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.

							

								
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, LCPC
								
								
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.

							

								
Andrea Hasaka
								
								
Tredence
								
Transformational Leader in Wealth Management
								
Andrea is a wealth management executive with a 20-year track record of stabilizing and optimizing results‑driven businesses. She is highly skilled in strategy design and implementation, effective business oversight, and growing other leaders. Andrea sees opportunities and translates complex strategies into scalable execution through meaningful context, actionable insights, and well-framed options that drive confident C-suite decisions.
Andrea holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BBA from The George Washington University. As a Managing Director at Charles Schwab, she led various wealth management product solutions across strategy and execution functions. Today, Andrea serves as a Transformational Leader in Wealth Management at Tredence and looks forward to lending her strategic experience to Greenlight’s Board of Directors to make a difference for Illinois youth and families.

							

								
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.  

							

								
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
								
								
								
								
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.

							

								
Kasia Sobiepan
								
								
Gould Grieco & Hensley (GGH Law)
								
Director of Business Development & Relations
								
Kasia Sobiepan serves as the Director of Business Development and Relations at GGH, 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.

							

								
Leah Vaughn
								
								
Renaissance Social Services
								
Director of Quality and Medicaid Compliance
								
Leah Vaughn (She/Her/Hers) currently serves as the Director of Quality and Medicaid Compliance at Renaissance Social Services. Leah holds a Master of Science in Psychology, and carries over a decade of experience providing direct service to individuals with serious mental illnesses in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Leah also brings years of experience in developing and implementing quality improvement standards within managed care organizations designated for Medicaid and Medicare recipients.

							

								
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.