Meet The Leadership
Angelesha Jones — Secretary
Angelesha Jones is a Chicago-based entrepreneur and business development professional. As Secretary of the Rutues Center, she supports strong governance practices through documentation, compliance, and organizational accountability. She brings a disciplined, systems-oriented approach to board operations that helps ensure transparency and continuity as the organization grows.
Professional Background & Public Roles
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Angelesha Jones is a business development leader and entrepreneur based in Chicago, Illinois.
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She is the Founder and CEO of Golden Angel Management, a business development and sales strategy firm.
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Her work focuses on helping entrepreneurs increase revenue, build structure in sales departments, and grow their businesses through coaching, training, and strategic guidance.
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She uses the professional moniker “Coach Angel” in her work as a business and sales coach.
Hyson Harper — Treasurer
Hyson Harper serves as Treasurer of the Rutues Center and is affiliated with ANCHOR, a Chicago-based community organization focused on neighborhood stability and resident empowerment. In his role, he provides financial oversight and stewardship, supporting responsible fiscal management and alignment between resources and mission-driven impact.
Professional Background & Public Roles
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Chicago-based community leader, founder of ANCHOR, a neighborhood-focused nonprofit organization.
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Publicly recognized for leadership and service.
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Associated with community-based initiatives focused on Youth engagement, neighborhood stability, and local impact.
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Recognized for humanitarian and community service contributions connected to nonprofit work.
Rutues Center for Business & People Development
Program Focus Areas
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Workforce & Clean Energy Leadership Development
We prepare individuals for careers in clean energy, utilities, and related sectors through workforce training, leadership coaching, and professional development pathways that support long-term advancement and retention. -
Trades Training & Hands-On Skill Building
We provide practical learning opportunities that connect classroom knowledge to real-world application, helping participants build technical skills, confidence, and readiness for careers in the skilled trades. -
Reentry & Justice-Impacted Workforce Support
We support returning citizens through trauma-informed workforce preparation, employer engagement, and peer-based supports that promote stability, employment success, and successful reintegration. -
Community Healing & Restorative Dialogue
We facilitate structured conversations and healing spaces that address trauma, conflict, and social harm—strengthening trust, accountability, and connection within communities. -
Youth Leadership & Ambassador Programs
We engage young people in leadership development, civic engagement, and career exploration, empowering them to become ambassadors for positive change in their communities. -
Business Psychology Coaching & Assessments
We apply evidence-based business psychology tools and coaching to help individuals and teams strengthen mindset, self-efficacy, communication, and goal attainment. -
Energy Education & Neighborhood Outreach
We deliver community-based education and outreach that helps residents understand energy efficiency, reduce costs, and access utility and sustainability programs.
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- Peer Support Specialist Development
We support the training and development of Peer Support Specialists by building skills in facilitation, trauma-informed care, ethical engagement, and community-based support—creating pathways for individuals with lived experience to lead and serve.
- Peer Support Specialist Development
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