To Love a Child, Inc.

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To Love A Child, Inc.
Board of Directors

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CRIS SCHRADER - PRESIDENT 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


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RICHARD GRIESCHE - VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
Residential Mortgage Originator - Catskill Hudson Bank

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
Member of the Chamber of Saratoga County
Member of the Malta Business and Professional Association



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KAREN BISHOP - TREASURER OF THE BOARD
Retired Teacher

Karen has traveled to both Zimbabwe and Haiti with TLC.  The teachers there are always anxious to work with Karen and learn from her
experience as a teacher. She is very active in her church and specifically teaching vacation bible school.


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TIM SCHMEHL - SECRETARY OF THE BOARD
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. John's Episcopal Church.

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CASSIE BIXLER - MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Senior Consultant - New York State Technology Enterprise Corp. (NYSTEC)


Cassie brings her experience with fundraising, PR, communication and grant writing to TLC.
She is also a volunteer for Schenectady County Friends of the Library.

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PREETINDER BASSI - MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Clinical Informatics Manager - New York eHealth Collaborative

 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.


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JAMIE MOWERS - MEMBER OF THE BOARD
Federal Funding Analyst - Early Intervention and Organizational Change Management - New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC)

Jamie's formal training in strategic planning and grant writing as well as her knowledge in the area of public health
and community wellness are going to be of great benefit to our organization.

            
 

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CINDY SCHMEHL - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Cindy 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. John's Episcopal Church, Albany Episcopal Diocese Mission's Committee, and Daughters of the King.


To Love a Child
P.O. Box 165
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Office: (518) 859-4424
directoratTLC@aol.com