Advisory Board

Maria Carillo, PhD is the Director, medical and scientific relations of the Alzheimer’s Association. At the Association, Dr. Carrillo has a wide range of responsibilities, including oversight of the association’s granting process and communication of scientific findings within and outside of the organization. Dr. Carrillo is responsible for overseeing the Scientific Grant Program, the mechanism through which the association funds research applications.

Sandee Kastrul is president and co-founder of i.c.stars, an innovative nonprofit leadership and technology training program founded in 1999 to prepare inner-city adults for technology careers and community leadership. Prior to i.c.stars Sandee’s experience as an educator, diversity trainer, educational consultant and a performing artist drew her creative talents to the fore. Her accomplishments include designing a comprehensive science and civics interactive program for GED students at Jobs for Youth, implementing a professional development program with Harold Washington College Career Center, developing experiential learning modules for over 70 schools and creating artist in residency programs as well as training artists to work in classrooms for arts organizations.

Eleanor Richards is an Investment Support Manager and Second Vice President at Northern Trust. Eleanor has over twenty years in the banking industry including operations management, recruitment, and as a member of banking fiduciary committees. Her strengths are in financial management, strategic planning, and organizational development.

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