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Ines Kutlesa has extensive work experience in various roles in the mental health and social services field. Ines began their career as the Chief Executive Officer at Guardian Angel Community Services in 1999. In 2001, they joined the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as a Child Welfare Specialist. In the same year, they also started working at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts.

Ines Kutlesa holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology, also from Eastern Illinois University. In addition, Ines has obtained various certifications, including Certified Clinical Trauma Professional from Evergreen Certifications in 2020 and a Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Michigan State University in 2009. Other certifications include being a Child Welfare Specialist and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, both obtained in 2001. Ines also has training in areas such as Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and the DCFS Child Care Act.