Mary Corrigan, President
Mary’s passion for educating at-risk youth began growing up in Chicago, where she witnessed the effects of poverty, violence, discrimination, and segregation.  She began her teaching career in Cicero, Illinois as a middle school English teacher. She continued this career in Lee County, Florida where she served as a reading and Language Arts teacher, reading coach, teacher trainer, and teacher leader. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Illinois State University, a Masters of Education in Literacy from Dominican University, and professional development certification from Florida Literacy and Reading Excellence (FLaRE).  Mary is currently Board Secretary of the Children's Services Foundation of Southwest Florida.  She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Reading, Language, and Literacy Leadership from Concordia University, Chicago where her focus is Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) learners. She maintains her direct involvement with young learners by volunteering at The Harlem Heights Community Charter School. Mary works to be part of a systemic change that will close the literacy opportunity gap as well as raise the bar for all Lee County youth.
Dr. April Brown, Vice-President
Dr. April T. Brown has been in the counseling field in Lee County since 2000 where she has counseled children, teens, adults, older adults, couples, and families. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified School Counselor, Certified Distance Counselor, and a qualified supervisor in mental health.  She runs her own private practice in Fort Myers, where she specializes in anxiety, depression, and relationships. She has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and Marketing and a Masters and Specialist in Education Degree in Counseling and Human Systems from Florida State University and a Doctor of Education degree in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University.  Her work experiences include working in corporations, public schools, colleges, universities, and in private practice.  In addition, she has been a consultant for local schools, churches, and agencies.   Dr. April believes that knowledge is power and works to remove barriers that block people from obtaining the goals they desired.  Her passion focuses around educating others about the stigma of mental health.  Thus she has volunteered her time and expertise with various local and national community service organizations and has provided various workshops on mental health and educational issues to businesses, community organizations, churches, and schools.   In fact, she has been awarded counseling awards for her service.  Dr.  April is a member of Christian Chamber of Southwest Florida, Florida Catholic Chamber of Commerce, Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida, American Counseling Association, and currently services as the Vice President of the Southwest Florida Mental Health Association.  For more information about Dr. April Brown – check her out at www.draprilbrown.com
Regina Kilmartin, Secretary
A native of New York, Regina has worked in the legal community for over 30 years as a court reporter and small business owner. A graduate of the Machine Shorthand Institute of Albany, Regina worked as a freelance court reporter until 1995, when she started American Legal Transcription (ALT), a New York State and federally approved legal transcription agency. ALT was a pioneering agency in the state's transition from live court reporters to audio recording, and she continues to serve as a consultant to several legal transcription agencies in New York.
Regina sold her business in 2009 and relocated to Florida, where she currently works as the congregational administrator for All Faiths Unitarian Congregation in Fort Myers. Her experience in the New York State court system has given her a strong appreciation for legal justice for all people.  Through her work at All Faiths she has been able to actively engage in her life-long commitment to social justice and human rights.   She chairs the Communications Committee and produces a 12-page monthly newsletter that has been recognized as outstanding.  Regina organized All Faiths’ Justice Ministry Network and serves as a team leader for Lee Interfaith for Empowerment (LIFE), an interfaith community-based organization that has successfully brought about systemic change in our local community.
Regina believes that literacy is every individual’s right, and the first and most important step towards a life that can overcome injustice.  She feels that our greatest contribution to the future is to enable literacy for all.

Ed Kleinow, Treasurer

            Ed is a retired partner of Ernst & Young, the international Accounting, Tax and Advisory professional services firm.  During his career he directed and provided management consulting services in the areas of Information Technology, Business Performance Improvement and Organizational Effectiveness. Prior to his career in management consulting Ed was an electrical engineer working in the areas of computer design and technical support.  He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and a distinguished graduate of the U. S. Air Force Officer’s Training school.  Currently Ed is Treasurer of SalusCare, Treasurer of The Children's Services Foundation of Southwest Florida, and past president of All Faiths Unitarian Congregation.