Mary Foti joined the Lawrence School Board of Trustees as an already-familiar presence in the community after working as Lawrence's Grants Coordinator from 2014-2021. Her proposals to various foundations, corporations, and government agencies helped secure funds for tuition assistance, general operations, capital improvements, classroom needs, and dozens of other projects. Currently, Mary is the Community Engagement Specialist at LifeAct, which provides mental health and suicide prevention education to middle and high school students in Northeast Ohio (including Lawrence).

Her professional background also includes time as a paralegal, Clerk of the South Euclid Municipal Court, and Grants Manager at the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. In 2021, Mary was named an Inaugural Board Member at Hospice of the Western Reserve Foundation. She also volunteers for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Trials for Hope, and St. Dominic Church in Shaker Heights. Mary also serves as a Peer Navigator and Community Leader at FORCE, an organization that works to help improve the lives of individuals and families facing hereditary cancer.

Mary earned a B.A. in English Literature from Miami University of Ohio and a General Practice Paralegal Certificate from the Philadelphia Institute of Paralegal Studies. She lives in Chagrin Falls with her husband Anthony and they're proud Lawrence alumni parents of Nicky Foti (Class of 2020).

Matthew Goldman is general counsel for Morino Ventures. Prior to that, he was a partner at BakerHostetler, a Cleveland-headquartered law firm, before retiring at the end of 2022. Matthew has served as lead counsel for debtors, trustees, creditors’ committees, and purchasers in the bankruptcy, restructure, and liquidation of large and middle-market companies across the country.

Working at the forefront of the efforts to reform and advance the bankruptcy profession, Matthew has appeared in most of the country’s major bankruptcy cases over the past three decades. He has also specialized in representing non-profit entities facing financial challenges. Additionally, Matthew is an adjunct professor at Cleveland State University’s Monte Ahuja Business College.

He earned his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his B.A. from the State University of New York at Buffalo, graduating magna cum laude.

Matthew joins the Lawrence School Board of Trustees with excitement and a proven passion for serving his community. He previously chaired the O'Neill Advisory Committee, was a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's Executive Committee, and served as the Section Chair of the Bankruptcy Section of the Bar from 2006-07.

Brian Hunnicutt is a Managing Director on the corporate Syndications team at KeyBanc Capital Markets, managing a team responsible for structuring, pricing, negotiating, arranging, syndicating and closing investment- and non-investment grade corporate loan financings for clients in energy-related business lines. The team especially focuses on renewable project finance. Since joining the company in 2013, Brian has worked as Lead Arranger for more than $14 billion in financings, generating in excess of $50 million in fee income. He also secured a top-5 position in North America wind and solar project finance.

With more than three decades of experience in the financial world, Brian previously held leadership roles at several prominent organizations, including BNP Paribas and JPMorgan Securities in New York City.

Brian earned a Master’s of Business Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in economics and chemistry from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Yolanda Hilliard Lucas is the Owner/Marketing Director of Lucas Memorial Chapel and the Owner of Phoenix Luxury Vehicles. Born in Richmond, Virginia, she has lived in many different cities throughout the United States and graduated from high school in Southfield, Michigan. After high school, Yolanda furthered her education at Hampton University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. After taking a marketing class, she decided to change her career path and pursue sales and marketing. She has worked at various prestigious companies: Xerox, Abbott, Bayer and Johnson & Johnson and has received several certifications and achievement awards.

In 2017, she left her job as Regional Marketing Director for Randall Residence to take a more active role at Lucas Memorial Chapel and to pursue a few of her dreams. However, since Lucas Memorial Chapel’s start in 2000, Yolanda has been involved with community outreach. She sponsored food and clothing drives, conducted memorial ornament services during the holidays, promoted student literacy by giving away books to the community, helped college students by providing scholarships for them and continues to be a proud sponsor of the Garfield Heights Basketball Team. In addition, Yolanda has been speaking and sharing her personal tragedy overcoming testimony at churches, civic organizations and wherever an opportunity presents itself. Even in personal encounters, she never misses an opportunity to encourage and offer hope to people wherever she meets them. Recently, one of her dreams was fulfilled with the launching of Phoenix Luxury Vehicles-transportation services.

Yolanda is a part of the Lion Pride Parents Association at Lawrence School and loves helping parents with children who have learning differences by sharing her story of early intervention and discussing the successful educational option of Lawrence School. She is also a member of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. (Cleveland Chapter). She spearheaded their Flint Water Crisis campaign and has played an active role with Founders Day celebration and previously was Foundation Chair. Yolanda received their “Mother of the Year” award in 2017. In 2018, Yolanda was honored with the Trailblazer award from the Cuyahoga County Section of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. She also has been involved with the Cleveland N.A.A.C.P, Hampton Alumni, Area Specialists on Aging, and has served on different executive boards in Northeast Ohio. Yolanda finds great joy in working with churches and charitable organizations to raise both awareness and finances. She was pleased to be a part of the executive team in support of St. James A.M.E. Church’s charitable fund-raising initiative that sponsored CeCe Winans in a benefit Concert in 2017. Yolanda also loves to share the Lucas Legacy story. Five generations of family achievements and displays freedom papers and historical items from 1852 and beyond. In the last year, she’s been actively involved with the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Committee (PAIL). Her mission is to help navigate parents through the grieving process and to reduce infant deaths and racial disparities. Recently, she was featured in a National Geographic article sharing her personal story of pain and loss and she was certified as a Grief Recovery Method Specialist.

Yolanda is passionate about making a difference in her community, reading, sports, traveling, history, photography, and spending time with her family. One of her favorite activities is attending and watching NASCAR races with her son Harper. They both were advocates for the removal of the confederate flag at NASCAR races and were featured on the national news and several other media outlets in 2020. Yolanda is also a woman of faith and believes in the POWER of prayer and positivity.

Amy Myers holds the coveted role of Chief Operating Officer for the Myers household, which includes her husband Greg and their three children. Amy has a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University.

Having two children with learning differences has put Amy on the path of advocacy for their educational needs. Throughout her journey, Amy has developed a passion for networking with other families and creating a community where children and parents can feel supported in their journey.

In addition to being an active member of the Lawrence School Board of Trustees, Amy is actively engaged in her community. She serves The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Parent’s Education Network, the Chagrin Falls PTO, the Chagrin Valley Trails Homeowners Association, and she leads a Girl Scout troop.

In her free time, Amy enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, as well as travelling and reading.

Jack Nestor is a partner at RedNest Partners, a private equity firm based in Cleveland that invests exclusively in small, privately-held companies. He has more than 12 years of experience investing in and working with lower middle market companies in a variety of industries, making him an expert small business investor. Jack is passionate about supporting great managers in building growing and sustainable companies.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Government and Classical Civilization from Colby College and graduated with honors from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business with a Master of Business Administration. A true believer in Lawrence School and all that it offers students and their families, Jack is honored to join the Board of Trustees and excited to serve the students, teachers, and administrators of Lawrence.

Jack lives in Cleveland and serves on the board of Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development. He is a former board member of Front Steps Housing and Services and is a member of The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio's Leadership LeadDIVERSITY class.

Jack is the father of two young men, including Thomas (Lawrence '22), who share his passion for Cleveland sports, playing basketball, and discovering different corners of the United States, particularly the national parks. Jack, a step father to three additional kids, is also an avid reader, music lover, and concert goer.

Dr. Elaine Schulte earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Skidmore College and a medical degree at Albany Medical College. She completed her pediatric residency training at Albany Medical Center Hospital in 1991. She completed a preventive medicine residency in 1993, during which time she earned her master’s in public health. She then joined the faculty at Albany Medical College. During her tenure in Albany, Elaine served as the pediatric residency program director and the division chief of general pediatrics. In 1996, she founded the international adoption program, which she directed until 2007, when she moved to the Cleveland Clinic.

Elaine was the Chair of the Department of General Pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic until 2017. During that time, in addition to her administrative responsibilities, she maintained an active clinical practice, with specific interests in learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, lead poisoning, immunizations, and residency education. She was also the Medical Director of the Adoption Program at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. Additionally, she co-founded and still co-directs the Center for Excellence in Coaching and Mentoring for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Currently, Elaine is the Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx. She is responsible for overseeing the professional development of the 250 faculty members. She is also the medical director of the newly formed Adoption Program.

She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and serves on several committees focusing on physician leadership, mentorship, and adoption. She has been a board member at Lawrence School since June 2008, serves as the school’s medical director, and is a parent of a former Lawrence School student.

Karen Lipman Steiger is an alumna of John Carroll University, with a master’s in English literature. Until 2014, Karen worked as the Director of the Jewish Volunteer Network and Coordinator of Chaplaincy Program at the Jewish Federation.

In addition to serving on the Lawrence Board of Trustees, Karen serves as Secretary of the Board of Trustees of The Gathering Place. She also volunteered at Hawken School and Thomas Jefferson School for Newcomers.

A yoga enthusiast and dog lover, Karen also enjoys spending her free time with her three children. Her daughter is a graduate of Lawrence School, Class of 2018.

Sara Timken is a spiritual guide, hobby farmer, counselor, master crafter, chef, nutritionist, super spouse, and awesome mother to three wonderful daughters. She previously worked for Keller Williams Legacy Group and served as the leasing agent for a large industrial reuse project in Canton.

She earned her bachelor’s in business economics from the College of Wooster. One of her passions is hobby farming. Sara has raised chickens for farm fresh eggs, managed two large gardens, and is working towards raising other livestock and bees.

In addition to serving on the Lawrence School Board of Trustees, she is the President of the Hoover Swim and Dive Parents Board.

Sara lives on a farm in Canton with her husband Bob and their three daughters. She loves spending time with her family and friends. Her oldest daughter is a graduate of Lawrence School, Class of 2017.

Bridget Thomas is a Senior Manager at Compass Group North America, the nation's largest family of foodservice and support services companies, serving more than 11 million meals and maintaining more than 1.9 billion square feet a day. Bridget leads IT teams on the development and execution of strategic priorities. She has been with Compass Group since March of 2022.

Prior to joining Compass Group, Bridget worked for Cardinal Health in various leadership positions, ending her 11-year tenure as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Beyond her core duties at Cardinal Health, Bridget spearheaded the launch of a diversity, equity, and inclusion council for one of its segments. In this role, she championed cultural competency development for all employees by establishing a professional mentoring program and leading a range of activities and discussions.

Hailing from St. Louis, Bridget found her way to Ohio through the doors of The Ohio State University, where she earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees. Now residing in Willoughby with her husband, Emerson, and their two children, Emme and Gavin, Bridget actively participates in her church community. Beyond her work and family commitments, she devotes time to serving as a worship leader and even delivers sermons.