News and Notes - March 2025

Dear Maria,

Greenlight Family Services is proud to celebrate Women's History Month. As a women-led organization with a majority-woman staff and board of directors, we uplift and support the women who make history every day.

Greenlight acknowledges the unsung heroes on whose shoulders much of the next generation stands—grandmothers raising their grandchildren who provide love, stability, and hope. Their resilience embodies the spirit of Women’s History Month, demonstrating strength, compassion, and unwavering dedication.



Join us this month as we honor the powerful women within Greenlight and the families we serve. Together, we continue to light the way for brighter futures.

Sincerely,

Maria Nanos, LCSW, PhD

CEO

Left to Right: Greenlight COO Ruth McMahon and CEO Dr. Maria Nanos, LCSW, PhD

MARCH IS NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH

There is plenty to celebrate this month! Greenlight's dedicated social workers uphold the highest standards of service as they work to achieve the best outcomes for families, young adults, and children.

Greenlight appreciates the vital work of social workers across Illinois.

Felicia Stratten, MSW, LSW

Program Supervisor

Dr. Maria Nanos, LCSW, PhD

CEO

Stephanie Auwers, MSW

Program Supervisor

Beth Carlson, MSW

Adoption Recruiter/Family Development Specialist

GREENLIGHT WELCOMES

2025-26 NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

BOARD FELLOW

Priti Kantesaria

KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

GOLUB CAPITAL BOARD FELLOW

Priti Kantesaria, MBA Candidate '26, has extensive experience in consulting and technology transformation. Currently, she is pursuing her MBA at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, focusing on technology, strategy, and finance.



Priti is passionate about

leveraging technology and innovation to drive strategic transformations and create client-centric solutions. She is excited to help Greenlight enhance its impact through strategic and operational improvements.

Greenlight Family Services gratefully welcomes Priti to the team and looks forward to her meaningful contributions.

SAVE THE DATE

1 in 4 Women Experience Sexual Assault While In College

Next month is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Purchase tickets for the Love + Light benefit on April 29, 2025 to do your part for student survivors of sexual assault.

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