Meet the Team

  • Kim Keenan, LCSW, PhD

    Creator

    Kim has an MSW from the University of Illinois and a Master’s in Psychology and PhD in Applied Ecopsychology from Akamai University (ASIC accreditation). She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience in community health, mental health, research, project management and NFP leadership. She has taught both undergraduate and graduate social work courses for over 15 years.

    She .has dedicated her career energies to improving the quality and quantity of social workers and mental health providers state wide.

  • Crystal Holt, MA

    Curriculum Design

    Crystal received her BA in Social Justice from the University of Illinois and her MA in Human Development Counseling from Bradley University. She has over 35 years experience in community service and social work.

    She is currently working towards her Graduate Certification in Trauma and Resilience through Wilmington University while completing her clinical supervision for her LCPC.

    Her heart’s desire is to serve God and her community with the greatest care and love.

  • Meggan McKean, LCSW

    Operations

    Meggan McKean received her bachelor’s degree in social work from Bradley University and received her MSW from University of Illinois. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois.

    Ms. McKean has experience primarily working in child welfare system at DCFS and at private agencies in the Peoria area. She has also worked within the correctional system in Illinois as a mental health professional. In her spare time, Ms. McKean enjoys spending time with her husband and kids

  • Thomas Keenan, MSW, LSW

    Partnerships

    Tom began his journey as a police explorer, cadet and then police officer for the City of Peoria before completing his undergraduate work at Illinois State University. He then completed his MSW from the University of Illinois and is working on his clinical hours in order to complete his LCSW.

    He has extensive experience in community work, child welfare and mental health. He currently works at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in the Emergency Department as a care manager.

    He enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter in addition to renovating is first home.

  • Amanda McGarvey MSW, QIDP

    Operations

    Amanda obtained her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from Aurora University. She is working on completing her clinical hours to complete her LCSW. Currently, she serves as the Director of Case Management and QIDP at a nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities. Her career journey began in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Medical Assistant, inspiring her to pursue higher education in social work. Amanda’s career is marked by her expertise in mental health treatment, trauma-informed care, and advocacy for medically complex individuals. She is deeply committed to promoting mental health awareness and fostering acceptance of grief in communities.

    Outside of work, Amanda finds joy in photography, painting, traveling, and quality time with loved ones.

Social Workers are innovators.

Social workers are essential to the health of individuals, families, groups and building of communities. However, the profession of social work is often misunderstood and relies too heavily on the student themselves to navigate their own path with limited access to mentoring and resources.

Illinois Center for Social Work Development was created to provide students, organizations, schools, churches, healthcare and academic institutions a hub in obtaining quality information, access to mentors and cost effective resources on critical steps necessary for current and potential students to start and grow their social work professional career.

Join us as we nurture, innovate and elevate the social work profession into the future.

Kim Keenan, MSW, LCSW, PhD
Creator