Board of Directors

								
Nathan Ciulla
								
President
								
SATC | Law
								
Senior Legal Assistant
								
Nathan Ciulla serves as the President of the Board of Directors of Greenlight Family Services. As a former foster child, now adopted son, Nathan is passionate about keeping families together and thriving. He also serves as the Treasurer/Director of Marketing of the Chicago Paralegal Association and is the Assistant Office Manager and Senior Legal Assistant at SATC|Law. 
As a legal professional, Nathan is working with his colleagues to provide easier access to justice for Illinois residents. At SATC|Law, his focus is on helping clients, assisting lawyers, and making everyone feel welcome. Nathan is a valued asset to the firm’s litigation and trust and estates teams. He continues to branch out into new areas, including assisting with IT, marketing, social media management, and administration. 
Additionally, Nathan is the Senior Producer and Host of the Bridging Chicago podcast, the premier Chicago-based community and social podcast brought by the SATC|Solution Center. He has experience giving presentations and webinars on topics such as branding, legal ethics, and diversity and inclusion. Nathan believes that everyone’s story has value, and by sharing these stories, even if it is just with one other person, we can inspire change in our communities. 

							

								
Anne Bent
								
Vice President
								
Porchlight Counseling Services
								
Founder
								
Anne Searle Bent is the founder of Porchlight Counseling Services, serving student survivors of sexual harm. Greenlight acquired the incredible Porchlight Counseling program in 2017, now Greenlight Counseling. Anne serves as a member of the Greenlight board of directors where she provides her insight and guidance as a legal and medical advocate for survivors of sexual harm. She also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Art Institute of Chicago. Anne received her BA from Kirkland/Hamilton College in New York and her MEd from the Erikson Institute in Chicago.

							

								
Faris Murad, MD, FASGE
								
Treasurer
								
Advocate Medical Group
								
Gastroenterologist
								
Dr. Murad is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and specialist in Interventional Endoscopy and has been providing personalized, quality care to patients for over 15 years. Dr. Murad completed his Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.  He then joined Washington University in St. Louis on Faculty when he was Director of Endoscopic Ultrasound and co-founded the Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) Program. Dr. Murad was also on Faculty at St. Louis Children’s Hospital helping manage complex pediatric GI cases. He was then recruited to return home to Chicago and was Director of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy for NorthShore University HealthSystem.
Dr. Murad later joined Advocate Health where he was hired as the first employed Gastroenterologist at Illinois Masonic Medical Center and has been helping grow the employed practice. Additionally, Dr. Murad is working to obtain his Executive MBA from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business.
An expert in his field, he has been published over 50 times and has won numerous awards for his work. He is on national committees and continues to be involved in education and research projects.  Dr. Murad continues to have interest in minimally invasive approaches to endoluminal procedures including flexible robotics in the GI tract.

							

								
Georgia Healey
								
Secretary
								
Proven Skincare
								
Senior Vice President & Head of Brand Marketing
								
Georgia Healey is a brand marketing and general management executive who has built her career leading strategy, new product development, advertising, and business management for iconic household names such as Suave, Vaseline, Hellmann’s and Baby Dove. Most recently, she has worked as SVP of Brand Marketing for PROVEN Skincare, a startup that is pioneering personalized skincare using artificial intelligence. Georgia’s professional areas of expertise include innovation, digital brand communication, omnichannel disruption, and leading cross-functional teams.
Georgia grew-up in New York City where she became a competitive swimmer at a young age. Throughout her athletic career and still to this day, Georgia has found opportunities to champion her fellow student-athletes and promote the sport. In college, she served as co-captain of the University of Notre Dame Women’s Varsity Swimming & Diving team and as president of the Notre Dame Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC).  Today, Georgia enjoys recreational swimming and serves as president of the board of directors of Lyons Aquatics, a non-profit, competitive program offering professional coaching and technical instruction in swimming, diving, and water polo for all ages and abilities.
Georgia holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. She lives in La Grange, IL with her husband and their three young children.

							

								
Adrian Charniak
								
								
Generations United
								
GRAND Voice of Illinois
								
Adrian is a devoted mother, grandmother, and a fierce advocate for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRGs) and Greenlight Family Services. Adrian started as an advocate in 1998, the year her grandson was born with cocaine in his system. She endured a long and complex fight for custody of her grandson whom she has raised lovingly. 
In 2006, she was instrumental in drafting the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 which was signed into law by President George W. Bush on October 7, 2008. The law made numerous changes to the child welfare system, mostly to Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, which covers federal payments to states for foster care and adoption assistance. According to child welfare experts and advocates, the law made the most significant federal improvements to the child welfare system in over a decade.
Adrian founded and facilitates the Gift of Hope support group for GRGs. The group meets in person on Wednesday mornings and has helped more than 2200 kinship families. 
In 2020, Greenlight Family Services honored Adrian Charniak with its annual Impact Award for her dedication to grandfamilies.

							

								
Francesca Cole-Barnes
								
								
Faith Changes Behavior
								
Founder & Lead Clinician
								

Francesca Cole-Barnes, LCPC , is the founder and Lead Clinician at Faith Changes Behavior, specializing in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Trauma-informed Psychotherapy, and faith-based counseling. Francesca is also an adjunct instructor at the Erikson Institute where she teaches Infant Observation and a doctoral student at The Institute for Clinical Social Work.
Ever in pursuit of sharing her expertise, Francesca authored and self-published “The Elephant in the Room”. This child-friendly book helps parents discuss the birth of a new baby with their children. She also co-authored “The Power of…What is Love?” highlighting life lessons and her experiences of love.


Francesca brings her depth of clinical, supervisory, and consulting experience, and her expertise in child psychology to Greenlight’s board of directors.

							

								
Reema Ghosh
								
								
Glanbia Nutritionals
								
Senior Inside Sales Associate
								
Reema Ghosh is a Senior Inside Sales Associate at Glanbia Nutritionals, working for over seven years, currently specializing in bringing innovative flavor solutions to customers. In addition to her professional achievements, she is a dedicated leader in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), leading several DEI initiatives within the organization, and is currently serving as the co-chair of the Zo DEI Affinity Group of the Franklin Central in downtown Chicago.
A proud graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Reema brings a strong commitment to community and advocacy. She is passionate about supporting families across the state of Illinois and is excited to bring her energy and expertise to the board of directors at Greenlight Family Services. During her free time, Reema is an avid reader and loves to learn about different cultures by experiencing new and exciting cuisines.

							

								
Angelesha Jones
								
								
Golden Angel Mangement
								
Founder & CEO
								
Angelesha Jones, well known as Coach Angel, is a dynamic and accomplished business development strategist, serving as the CEO of Golden Angel Management. Golden Angel Management is a business development firm helping financial service professionals gain clarity and structure in their sales department through sales training, coaching and networking events. Angel’s commitment to excellence in the service space coupled with her ability to forge strong relationships have earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and business leaders. Her strategic guidance has played a pivotal role in helping numerous companies navigate complex challenges and achieve breakthrough results. Angel continues to make significant contributions to the growth and success of her clients while leaving an indelible mark on the business development landscape.
Angel has a profound personal connection to Greenlight’s mission as she was adopted by her grandmother at eight years old. She understands firsthand the challenges and emotions involved in the adoption process and this fuels her desire to support and assist families through Greenlight’s services.  

							

								
Sally Kalisha CPA
								
								
Allstate
								
Internal Audit Senior Manager
								
Sally Kalisha is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a master’s in accounting from the University of Delaware. She began her career at Deloitte in the Audit and Assurance practice, where she developed deep expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and risk management, serving both public and private companies across diverse industries. Currently, she applies her leadership and analytical skills at Allstate, driving excellence in Internal Audit while contributing to organizational strategy and governance.
As a dedicated professional with a strong foundation in financial oversight, strategic insight, and operational rigor, Sally is well-positioned to bring valuable expertise to the Greenlight Family Board. Her experience in ensuring accountability, fostering collaboration, and aligning resources with mission-driven goals would strengthen governance and drive impactful outcomes.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sally is a committed wife and mother to three children—a 15-year-old son and 12-year-old twin daughters. An avid runner and enthusiastic traveler, she brings energy, balance, and a global perspective to her endeavors, making her a dynamic contributor to any board seeking to amplify its impact.
 

							

								
Valerie Letko
								
								
Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley (SGGH Law)
								
Attorney
								
Valerie Letko is an Attorney at Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley. Valerie primarily focuses her practice on cases involving sexual and interpersonal violence and abuse, most often where children were harmed by serial predators. She represents victims of sexual abuse throughout the country in cases against religious institutions, scouting organizations, and schools. 
Valerie graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina in 2016 with a B.A. in Political Science. In 2021, she graduated magna cum laude with her Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law.  At law school, she was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Chicago-Kent Bar and Gavel Society.  She was captain of the Trial Advocacy Team and the National Trial Competition Regional Champion in Spring 2021, earning the Best Advocate in the Midwest Award in Fall 2020.

							

								
Amy McCarty
								
								
Monahan Law Group, LLC
								
Partner
								
Amy E. McCarty earned her Juris Doctor from the John Marshall (now University of Illinois Chicago) Law School. Ms. McCarty was selected as Super Lawyer for the last six years and is widely regarded as a leading guardianship and probate attorney in the Chicago-land area. Her background as a former Assistant Public Guardian makes her especially skilled at pursuing cases involving abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of both adults with disabilities and minors. 
In addition to guardianship and probate, Ms. McCarty’s areas of practice include child welfare and juvenile law, elder law, mental health and confidentiality, litigation and appeals. Whether appealing DCFS findings, arguing the confidentiality of custody records in the circuit and appellate courts, or handling the countless other cases she pursues, Ms. McCarty is a fierce and compassionate advocate for her clients.
Ms. McCarty is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law teaching mental health law. She is a former Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Mental Health Law Committee and serves as a member and legal advisor to the adult protective services M-Team for both Pathlights and the Sinai Institute. She routinely provides in-service trainings and presentations on guardianship, surrogate decision-making, elder law, child welfare and mental health and confidentiality.
Attorney McCarty is active in numerous community service organizations and Boards, including, but not limited to, serving as a Member and Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels Chicago and Member of the Human Rights Committee for Misericordia.

							

								
Allyson Reed
								
								
CULTUR5
								
Owner
								
Allyson (Allie) Reed is a visionary leader with a passion for making a positive impact in the world. She is the CEO and founder of CULTUR5, a full-service agency dedicated to bringing organization and success to visionary brands, athletes, and more.
Allie’s professional journey began in Miami, where she served as a Teach for America teacher, imparting knowledge in the field of social studies. Her dedication to education and her desire to help others led her to become an academic football coach. After her teaching career, Allie transitioned into the field of corporate law, working for K&L Gates LLP. 
Allie has consistently pursued higher education, ultimately obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Global Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Master’s degree in Education from Johns Hopkins, and a Master’s degree in Sports Administration from Northwestern University. 
It was Allie’s journey from teacher and academic football coach to working for corporate partners at a law firm that ultimately led her to combine the best parts of her experiences. With a deep-rooted desire to create opportunities for the advancement of athletes, businesses, and more, Allie founded CULTUR5. Through this agency, she brings five-star service to those who strive for success and aim to make a positive impact on the world. 
Joining Greenlight Family Services perfectly aligns with Allie’s passions and love for helping others. Allie makes a meaningful impact on the Greenlight board of directors, leveraging her skills in organization and business leadership to contribute to the organization’s mission.

							

								
Juliana Schlecht
								
								
Pearson Realty Group
								
Real Estate Agent
								
Juliana Schlecht was adopted from Kazakhstan by a single mother, and like many adoptees, she has navigated identity questions, limiting beliefs, and the emotional complexities that come with adoption. Juliana’s journey has involved healing from trauma and confronting the challenges of self-worth and belonging, but she has always been driven by growth, resilience, and the belief that her past does not define her future. Instead, it fuels her passion to support others walking a similar path.
Juliana’s mission is to help cultivate a strong, supportive community for adoptees where they feel seen, heard, and valued. She helps build systems and provide resources that empower adoptees to embrace their identities and thrive with confidence. Professionally, Juliana has a background in real estate, modeling, and philanthropy, taking a heart-led approach grounded in lived experience. Juliana hopes to use her voice and vision to further Greenlight’s impact—especially for young adoptees searching for connection, clarity, and support.

							

								
Lizzy Schofding
								
								
Crate & Barrel
								
Director, Brand Marketing
								
Originally from Detroit, Lizzy has spent the last nine years in Chicago working on the marketing teams for Crate & Barrel and CB2.  She graduated from Michigan State University and recently earned her MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.  She loves hosting dinner parties and playing pickleball.

							

								
Kasia Sobiepan
								
								
Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley (SGGH Law)
								
Director of Business Development & Relations
								
Kasia Sobiepan serves as the Director of Business Development and Relations at SGGH, where her expertise in cultivating strategic partnerships, fostering client relationships, and driving business growth play a pivotal role in the firm’s success. With a distinguished background in business development within the legal and medical industries, Kasia brings a wealth of experience to the Greenlight board of directors.
Kasia is known for her exceptional communication skills, negotiation acumen, and fostering collaboration both internally and externally. As a Director of Business Development and Relations, Kasia is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing and implementing marketing strategies, and building lasting relationships with clients, strategic partners, and key stakeholders. Kasia understands the importance of aligning services with the unique needs of clients, ensuring a personalized and client-centric approach.
Along with serving on the Greenlight board of directors, Kasia is as an active participant in legal industry associations, such as the Association of Legal Administrators, and serves the broader community through the Chicago’s Children Advocacy Center.
In her personal life, Kasia enjoys spending time with her teenage son by attending his soccer games and supporting him on his fitness journey. She finds joy in being outdoors, playing volleyball and hiking in nature.

							

								
Ian Strug
								
								
Virgo Surgical Video Solutions, Inc.
								
Co-Founder, Chief Revenue Officer
								
Ian has 15 years of experience in healthcare, serving in consulting and executive operating capacities at organizations across the healthcare and healthcare technology ecosystems. Ian has firsthand experience successfully growing organizations to tens of millions of dollars in revenue along with some of the world’s most recognized global healthcare firms. He calls Chicago home, having grown up in central Massachusetts.
Ian has held a variety of product, consulting, and executive roles at leading healthcare organizations like Epic Systems, The Advisory Board Company, and Deloitte Consulting. Most recently, Ian was a founding member of Falcon Consulting (acq. AVAAP), and is the former Chief Revenue Officer and co-founder at a late-stage biotechnology startup, Virgo, serving physicians and big pharma in the endoscopy space. Currently, Ian supports early-stage healthcare technology companies going to market and is a Partner at Kamyn Search, a boutique retained executive search firm in Chicago.
Ian is an active mentor in the Techstars accelerator network, works with a variety of startups as a business development and go-to-market mentor, and is passionate about mutual aid in his home community.
Ian earned his undergraduate degrees at Vanderbilt University, is an Eagle Scout, and active volunteer with The Special Olympics and Best Buddies. He lives in Chicago with his wife and corgi, and is an avid alpinist, skiier, sport climber, gardener and LEGO builder.

							

								
Shaysa Esther Villa, MSW, LCSW
								
								
Roamers Therapy LLC
								
Owner/Clinical Director
								
Shaysa Villa, she/they, is a highly experienced psychotherapist and supervisor with strong analytical and clinical skills. She is experienced in evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive/intersectional interventions. She specializes in helping individuals and couples untangle the complex web of past experiences to understand how trauma impacts relationships and identity formation.
Shaysa is the Owner and Clinical Director of Roamers Therapy LLC in Chicago. In this role, she supervises licensed and pre-licensed psychotherapists and handles marketing, business development, and administration. Shaysa is excited to bring her clinical perspective and business management experience to the Greenlight board of directors.
 

							

								
Priti Kantesaria
								
Board Fellow
								
Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management 
								
Golub Capital Board Fellow
								
Priti Kantesaria has extensive experience in consulting and technology transformation, recently serving as a Senior Consultant in Deloitte’s Government & Public Services practice. At Deloitte, she specialized in digital transformations and analytics & AI strategy for major federal agencies including the U.S. State Department, Air Force, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Alongside her client work, Priti dedicated significant time to pro bono consulting, helping mission-driven nonprofit organizations enhance their impact through strategic and operational improvements.
Currently, Priti is pursuing her MBA at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, focusing on technology, strategy, and finance. She is passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to drive strategic transformations and create customer-centric solutions.
As a proud Rutgers University alumna with a B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering (and New Jersey/New York City native), Priti was deeply involved in campus advocacy, working extensively on initiatives supporting survivors of sexual violence at campus, state, and federal levels. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is an avid soccer fan (Hala Madrid!), enthusiastic baker, and aspiring pianist.