Delphine F. Rankin

Delphine F. Rankin, Ed.D has a diverse work experience in the field of social services and child welfare. Delphine F. currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at SOS Children's Villages Illinois, a position they have held since November 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Operating Officer at the same organization from February 2020 to December 2022.

Delphine has also worked in various leadership roles at other organizations. From 2014 to 2020, they were the Director of Programs and Services at SOS Children's Villages Illinois, where they oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Roosevelt Square programs and clinical services. Delphine F. was responsible for supervising and guiding the overall functioning of the programs and providing support to children, biological and foster parents. Delphine F. also led the recruitment, selection, and admission process for intake of children, following all state and organizational guidelines.

Before joining SOS Children's Villages Illinois, Delphine served as the Executive Director of Beloved Community Family Services, Inc. from August 2004 to December 2014. In this role, they acted as a fiscal agent for the organization and reported to the Board of Directors. Delphine F. provided financial reports and administrative support to program and Board activities. Delphine F. also developed and implemented social service programs and established relationships with funding partners.

Prior to their role at Beloved Community Family Services, Inc., Delphine worked as the Director of Client Services at ABJ Community Family Services, Inc. from 1995 to 2004. Delphine F. provided clinical supervision and administrative support for a team of approximately 50 staff members and ensured agency compliance with Child Welfare laws and licensing requirements of Behavioral Health Services. Delphine F. also maintained relationships with community agencies.

Delphine's earlier experience includes working as a Case Manager at South Central Community Services, Inc. from 1994 to 1995. In this role, they provided direct services to children and families in the Juvenile Court System, preparing relevant documentation and developing client service plans to assist families in achieving their goals.

Overall, Delphine F. Rankin, Ed.D has demonstrated their expertise and leadership abilities in the field of social services and child welfare through their various positions and responsibilities.

Dr. Delphine F. Rankin holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Organizational Leadership, which they obtained from Argosy University Chicago between the years 2010 and 2015. Prior to this, they pursued their studies at Eastern Illinois University and completed a Master of Science in Education (MS.Ed) degree in Counseling from 1989 to 1995. In addition to their academic achievements, Dr. Rankin has also obtained a certification in Managing Stress for Positive Change from LinkedIn in December 2021.