At The Back Office Cooperative, we believe in using our skills and experience to support member organizations and strengthen the nonprofit sector as a whole.
Grace Holland joined BOC in 2020 as the Sales & Operations Manager. She has previously worked in the finance and investment industry at Prudential Financial, supporting C-level executives in an administrative and operational capacity. Prior to her time at Prudential, she participated in Amate House, a post-graduate year-of-service program, where she gained valuable experience at the Chicago Legal Clinic. As the Intake Specialist there, she worked to provide legal aid to those experiencing mortgage foreclosure.
Grace is dedicated to community building and strengthening the nonprofit sector. She is originally from Erie, PA, and holds a BA in History from John Carroll University.
Shamaila “Anny” Khalid Fitzpatric joined BOC in July of 2024 as the Non-Profit Services Consultant. Anny is a retired Army veteran with 15 years of Special Operations experience and 20 years of active military service. She is currently a second-year student at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and a mother of two boys, Elijah and Ibrahim.
Anny is passionate about veteran advocacy and the inclusion of minorities and marginalized populations. She believes her experience in development and diplomacy from her military career can be effectively translated to benefit the local communities in Chicago and nationally.
As an advocate for transformative change, Anny realizes that there is no time like the present to tackle challenges that affect millions of people. She is eager to continue serving in various capacities, bringing her unique perspective and experience to make a positive impact in her community, just as she did throughout her military career.