Chelsea Haring- Cozzi, Ph.D.

Chelsea Haring-Cozzi, Ph.D., currently serves as the Executive Director of CHIP - Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention, leading efforts in strategic, operational, financial, programmatic, and advocacy areas since November 2018. Previously, Chelsea held the position of Senior Manager for Community Impact and Strategic Initiatives at United Way of Central Indiana, where collaboration with diverse stakeholders enhanced community outcomes. Prior academic roles include Adjunct Professor at Joliet Junior College and Program Chair/Assistant Professor at Governors State University, focusing on political science and social sciences. Chelsea's research background includes roles as a Research Assistant at Michigan State University and Independent Research Consultant at the Academy for Educational Development, with early experiences as a Case Manager for a program supporting homeless youth. Chelsea earned a Ph.D. in American Politics and Public Policy from Michigan State University.