MEET THE OK TEAM
Opportunity Knocks is dedicated to enriching life and community. We exist to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they live, work, learn, grow and connect within their community. We believe in a dynamic, person-centered, and community-based approach to programming that engages the voice of all Warriors, thrives on interdependent connections, encourages exploration, centers on holistic wellness and healthy relationships.
Be a part of the OK Mission
Interested in joining our team. Click below and learn more about open positions and how to apply.
Program Team
Where are you from? Oak Park, Illinois
What are your hobbies/interests? Running, Meditation, & Gardening
What is your favorite food? Anything sweet potatoes, red beans and rice
Why did you want to be part of the OK family? It makes me feel young.
Where are you from? Hometown, IL
What are your hobbies/interests? Family fun, riding my bike & exercising, reading, listening to music, & being in nature
What is your favorite food? Tacos for sure
Why did you want to be part of the OK family? . I love the opportunity to work with a loving community and also to be as creative as my imagination allows.
Where are you from? LaGrange Park, IL
What are your hobbies/interests? skin/hair/self care, painting, photography
What is your favorite food? pasta & thai food
Why did you want to be part of the OK family? I loved the environment and the fun that is/was always happening at the knocks
Where are you from? Collinsville, IL
What are your hobbies/interests? Music, Art, & People
What is your favorite food? French Fries or Fruit
Why did you want to be part of the OK family? I love the mission & the people!
Where are you from? Stockton, Illinois
What are your hobbies/interests? Yoga, Painting, Reading, Trying New Things, Shopping
What is your favorite food? Potatoes
Why did you want to be part of the OK family? The overwhelming sense of community/family here and to be a part of something that makes other’s lives a little better
Where are you from? Oak Park, Illinois
What are your hobbies/interests? Music, Nintendo Games, Board Games, Bike Riding, Hiking
What is your favorite food? Curry of all kinds, and french fries
Why did you want to be part of the OK family? I am passionate about working with people with disabilities, and I just love everything about OK!
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Where are you from? Costa Rica
What are your hobbies/interests? I love coffee and painting and my newest one is that I am trying to learn the piano
What is your favorite food? Definitely Indian food- butter chicken
Why did you want to be part of the OK family? Cause I wanted to be a part of a community after moving from Costa Rica
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Where are you from? Crestwood, Illinois
What are your hobbies/interests? I love to cook, do makeup, art, and anything involving music.
What is your favorite food? My favorite food is spaghetti!
Why did you want to be part of the OK family? I wanted to join this family because I love to see a group of people who show equal love and kindness to everyone no questions asked.
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Where are you from? Lombard, IL
What are your hobbies/interests? Skating, cooking, working out
What is your favorite food? French Fries
Why did you want to be part of the OK family? I wanted to work somewhere meaningful
Enterprise Team
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Where are you from? River Forest, Illinois
What are your hobbies/interests? Cooking, Basketball, Books
What is your favorite food? Tacos
Why did you want to be part of the OK family? Because I love to work with the warriors and get them involved in programs
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Admin Team
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Where are you from? Chicago, IL
What are your hobbies/interests? Photography & Crafting
What is your favorite food? Lou Malnati’s Deep Dish pizza
Why did you want to be part of the OK family? The interconnectedness of the social enterprises was what piqued my interest, and from there I felt a deep commitment to the mission and vision.
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Where are you from? Madison, WI
What are your hobbies/interests? I love planning events/gatherings, being involved/assisting around communities/events, being involved in entire best buddies programs around Chicago, and much more
What is your favorite food? I really love the entire variety of foods & drinks. I mostly love going out to restaurants & fast food places.
Why did you want to be part of the OK family? I really seriously would like to direct & manage the entire Information Technology department by putting together projects on how to improve them, including upgrades & more
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