A staff picture in the lobby at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley Villa Park.

Staff

Meet our team!

Our leadership team blends clinical expertise, strategy, and heartfelt dedication to ensure every child and family receives the support they need to thrive.

Cindy Baranoski, MS, RDN, LDN

Manager of Nutrition Therapy
Laura Basi, PT, PCS

Co-Director of Physical Therapy
Trisha Buries

Director of Event Engagement
Kim DeLaurentis

Director of Child Development
Yolanda Deluna

Client Account Coordinator
Kate DesBiens, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist
Theresa Forthofer

President & Chief Executive Officer
David Gardner

Finance & Operations, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Maureen Karwowski, OTR/L

Vice President of Clinical Services
Wendy Lirgameris, MSPT, PCS, C/NDT

Co-Director of Physical Therapy & Elgin Clinical Coordinator
Karyn Voels Malesevic, AuD, CCC-A.

Audiology Manager
Kelly Moreland

Vice President of Development