On this page:

• Region 44 Reports

• Council Members

• Meet Your Team

• Community Resources

Action Council Members

• Alicia Wehby, Kids In Need of McHenry County, Executive Director

• Amy Hernon, The Community Foundation for McHenry County, Executive Director

• Andy Rodriguez, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Advocate Manager

• Austin May, Entrepreneur & Army Officer      

• Becky McGarry, Center for Emotional Wellness, Mental Health & Family Therapist

• Christianna Gorman, Early Intervention, Independent Developmental, Hearing & Aural Rehabilitation Therapist

• Denise Sowder, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Dina Alzeer, 4-C (Community Coordinated Child Care), Higher Education & Workforce Development Navigator

• Elizabeth Kroster, Nurturing Village, Executive Director

• Emily Peace, Options & Advocacy, Service Coordinator

• Heather Castaing, Shepherd of the Hills Church, Director of Children & Family Ministries

• Jamie Tripp, Riverview Counseling, Clinical Director

• Jeff Lord, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Jen Orkild, Child & Family Connections, Service Coordinator

• Kim Lamz, 4-C (Community Coordinated Child Care), Resource and Referral Director

• Kristin Baldwin, Woodstock District #200 Parent Initiative, Birth to Three Program Director

• Kristine Beard, Little Hands Network, Administrator

• Lani Lang, Safe Families for Children, Family Coach & Community Engagement Coordinator

• Megan Hilderbrandt, Options & Advocacy, Helping Us Grow (HUG) Family Support Specialist

• Megg Wallen, Little Lanterns, Executive Director

• Natalie Rodriguez, Hopeful Beginnings, Executive Director

• Sara Zielinski, HLC Therapy Group, Director of Occupational Therapy Services

• Stephanie Edwards, Head Start, Crystal Lake Site Director

• Zach Heindl, WIC, Program Coordinator

Family Council Members

• Allison Guerrero, Crystal Lake (McHenry County)

• Amy Fowler, Crystal Lake (McHenry County)

• Ashley Hain, Spring Grove (McHenry County)

• Brooke Matthys, Cary (McHenry County)

• Cassondra Katz, Crystal Lake (McHenry County)

• Catherine Weinzierl, Algonquin (McHenry County)

• Clarissa Bartlett, Woodstock (McHenry County)

• Danielle Trepanier, Crystal Lake (McHenry County)

• Elena Perez, Wonder Lake (McHenry County)

• Epiphany Vasquez-Holmes, Ringwood (McHenry County)

• Jenissa McCusker, Huntley (McHenry County)

• Jessica Brennan, Huntley (McHenry County)

• Karen Lucier, Woodstock (McHenry County)

• Karyn Orellana, Cary (McHenry County)

• Lexi van Adelsberg, Crystal Lake (McHenry County)

• Natalie Starosta, Algonquin (McHenry County)

• Simon Pedersen, Union (McHenry County)

• Vanessa Stobart, Algonquin (McHenry County)

Nicole Bach

Nicole Bach (she/her) is the Regional Council Manager for Region 44. Nicole has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education since 1998 and received her associate’s degree from McHenry County College, where she majored in Early Childhood Education. Nicole worked in a child care center for over 18 years, where she started out as an Assistant Teacher and worked her way up into different roles, ending her time there as the Center Director. Nicole received her bachelor's degree from Columbia College where she double majored in Management and Human Resource Management. Her most recent employment was with the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency in McHenry County where she worked with Family Child Care Providers on opening and maintaining their business. In this role, she also helped parents find quality child care and did outreach in the community.

Nicole has three children and one stepdaughter. She enjoys working out; you will find her at her gym nearly every day. She is also an avid reader and almost always has a book on her. Nicole also enjoys volunteer work and has volunteered with Relay for Life, Bright Spaces, Hope Takes Action, and her church.

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Estefani Vazquez

Estefani Vazquez (she/her) is the Region 44 Administrative Support. Estefani has worked in administrative, human resources, and operational support roles throughout her career. She began her professional journey in banking before transitioning into nonprofit administration, where she gained experience supporting organizational operations, executive leadership, employee relations, and human resources functions. Most recently, Estefani served as a Human Resources and Administrative Operations Coordinator for a nonprofit organization in McHenry County. In this role, she supported employee onboarding, coordinated internal communications, assisted with community engagement efforts, and helped manage projects and organizational initiatives. 

Estefani is currently pursuing studies in Business Management and is passionate about supporting mission-driven organizations that make a positive impact in their communities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching basketball, staying active through fitness, being outdoors, and volunteering through her church.

En esta página:

• Informes de la Región 44

• Miembros del Comité

• Conozca a su Equipo

• Recursos Comunitarios

Miembros del Comité de Acción

• Alicia Wehby, Kids In Need of McHenry County, Executive Director

• Amy Hernon, The Community Foundation for McHenry County, Executive Director

• Andy Rodriguez, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Advocate Manager

• Austin May, Entrepreneur & Army Officer      

• Becky McGarry, Center for Emotional Wellness, Mental Health & Family Therapist

• Christianna Gorman, Early Intervention, Independent Developmental, Hearing & Aural Rehabilitation Therapist

• Denise Sowder, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Dina Alzeer, 4-C (Community Coordinated Child Care), Higher Education & Workforce Development Navigator

• Elizabeth Kroster, Nurturing Village, Executive Director

• Emily Peace, Options & Advocacy, Service Coordinator

• Heather Castaing, Shepherd of the Hills Church, Director of Children & Family Ministries

• Jamie Tripp, Riverview Counseling, Clinical Director

• Jeff Lord, Child Advocate, Parent/Family Member Representative

• Jen Orkild, Child & Family Connections, Service Coordinator

• Kim Lamz, 4-C (Community Coordinated Child Care), Resource and Referral Director

• Kristin Baldwin, Woodstock District #200 Parent Initiative, Birth to Three Program Director

• Kristine Beard, Little Hands Network, Administrator

• Lani Lang, Safe Families for Children, Family Coach & Community Engagement Coordinator

• Megan Hilderbrandt, Options & Advocacy, Helping Us Grow (HUG) Family Support Specialist

• Megg Wallen, Little Lanterns, Executive Director

• Natalie Rodriguez, Hopeful Beginnings, Executive Director

• Sara Zielinski, HLC Therapy Group, Director of Occupational Therapy Services

• Stephanie Edwards, Head Start, Crystal Lake Site Director

• Zach Heindl, WIC, Program Coordinator

Miembros del Comité Familiar

• Allison Guerrero, Crystal Lake (McHenry County)

• Amy Fowler, Crystal Lake (McHenry County)

• Ashley Hain, Spring Grove (McHenry County)

• Brooke Matthys, Cary (McHenry County)

• Cassondra Katz, Crystal Lake (McHenry County)

• Catherine Weinzierl, Algonquin (McHenry County)

• Clarissa Bartlett, Woodstock (McHenry County)

• Danielle Trepanier, Crystal Lake (McHenry County)

• Elena Perez, Wonder Lake (McHenry County)

• Epiphany Vasquez-Holmes, Ringwood (McHenry County)

• Jenissa McCusker, Huntley (McHenry County)

• Jessica Brennan, Huntley (McHenry County)

• Karen Lucier, Woodstock (McHenry County)

• Karyn Orellana, Cary (McHenry County)

• Lexi van Adelsberg, Crystal Lake (McHenry County)

• Natalie Starosta, Algonquin (McHenry County)

• Simon Pedersen, Union (McHenry County)

• Vanessa Stobart, Algonquin (McHenry County)

Nicole Bach

Nicole Bach (ella/la) es la directora del comité regional para la Región 44. Nicole ha estado trabajando en el campo de la educación de la primera infancia desde 1998 y recibió su título técnico de McHenry County College, donde se especializó en Educación Infantil Temprana. Nicole trabajó en un centro de cuidado infantil durante más de 18 años, donde comenzó como profesora asistente y fue ascendiendo en diferentes puestos, terminando su estancia ahí como directora del centro.

Nicole recibió su licenciatura de Columbia College, donde obtuvo una doble especialización en Administración y Administración de Recursos Humanos. Su empleo más reciente fue con la agencia Child Care Resource and Referral en el condado de McHenry, donde trabajó con proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar en la apertura y el mantenimiento de sus negocios. En este puesto, también ayudó a los padres a encontrar atención infantil de calidad y realizó actividades de extensión comunitaria.

Nicole tiene tres hijos y una hijastra. Nicole disfruta de hacer ejercicio; la encontrarás en el gimnasio casi todos los días. También es una ávida lectora y casi siempre tiene un libro con ella. Nicole también disfruta del trabajo de voluntariado y ha sido voluntaria en Relay for Life, Bright Spaces, Hope Takes Action y en su iglesia.

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Estefani Vazquez

Estefani Vazquez (ella/la) es la Asistente Administrativo de la Región 44. Estefani ha trabajado en puestos administrativos, de recursos humanos y de apoyo operativo a lo largo de su carrera profesional. Comenzó su trayectoria profesional en el sector bancario antes de pasar a la administración de organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro, donde adquirió experiencia en el apoyo a las operaciones organizativas, el liderazgo ejecutivo, las relaciones con los empleados y las funciones de recursos humanos. Más recientemente, Estefani trabajó como coordinadora de recursos humanos y operaciones administrativas para una organización sin fines de lucro en el condado de McHenry. En este puesto, brindó apoyo en la incorporación de nuevos empleados, coordinó las comunicaciones internas, colaboró ​​en las iniciativas de participación comunitaria y ayudó a gestionar proyectos e iniciativas organizativas. 

Estefani está cursando estudios de Administración de Empresas y le apasiona apoyar a organizaciones con una misión social que generen un impacto positivo en sus comunidades. En su tiempo libre, le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia y amigos, ver baloncesto, mantenerse activa haciendo ejercicio, estar al aire libre y ser voluntaria en su iglesia.