Kathy Stoeberl is an accomplished and visionary leader, driving the success of a social enterprise within a non-profit organization. She has played a pivotal role in significantly increasing revenue and expanding the organization’s reach. She began working with the Chicago Lighthouse in 2013 and has grown the social enterprise to encompass 15 contact centers contracts, generating employment opportunities for over 650 individuals.

The call centers play a crucial role in generating essential income for The Chicago Lighthouse’s programs and services, contributing approximately 70% of the organization’s overall revenue. Since FY 2017, the call centers alone have generated over $175M in revenue, over $30M in operating income. The call centers expand The Chicago Lighthouse’s impact across the greater Chicagoland area, with 30% of employees coming from our mission-related populations.

In 2023, Stoeberl became Chief Business Strategy Officer for The Chicago Lighthouse. Ms. Stoeberl works at the forefront of the organization’s social business enterprise. Under her guidance, the social enterprise has broadened its offerings, diversified revenue streams, and cultivated strategic partnerships with organizations like the Illinois Tollway and UI Health, just to name a few. In addition, Kathy has been an integral part in the development of partnering with an east coast organization, BSD Enterprises, and continues to focus on the growth of their social enterprise division, resulting in heightened financial resilience and enduring viability.

Ms. Stoeberl’s visionary and results-oriented leadership has led The Chicago Lighthouse’s social enterprise to significant revenue growth, bringing stability to the non-profit organization. Her strategic leadership, business acumen, and commitment to social impact has played a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission and creating sustainable change.