FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Arlington Heights, IL — October 21 — Shelter Youth & Family Services, a leading child welfare agency dedicated to providing safety, stability, and support to children and families in crisis, is pleased to announce the addition of two community leaders to its Board of Directors: Tom Drake and Angela Santello.
Tom Drake has built a career combining leadership, strategy, and community service across corporate, association, government, and small business sectors. He has served as CEO for clients of Association Management Center and SVP at Edelman Worldwide and is currently a Partner at DLG Consultants, Inc. Tom is actively engaged in civic life as Past President of the Arlington Heights Park District Board and a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and began his career as a congressional staffer in Washington, D.C. He holds an MBA from DePaul University and is active in initiatives supporting children, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
“I’m honored to join the Board of Directors of Shelter Youth & Family Services,” said Drake. “I can’t think of more important work than protecting children and helping families live safe, healthy, productive and happy lives. Shelter Youth & Family Services is a premier organization doing great work in this area for over 50 years. I’m looking forward to contributing to our mission.”
Board President, Lindsay Tintera, welcomes the addition of Drake to the Board. “I am thrilled Tom is joining us. His commitment to youth and families, paired with his Fortune 500 experience, will strengthen our mission and broaden our impact.”
Angela Santello is a seasoned Commercial Banking Officer with over a decade of experience in portfolio management and client services. She is known for her skill in providing strategic financial solutions and building strong client relationships. Angela brings a deep commitment to her community and family, reflecting the same dedication and care that define Shelter Youth & Family Services’ mission to support children and families.
“It is a profound privilege to serve on the Board of Directors of Shelter Youth & Family Services,” says Santello. “Having personally endured homelessness during my young adulthood, I deeply understand the transformative power of community support in fostering positive outcomes for at-risk children and young adults during their most vulnerable moments. Shelter’s emergency shelter, transitional living, and guidance programs profoundly shape young lives, illuminating a clear path to lasting success. I am especially grateful for this opportunity to pay it forward and champion Shelter’s vital mission.”
Shelter’s CEO, Carina H. Santa Maria adds, “Angela brings a depth of personal experience and commitment to Shelter’s mission. Her leadership and perspective will help guide us into the next half-century.”
If you would like to learn more about Shelter Youth & Family Services, or about joining its Board of Directors, please contact Christine Roerig, PCM, Director, Marketing and Communications, 847-595-0131 or croerig@shelter-inc.org.
About Shelter Youth & Family Services
Founded in 1975, Shelter is a Chicagoland leader in delivering emotional and physical care to youth in crisis. Shelter provides emergency housing, transitional living, foster care, home visiting, and clinical support services. Shelter is the only agency in Illinois offering such a comprehensive, community-based continuum of care for at-risk children and families. Learn more at www.www.shelter-inc.org.
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