Our Team

James G. Allen, Jr. joined the Board of Directors of the Open Door Health Center of IL in October 2022, bringing a wealth of experience from his diverse career and community involvement, contributing to its mission of providing comprehensive healthcare services to the communities they serve. James began his term as Board President in 2025. James is an active member of his community, serving on various boards and participating in local initiatives. In addition to his 18 year career as a flight attendant with United Airlines, James has been working as a paralegal with the Law Offices of Andrew J. Sosnowski since June 2022, where he has dedicated most of his time to provide Pro Bono legal services alongside Volunteers of America Illinois, supporting their Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program. James graduated from Elgin Community College in 2022, earning associate degrees in arts and in Applied Science. Throughout his years at ECC, James served in many significant leadership roles, including as the 2021-2022 President of the Students Who Are Not Silent (SWANS), the LGBQIA +Student Organization. During this same time, James worked with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office—demonstrating his commitment to public service. James currently serves on the Board of the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra and in the Bright Futures Campaign Cabinet of the Elgin Community College Foundation. Beyond his role at ODHCIL, James serves as a Board Member and the Vice President of the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestras, and he is a member of the Bright Futures Campaign Cabinet of the Elgin Community College Foundation. James is deeply committed to enhancing the lives of those in his community, and his broad experience and dedication make him an asset to the team at ODHCIL James lives in Elgin, Illinois, with his partner, Peter, and their nephew, William, whom they've helped raise since he was seven.