Karen Barnes
A "Grandfamily" herself, she knows what obstacles kinship families face every day. Karen works to holistically support the permanency and stability of grand and kinship families locally and across the country.
Chelsea Barnes
Stella Economidis-Stefanidis
Lauren Ferrarelli
Randi Kobielnik
Randi is a mother to an amazing son! As the oldest of her siblings Randi's first role with GSU was Director of Communications and over the first year she helped to implement and enhance the nonprofit as a whole. Consequentially she was elected as Chief Operating Officer.
Carmalena “Carmie” Del Pizzo is honored to be a board member for GSU. She is a lifelong Delaware County resident and practicing attorney who is committed to growing GSU’s community reach to help all families.
Amie Cannon lives in Havertown with her huband and her six children. She has been involved with GSU since 2020 including picking up donations, helping with the holidays program, GSU's Denis' Pantry, volunteers, and many other activities.
Erik Schroeder is a Supervisor at PECO where he supports the Smart Grid Services team, he holds a bachelor’s and MBA degree from Drexel University. Erik joined the GSU board in 2023 and he focuses on co-leading the youth activities committee. Erik is leading the gardening club effort at GSU. Erik also enjoys volunteering at all of the special events throughout the year with GSU and supporting GSU's Denis’ Pantry. Erik shares his passion with his wife Elyse, daughter Lillian (1), dog Cash, and cat Bailey and enjoys spending time with them when he is not working or volunteering with GSU.
Finance Committee: Stella Economidis-Stefanidis
Board Development: Karen Barnes
Fund-raising Committee: Co-chairs: Chelsea Barnes & Paddy Rooney
Fundraising Event Committee Co-chairs: Carl Pierre-Louis, Randi Kobielnik
Communications: Randi Kobielnik
Social media: Co-Chairs: Brittany Gentile, Lisa Riggin & Bobbi Arnot
Marketing Development: Randi Kobielnik
Program Committee Annie Gramiak
Financial Services: Emergent Needs Fund Chair: Board of Directors
Youth Activities Fund Chair: Carl Pierre-Louis
Legal Clinic: Director Kathryn A Meloni, Esq.
Trauma-Based Therapy Services:
Director Beth Tyson
Diversity: Co-Chairs Karen Barnes & Trina Bass
Where are they Now Campaign/Community Outreach:
1. Faith Based Community Groups: Co-Chairs
Maria Kollar, Mike Wilps, & Tammy Wilps
2. Political Constituents: Chair Rob Yannuzzi & Gwen McCullough
3. Education/Schools/Libraries: Co-Chairs Kathy Baggio, Gina Cappelli & Faith Kwaszkiewicz
4. Hospital Education: Chair Jen Casey
Volunteer Training: Co-Chairs Karen Barnes & Amie Cannon (Youth)
Denis’ Pantry: Co-Chairs Chelsea Barnes & Rose Marie Lohr
Holidays: Co-Chairs Chelsea Barnes & Randi Kobielnik
Paul and Barb Anderson, Joan Cassidy, Jennifer Toof, Paulanne Sabitino, Blaine Zimmerman, Lisa Grillo, Rep Jen O’Mara, Michelle Terri, Esq., Faith Kwaszkiewicz, Jessica Bordas, Nancy McKeown, Barbara Kaehne, Jackie Kacala, Maureen Castillo, Monica Stevens, Annie Kilbride, Christine Yu, Season Apple, Mike Emge Jr., Nicole Laman, Becky Wantman, Francine McCoy, Debbie Madsen Benasutti, Theresa Mulloy, Andrea Serber, Pixie (Doris) and John Hunter