Chicago, Illinois, July 8, 2025  With energy, vision, and a proven track record, Molly Conley stepped into the role of Executive Director at The Village Chicago on July 7. She brings over a decade of nonprofit leadership and a commitment to supporting older adults in living purposeful, connected lives.

Conley will focus on advancing the 16 year-old Village’s mission of engaged and secure lives for older adults through the power of community. Her professional work in aging services at the HAP Foundation and personal experience as a caregiver have fueled her vision for an innovative, fiscally strong organization, fully immersed in the interests and needs of its members.

David Baker, Board Chair who led the search committee observes , “Molly Conley is a seasoned veteran of nonprofits with a passion for the mission of serving older adults. She demonstrates strong management and fundraising skills so necessary in today’s environment.  We are fortunate that she saw this position as an opportunity to fulfill her career aspirations.” 

Conley explains, “We want to expand the impact of some of the Village’s signature programs that already make such a difference for solo agers, family caregivers, and those seeking new social networks after retirement and beyond.

“I am honored to be chosen to build on the Village’s strong legacy and to help shape its exciting future.”

Chicago, Illinois July 1, 2025. The Village Chicago announces that Executive
Director Niki Fox will step down this July after ten years of visionary, mission-
driven service that helped shape the organization into a nationally recognized
model for aging in community.

Fox began her journey with the Village as a social work intern and went on to
serve in multiple roles—including Member Services Manager and Director of
Health and Wellbeing—before assuming the role of Executive Director. In each
position, she brought a unique blend of clinical expertise, compassion, and
efficiency.

Fox was instrumental in designing some of the Village’s signature programs
including the Brain Health/Memory loss program. She leaves behind a legacy of
purpose and possibility and is an inspiring example of how to build a supportive,
caring community.

“Niki truly embraces and lives the mission of The Village Chicago” said David
Baker, Board Chair. “She embodied the mission through her engagement and
support of our members, her development of programs to serve our changing
needs, and her every communication with us”

While this marks the end of an extraordinary chapter, a new leader has been
named to continue the important work ahead.

The Village Chicago is a community of people who choose to share interests, experience,
and friendship as we age. Together with a professional staff, volunteers, and an
extensive network of services and service providers, we offer new social connections,
lifelong learning, opportunities to find purpose, and support through life transitions. 
Everyone needs a Village – who’s yours?