Bridget Armstrong
Bridget Armstrong joined Felician Services in the role of Senior Ministry Advisor in June 2018. Bridget brings 31 years of corporate experience in business leadership and relationship management to her new position. Prior to joining Felician Service, she was at Kantar TNS where she served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Bridget’s responsibilities at Kantar included organizational effectiveness assessment, development of communication plans and the implementation of transformation measurement.
Andrew Bartell
Andrew brings over 15+ years of experience in Catholic Ministry, University teaching, and Formation prior to joining Felician Services as Vice President of Mission Integration. Before joining Felician Services, Andrew worked in Diocesan ministry ensuring ministries are well organized for the future, ensuring Catholic mission for the future. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Computer Science from Dominican University. He also holds a Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University School of Law, as well as, a Masters in Canonical Studies from the University of Ottawa and a Licentiae in Jure Canonico from St. Paul University.
Todd Beadle, EdD
Edward (Todd) Beadle joined Felician Services, Inc. in December 2014 as a Senior Ministry Advisor providing support and oversight for elementary education, childcare, and social services ministries.
Prior to joining Felician Services, Inc., Todd served as President/CEO of St. Joseph Academy/Child Development Center of St. Joseph, a Felician‐Sponsored Ministry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Before joining St. Joseph Academy, Todd served as Principal for Hickman Academy Preparatory School, Director of Managed Care and Education Services for St. Charles Youth & Family Services, Director of Youth and Community Programs for the Social Development Commission, Director of Programs for V.E Carter Development Group, and Director for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin and St. Paul, Minnesota.
Todd earned a BA in Political Science from Jackson State University, MS in Business from Cardinal Stritch University, M.Ed. in Education Administration from National Louis University, and has his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from National Louis University. Todd is a licensed Principal, Director of Student Services, Director of Special Education, and K‐8 Teacher.
Rita Cutarelli
Dr. Rita E. Cutarelli joined Felician Services in June 2024. Prior to joining FSI, Rita has served in the role of Executive Director/Director of Sponsorship for the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. In this role she promoted and sustained the Sisters’ identity and mission in their educational ministries (preK-12 and Higher Education). Before ministering with the Dominican Sisters, Rita was on staff at Mercy High School in San Francisco, CA, where her positions included classroom teacher, director of campus ministry, and eventually Associate Principal.
Additionally, Dr. Cutarelli serves as a board member for Incarnate Word Academy in Parma Heights, OH, an independent Catholic school, and for Mercy Volunteer Corps, a partnership of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.
Peggy Doering
Peggy Doering joined Felician Services, Inc. in March 2013 as Director of Human Resources. In 2021, she migrated into the role of Corporate Compliance Officer.
Peggy has over 25 years of experience in Human Resource Management. Throughout Peggy’s career, specific areas of focus have included HR Strategy Formulation and Execution, Corporate Strategic Planning, Legal Compliance, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition and Talent Management, Coaching and Mentoring, Performance Management, Corporate Responsibility, Training and Development, and Compensation/Benefits Management.
Peggy has held positions of progressively greater responsibility at Parker Hannifin, Holy Family Health Center, Omron Electronics, Celtic Life Insurance, Illinois Tool Works (ITW), and Woodward, Inc. Immediately prior to joining FSI, Peggy worked as an HR Consultant for UBS.
Peggy holds a BA in Business Administration from Rosary College (Dominican University), an MS in Industrial Relations from Loyola University Chicago and an MA in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University Chicago.
View Peggy’s full LinkedIn profile here: Peggy Doering
Lorena Franch
Lorena Franch joined Felician Services, Inc. in 2016 as Executive Assistant to Andrea White and Senior Project Manager. Prior to joining Felician Services Lorena was a business creator and owner of a children’s play space and party venue in the city of Chicago. Prior to starting her own business Lorena grew through numerous positions over the course of ten years for a rapidly growing and successful infant product and children’s toy manufacturing company. Prior to that, Lorena was a ballet, tap and modern dance instructor.
In 2022, Lorena took on the title of Meeting, Events, and Project Manager at Felician Services.
Previously, Lorena served as the President of the Edgebrook Glen Association Social Committee. She was also been a committee chair for two years in a row for the Immaculate Conception School Spring Gala fundraiser. She also served on the St. Wenceslaus Association board for 6 years.
Lorena received her BA in Theatre and Dance from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL.
Paula Friedman
Paula Friedman joined Felician Services in March 2022. Paula is a former senior executive of SSM Health and brings more than 33 years of progressive management, operations and strategic experience in health care. Before retiring from SSM Health, Paula was Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer where she was responsible for leading system-wide strategic positioning and business development opportunities. In this role she led a staff of 140 team members accountable for system growth and effective market positioning.
Paula’s strong skillset in relationship building, strategic planning, organizational integration, business development and strong communication skills will serve her well in her new role. Paula is a proven mission-based leader who will serve with the Felician Sisters’ mission, vision, and core values for ministry at the forefront of all her decision making.
Colleen Fulkerson
Colleen Fulkerson joined Felician Services, Inc., in 2013 as a Senior Ministry Advisor and VP of Knowledge Management. Prior to joining Felician Services, Colleen served as the K‐12 Assessment Director for AUSL, a not‐for‐profit Educational Management Organization partnering with Chicago Public Schools.
Before joining AUSL, Colleen served as Curriculum Director for Civitas Schools, a not‐for‐profit Educational Management Organization. Colleen began her career in education as an English teacher and was the Humanities Chair at Good Counsel High School in Chicago, a Felician‐Sponsored ministry. While at Good Counsel, Colleen collaborated on the implementation of the Felician Core Values for Ministry and co‐sponsored retreats for students.
Colleen holds a BA in Secondary Education – English from the University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign and an MA in Language, Literacy, and Specialized Instruction from DePaul University. Reflective of her investment in Catholic education, mission, and governance, Colleen serves as a Board Member at the Cristo Rey Institute and as a Chair for Advisory Board for an Archdiocesan multi-parish parochial school.
Enza Guagenti
Enza Guagenti joined Felician Services in December 2023.
Ivette Guarin
Ivette Guarin joined Felician Services, Inc., in 2013 as Director of Instructional Design. She is responsible for supporting the knowledge and information management initiatives of the organization.
Prior to joining Felician Services, Ivette served as the eLearning Content Development Assistant for the School of New Learning (SNL) at DePaul University. Before joining SNL, Ivette served as a User Experience Analyst for GfK User Centric Inc. the world’s largest user experience research and design firm. Ivette began her career in education serving as an Instructional Technologist at John Hersey High School, and as a voluntary instructor at TiZmedia Foundation, a not‐for‐ profit Math and Science program for urban students.
Ivette holds a BS in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University and an MS in Human Computer Interaction from DePaul University. She is a graduate of Good Counsel High School, a Felician‐Sponsored ministry.
View Ivette’s full LinkedIn profile here: Ivette Guarin
Chet Jackson
Chet Jackson joined Felician Services in June 2022 as the Managing Director for Real Estate and Ministry Development. He is a dedicated and skilled Community Development professional. Chet has developed Affordable Housing and Economic Development opportunities for underserved families and communities. Chet serves on the boards of other non profits as well as the local housing authority. Chet holds an MBA with a concentration in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. In his spare time, Chet likes to listen to all kinds of music, travel, and spend time with family and friends.
Jeanne Jacobson
Jeanne Jacobson joined Felician Services Inc., in January of 2019 as VP, Ministry Development. Jeanne brings several years of corporate experience in business development, sales, and marketing. Prior to joining Felician Services, Jeanne had her own business providing marketing, business development, and research for other organizations. She spent much of her career in Commercial Interiors working with manufacturers, distributors, corporate end-users, architects, and designers. In Spring of 2020, Jeanne will become a Senior Ministry Advisor for Our Lady of Grace Village while continuing Ministry Development initiatives.
Mike Kendrick
Dr. Michael Kendrick joined Felician Services in July 2024. Prior to coming to FSI, Mike was principal of St. James in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Before coming to St. James, he served as the Principal at St. Joseph School in Wilmette, Athletic Director and Dean of Students at St. Benedict Prep in Chicago, and Science Teacher at Northridge Prep in Niles.
Mike graduated from Hillsdale College with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Math. He completed his Masters at Loyola University in Administration and Supervision and currently am on track to finish a doctoral program in 2022. Previous to Loyola, I received my first Masters of Education at North Park University. He recently graduated from the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Transformational Educational Leadership program through the Alliance for Catholic Education.
Robb Kirchen
Robb Kirchen joined Felician Services, Inc. in January of 2012 as an IT Network Engineer. Prior to joining Felician Services, Robb was employed by a Technical Services and Consulting firm and provided IT support for over 6 years to Felician Village in Manitowoc, WI, and to St. Joseph Academy and Villa St. Francis in Milwaukee, WI. He continues to support the IT needs at the Milwaukee‐based Ministries today as an employee of Felician Services, Inc.
Robb has over 20 years of experience in the computer industry, with proven skills in Project Management, Network Engineering, and IT Management. He earned his Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) in 2001 and currently holds certification as a Microsoft Small Business Specialist.
Nick Long
Nick Long joined Felician Services in March 2023. Nick comes to Felician Services with extensive experience in non-profit financial management with many years working with higher education and academic medical center institutions.
His most recent experiences were at Central Michigan University as the VP for Financial and Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer and as the Assistant vice chancellor of budget and financial planning for the University of Texas System’s eight academic institutions and six health institutions. Prior to UT, he was vice president of the higher education practice at Kaufman Hall & Associates and a director at Huron Consulting group. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics with an applied mathematics minor from the University of California, San Diego – Revelle College, and his MBA with concentrations in finance and information technology from the University of California, Irvine-Graduate School of Management. He currently resides in Evanston with his family and is looking forward to joining us and serving the Felician community.
S Jeremy Marie Midura
S Jeremy Marie Midura joined Felician Services in the role of Executive Vice President of Mission Integration and in that role serves as a member of the Felician Services Executive Leadership Team.
Sister Jeremy brings more than 20 years of experience in pastoral ministry where she facilitated spiritual ministry, social awareness, and community involvement activities and programs. Prior to working in parish ministry, Sister Jeremy served as a middle school and high school science teacher and Catholic elementary school principal.
Sister Jeremy holds a BA in Biology and Chemistry from Canisius College, and an MA in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, Chicago. She has also completed graduate work in Biology and Chemistry at State University of New York and has earned a Certificate of Pastoral Administration from the Institute of Theological and Pastoral Studies, Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, NY.
As Executive Vice President of Mission Integration, Sister Jeremy provides oversight, guidance, supervision, and accountability for the Mission Integration Policy for all Felician-sponsored ministries and leads the Mission Integration Team at Felician Services.
Michelle Moore-Santana
Michelle Moore-Santana joined Felician Services in April 2023. Prior to joining Felician Services, Michelle has served at Neumann University in Aston, PA, a Franciscan School of Higher Education. Initially she began as an Assistant Professor of Nursing where she created a course entitled “Strategies for Success in Nursing – Inclusion, diversity, and equity to enhance a sense of belonging.” From 2020 she served as the Coordinator for the President’s Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion developing an Electronic Bias Incident Reporting System and Response Team for the university community and providing DEI campus-wide trainings. In 2022 Dr. Santana was named the Chief Diversity Officer for Neumann University. In this position, she developed their Strategic Plan for DEI. She served as the institutional representative for Ethics and Integrity for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and as a member of the Coordinated Community Response Team for the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women on campus.
Her community service and volunteer activities include founder and president of Angel’s Rise Mentoring, Black Nurses Rock – Delaware Chapter, and National Coalition 100 Black Women Delaware where she is the chair of the 100 Bridges Group Mentoring Program.
As Managing Director of Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, Dr. Santana will lead our Strategic Imperative on Advancing Equity. She will work closely with leaders across sponsored ministries and Felician Services to further shape the organizations’ culture to be one that values diversity and belonging and applies these values in day-to-day operations. As Managing Director she will oversee the creation, implementation, and ongoing evolution of a Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Strategic Plan building the roadmap for achieving the vision.
SM Roberta Moser, CSSF
SM Roberta Moser, CSSF, joined Felician Services in October 2021.
SM Geralyn Mroczkowski, CSSF
Kim Nosalik
Kim Nosalik joined Felician Services, Inc., in 2018 as a Senior Administrative Assistant. Prior to joining Felician Services, Kim was a well-versed Executive Producer at Foote Cone & Belding advertising agency for 18 years. She has also worked at a major printing company and several small advertising start-ups where she was a jack-of-all-trades performing multiple duties from copy writing, producing print advertising, to making coffee. After 22 years in the advertising industry, Kim decided to take some time to stay home with her family. During her time off, Kim was a substitute teacher at Immaculate Conception School for grades Pre-K to Eighth grade.
In 2022, Kim took on the role of Executive Assistant and Project Manager.
With her family in a good place, and a passion to return to work, Kim brings a wide-range of knowledge to Felician Services from her diverse background. Kim has been a member of the Immaculate Conception Parents Club and co-chaired the school’s largest fundraiser, The Spring Gala, two years in a row.
Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, with a minor in Communication, from Columbia College and spent a semester studying abroad. When not working or attending her kids’ sporting events, Kim can be found sewing, painting, or creating something in her at-home art studio.
Maria Parrillo
Maria Parrillo joined Felician Services, Inc., in July 2004 as Staff Accountant. In 2015, Maria moved into her current role as Accounting Manager.
Prior to joining Felician Services, Maria worked for over six years in retail banking for both CIB Bank as a Customer Service Representative and Liberty Bank for Savings starting as a Teller succeeding to Teller Supervisor. In addition, Maria was employed as a Marketing Specialist/Tracking Analyst for Marsh Affinity Group Services. Her primary role was reporting on the performance of promotional mailings – analyzing revenues and expenses of marketing campaigns as well as preparation of annual budget projections.
Maria has also volunteered with the IRS Tax Assistance Program in Chicago, Illinois, preparing income tax returns for families in need.
Maria received her BA in the areas of International Business and Italian and her MBA with a concentration in Accounting from Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois and is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and American Institute of CPAs.
Carla Schommer
Carla Schommer joined Felician Services in January 2023. Carla comes to Felician Services with extensive experiences in banking and wealth management, leadership and student support services in Catholic higher education, and chaplaincy and mission integration ministry in hospitals, senior care, and hospice.
Her most recent experiences were at Felician Village in Manitowoc, WI as the Director of Mission Integration and Pastoral Care, and at St. Francis Home and SSM Agnesian Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI as part of the Spiritual Care Chaplaincy team ministering to residents at St. Francis Home and in the hospital with a focus on hospice, palliative care, and trauma care. In addition, she has over 20 years of senior leadership in banking and higher education including extensive experience in leading organizations and teams through transition. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in business management and economics, and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Lakeland University, along with a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies and Chaplaincy from Loyola University in Chicago. She is a Board Certified Chaplain with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, where she has been involved in the board certification committee and mentorship program for chaplains seeking certification. She has served in parish ministry as a member of the Parish Council, RCIA ministry, Eucharistic ministry to the homebound, and mission trips. She currently resides in Sheboygan, WI with her family and enjoys working with the Felician Sisters and being part of the FSI team supporting their sponsored ministries.
Terry Schweizer
Terry brings over 30 years of corporate and ministry experience to Felician Services, Inc. Prior to joining Felician Services, Inc., Terry served as Executive Director of the REVEAL Project where he led a team of professionals in creating the world’s largest database on spiritual growth-consisting of over 2,000 churches and half a million congregants. During his 20-year tenure in the corporate sector, Terry successfully led and managed an office of 35 professionals for the world’s largest custom marketing research firm. Terry joined Felician Services, Inc., in December 2014 as a Senior Ministry Advisor. In January 2018, the Our Lady of Hope Provincial Council affirmed the appointment of Terry as President-successor of Felician Services, and in February 2018, the Felician Services Board formalized the appointment.
Terry resides in St. Charles, Illinois with his wife and has five children.
Frank Soltys
Frank joined Felician Services in September 2023. Prior to joining Felician Services, he served as the CEO and President of Felician Village in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Frank brings an extensive knowledge of working in senior living and health care to the Felician Sponsored Ministries.
SM Clarette Stryzewski, CSSF
SM Clarette Stryzewski has been a member of the Felician Sisters Congregation for over 50 years. She joined Felician Services, Inc., in Chicago, Illinois in January 1993, as its President and CEO, while also serving as the President and CEO of St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. Her ministry at St. Mary’s Hospital began in 1983, a position which Sister held until 1995, when she became the full‐time President and CEO of Felician Services, Inc.
Sister Clarette has been engaged in congregational ministries including elementary education, secondary education, clinical social work, hospital administration, and President and CEO of Felician Services, Inc., the Corporate Member of Felician Sisters Our Lady of Hope Provincial Council.
Effective January 1, 2014, Sister Clarette made the decision to relinquish her role as President and CEO of FSI, a position she held for twenty years, to become a part‐time employee, assisting FSI as an Executive Liaison, particularly to the co‐sponsored healthcare ministries in Illinois. SM Clarette presently serves on numerous Boards.
Education:
- Honorary Doctorate of Ministerial Leadership, Madonna University, Livonia, MI – 2013
- M.H.A., St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO – 1982
- M.S.W., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI – 1973
- Major: Clinical Social Work
- B.A., Mundelein College, Chicago, IL – 1968
- Major: Sociology
SM Aquinas Szott, CSSF
SM Aquinas Szott, CSSF, has many years of experience in higher education.
- Education: Certificate Program in Spiritual Direction, Center for Peace & Justice Spirituality, 1995
- Ph. D. Seton Hall University, 1990
- M.A. Catholic University of America, 1974
- B.A. Felician College, 1969
Credentials:
- NJ Licensed psychologist
- NJ Certified School psychologist
- NJ Certified School teacher
- Certified Spiritual Director
Professional Affiliations:
- Member, American Psychological Association
- Member, Spiritual Directors International
- Chair & President, Our Lady of Grace, Newark, DE
Work Experience:
- Auditor, Tribunal of the Metuchen Diocese
- Religious Community: Provincial Minister of Felician Sisters, Lodi, NJ
- Psychologist: Jersey City Medical Center; 7 Catholic elementary schools, Clifton, NJ
- Private practice; spiritual director
- Teacher: college, high school & junior high levels
- Administration: Associate principal—St. Thomas/Bishop Ahr HS, Edison, NJ; Academic Dean, Felician College, Lodi, NJ
Tammy Tsonis
Tammy Tsonis joined Felician Services in March 2022. Tammy comes to Felician Services with with over twenty years of human resources experience. As an HR professional, she will bring her talents and skills to Felician Services and to the Felician Felician Sponsored Ministries. Her strengths in employee relations, benefit administration, recruiting, training as well as her relationship building will be a tremendous asset to the team.
Jeremy Westrick
Jeremy Westrick joined Felician Services, Inc., in September 2013 and currently serves as Ministry Financial Liaison, a role in which he engages, advises, and supports the leadership of the Felician‐sponsored ministries in matters of finance and strategy. Prior to joining Felician Services, Jeremy worked as a financial and tax consultant in the investment management industry.
Jeremy has over thirteen years of experience in accounting and finance, previously working in public accounting at Deloitte and Touche LLP and as the Director of Tax Advisory and Control for UBS Global Asset Management. In these roles, Jeremy provided numerous consulting and professional services to investment managers, including and involving financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, and efficient structuring of investment fund vehicles, all within the complex landscape of US and international taxation.
Jeremy received his BBA in Accounting and Finance from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, an MBA from the University of Iowa, and his Master of Divinity from Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Illinois.