BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OUR VISION

Karen Kreiling, MD
Karen Kreiling is a pediatrician who has been living and practicing in Naperville for over 16 years. She is a co-founder of Children's Health Partners pediatric practice and a mother of 3 children with dyslexia.
President

Lisa Gardina
Lisa Gardina, CPA, is the Founder and President of Money Mentors, LLC, a firm dedicated to serving the financial operational needs of high net worth families and their small businesses. Prior to starting Money Mentors, Lisa started and ran the Family Office for Oprah Winfrey and her personal entities. She lives in Naperville with her husband and dyslexic son.
Treasurer

Leo Gardina
Leo Gardina is Vice President of Global Compliance and Ethics at American Express. He has over 20 years of experience serving as a privacy, compliance, and operational risk professional for various organizations. He has lived in Naperville for the past 15 years with his wife and dyslexic son.
Director

Catherine Clarkin
Catherine Clarkin is an environmental scientist, data manager, and activist. Catherine's son, father, sister, brother, and several nieces and nephews have dyslexia. She lives in Naperville with her husband and son.
Director
People with dyslexia will have no barriers to learning
OUR MISSION
Educating our community. Advocating for students. Supporting families.