To Love A Child, Inc.
Board of Directors and Leadership
RICHARD GRIESCHE - PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Retired Residential Mortgage Originator
Rich has traveled to both Zimbabwe and Haiti with TLC.
His other volunteer and professional service includes:
Member of Twin Bridges Rotary Club
District Governor for Rotary District 7190 2020/2021
PREETINDER BASSI - VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Financial Advisor - Edward Jones, Clifton Park
Preet is a physician by training and brings an abundance of experience in the healthcare field to TLC.
His knowledge and skills in working with non-profits will also be beneficial to our organization.
Financial Advisor - Edward Jones, Clifton Park
Preet is a physician by training and brings an abundance of experience in the healthcare field to TLC.
His knowledge and skills in working with non-profits will also be beneficial to our organization.
CRIS SCHRADER - TREASURER OF THE BOARD
Principal Engineer of Seed Solar and Engineering
Cris has traveled to Haiti several times bringing his expertise to our projects.
Other volunteer work and certifications include:
Mentor for RPI Engineers Without Borders - installed off grid solar PV in Panama
Mentor for RPI Engineers for a Sustainable World
Licensed Professional Engineer
Licensed Master Electrician
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installation Professional
Principal Engineer of Seed Solar and Engineering
Cris has traveled to Haiti several times bringing his expertise to our projects.
Other volunteer work and certifications include:
Mentor for RPI Engineers Without Borders - installed off grid solar PV in Panama
Mentor for RPI Engineers for a Sustainable World
Licensed Professional Engineer
Licensed Master Electrician
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installation Professional
TIM SCHMEHL - MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Senior Principal Consultant New York State Technology Enterprise Corp. (NYSTEC)
Tim has traveled to Haiti and Zimbabwe extensively working on solar power, water systems, the men’s workshop, and other site improvements.
He is also a member of St. Lukes on the Hill Episcopal Church.
Senior Principal Consultant New York State Technology Enterprise Corp. (NYSTEC)
Tim has traveled to Haiti and Zimbabwe extensively working on solar power, water systems, the men’s workshop, and other site improvements.
He is also a member of St. Lukes on the Hill Episcopal Church.
LORI TILLMAN - MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Self Employed
Lori has traveled with TLC to Zimbabwe three times. Her love for children is apparent in everything she does. Lori's experience in agriculture and
as a personal health aide are quite valuable not only on the ground in Zimbabwe but also as we plan our programs.
Self Employed
Lori has traveled with TLC to Zimbabwe three times. Her love for children is apparent in everything she does. Lori's experience in agriculture and
as a personal health aide are quite valuable not only on the ground in Zimbabwe but also as we plan our programs.
KIM SCOTT - MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Quality Assurance Analyst - Epimed International
Kim traveled with us to Zimbabwe in 2022 and was a wonderful asset to the team. Africa stole her heart and we could tell that one day her leadership skills,
ability to be a team player, and background would lead her to become a member of our board.
Quality Assurance Analyst - Epimed International
Kim traveled with us to Zimbabwe in 2022 and was a wonderful asset to the team. Africa stole her heart and we could tell that one day her leadership skills,
ability to be a team player, and background would lead her to become a member of our board.
CASANDRA VENDITTI - MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Program Manager - Cheryl's Lodge Outreach Center
We have had the pleasure of working with Cassie at Cheryl's Lodge for over a year with many of our programs. Cassie has always been approachable, well organized, creative and most of all the children who attend the lodge for various activities all love her! We are grateful to have Cassie on our board.
Program Manager - Cheryl's Lodge Outreach Center
We have had the pleasure of working with Cassie at Cheryl's Lodge for over a year with many of our programs. Cassie has always been approachable, well organized, creative and most of all the children who attend the lodge for various activities all love her! We are grateful to have Cassie on our board.
CINDY SCHMEHL - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Cindy first stepped foot in Zimbabwe in 2003 and since then has led dozens of missions to Zimbabwe and Haiti.
Her additional community service includes: Twin Bridges Rotary Club, Livestrong, Saratoga Wilton Kiwanis Club, Soroptimist of Saratoga County,
St. Lukes on the Hill Episcopal Church, Albany Episcopal Diocese Mission's Committee, and Daughters of the King.
Cindy first stepped foot in Zimbabwe in 2003 and since then has led dozens of missions to Zimbabwe and Haiti.
Her additional community service includes: Twin Bridges Rotary Club, Livestrong, Saratoga Wilton Kiwanis Club, Soroptimist of Saratoga County,
St. Lukes on the Hill Episcopal Church, Albany Episcopal Diocese Mission's Committee, and Daughters of the King.
