Andrew Wheeler, LCSW | Janine Sergay

Andy Wheeler is a clinical social worker serving as the Manager of Trauma Recovery, Intervention, and Prevention in the Department of Trauma at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County. He has worked in the Trauma Department since graduating from the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work in 2013. He is a founding member of the Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program 'Healing Hurt People Chicago'. In addition to supervising the inpatient social work team in the Trauma Department, Andy provides leadership to the Cook County Health Trauma-Informed Care task force, teaches trauma-informed care at Midwestern University Medical School, and is a Clinical Field Consultant at the University of Chicago School of Social Work. His interests are in the intersection of violence, traumatic stress, resilience, and healthcare.

Janine Sergay has been serving as Cook County Health’s Director of Organizational and Workforce Development since 2022 where she focuses on unlocking potential by enhancing team performance, developing talent, supporting employee wellbeing, and optimizing operations. As an industrial psychologist and strategist, she has facilitated strategic planning, organizational development, and change management across the globe, functioned as an interim CEO, and lectured MBAs.