the St. Louis Easter Seal Society and the Down Syndrome Association of Greater. Schuch’s responsibilities at Crown Center include coordinating the daily operations and administrative support for the kosher meal site dinner program.