TLP's board of directors provides agency oversight and leads fundraising activities, including the annual Dream a Bigger Dream Gala. The board has two standing committees, executive and finance. Beyond these committees, board members also lead various strategic initiatives identified each year.

Gerald joined the board in 2001 and was elected to the chairmanship in 2005. Prior to his current post, he served as the board's secretary, and as co-chair of the Gala. He is a partner at the law firm of Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, and was recently selected as one of the top 40 under 40 lawyers in Illinois by Law Bulletin Publishing Company's Chicago Daily Law Bulletin/Chicago Lawyer. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Boardroom Bound, Jackson Park Hospital Foundation, and Christ Temple Baptist Church.

Kathy's association with Teen Living Programs began in the early 1990s. She has been a board leader in various periods throughout that association, including board chair. Kathy is sole proprietor of ODInsight, an organizational development firm. She volunteers as an executive coach and for the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions.

Llevelyn joined the board in 2004. He is a partner of Greenwood 361° LLC. Llevelyn is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Vice President of Martine Temple Community Foundation, Treasurer of Martin Temple African American Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, and board member of Reading is Fundamental Chicago.

Bruce joined the board in 1995, and has held a variety of posts including chair of the Gala. He is chief marketing officer of Benicorp. Bruce is a member of the Iowa State Alumni Association and ACORD.

Michelle joined the board in 2004, and served as the chair of the program committee and member of the finance committee prior to becoming treasurer in 2005. Michelle is a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She is a member of the American Institution of CPAs, the Illinois Society of CPAs, The Ohio State University Alumni Association, and St. Mary's Church Riverside.

Brenna joined Teen Living Programs in 2000, serving as the chair of the TLP Associates. In 2006, she was elected to the board of directors. She has been active on the Gala committee, and currently oversees the Proof Positive Initiative, the agency's program to drive strategic planning through client outcome tracking. Brenna works for IBM as a Global Solutions Manager.

Tim began his association with Teen Living Programs in 2001, and joined the board of directors in 2007. He is Clinical Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Tim also runs a marketing consulting firm with several Fortune 100 companies as clients.

Billy joined the board in 2005. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, National Sales Network, and board member of Diversity Best Practices. Billy is the Chief Diversity Officer for MTV Networks.

Jeff began his association with Teen Living Programs in the 1990s, and joined the board in 2001. He is the chair of the 2007 Dream a Bigger Dream Gala. He is a member of Purdue University's and Kellogg School of Management's Alumni Associations, the National Black MBA Association, and the Apostolic Church of God. Jeff is the Director of Planning and Operations at the Chicago Tribune.

Rich joined the board in 2001 and has served in various leadership roles, including chair. He currently serves on the finance committee. Rich is a member of Financial Executives Institute and the Illinois CPA Society. He is the Chief Financial Officer and Principal for CCA Strategies

Paul joined the board in 2000 and currently oversees the capital project team. He is a director of Security State Bank and a member of Unity in Chicago Church. Paul is sole proprietor of McHugh Development, a real estate development firm.

Dolores has been a board member since 2005. She serves on the finance committee and is active in government relations for the agency. She is a member of the Martin Temple A.M.E. Zion Church and Spoonful of Hope. Dolores is CEO of AllPoints Security.