Leadership
United Palatine Coalition's leaders represent a cross section of sectors and service areas in Palatine.
Our Board of Directors
Laura Swanlund, Ph.D.
​CCSD15 - Director of Comprehensive
Mental Health & Related Services
UP Board President
Data Team Chair
Kristen Ford
ECDEC/FIND Program Coordinator
UP Secretary
Wellness Team Chair
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Kris Salyards, LCSW
The Bridge Youth & Family Services Executive Director
UP Treasurer and
Finance Team Chair
Lyn Bremanis
Planner, Village of Palatine
UP Board Member,
Data Team
Beth Sousa, LSW
Palatine Public Library District - Community Engagement Coordinator
UP Board Member
Wellness Resource Fair Chair
Ed Heiser
Buehler YMCA
Executive Director
UP Board Member
Wellness Fair Team
Jesse Rojo -Evanston Early Childhood Council Director & Raising IL CE Lead
UP Board Member
Community Engagement (CE) Team
Our Staff
Nancy Mendez
UP Community Navigator
Anne Campbell
UP Community Impact Facilitator