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Daring Leadership
We pride ourselves on the diverse expertise of our leadership. Our board members come from various backgrounds, allowing us to offer a wide range of perspectives.
INTRODUCING OUR co-founders
Patricia Perez, CEO
Leticia Sustaita, Comptroller
Leticia Sustaita, Comptroller
Patricia is the cofounder, overseeing the daily operations and clinical services of Consuelo Therapeutic Services.
Leticia Sustaita, Comptroller
Leticia Sustaita, Comptroller
Leticia Sustaita, Comptroller
Leticia is the cofounder, overseeing the organization's financial stability and raising capital to ensure our sustainability.
board of directors
Anna Jain, Board Chair
Patricia Perez, President & Secretary
Patricia Perez, President & Secretary
Anna, an LCSW, has been on the board of directors since 2014 and has been the chair since 2019.
Patricia Perez, President & Secretary
Patricia Perez, President & Secretary
Patricia Perez, President & Secretary
Patricia has been on the board of directors since its inception. She has an MSW and MBA.
Karla Rubio, Treasurer
Patricia Perez, President & Secretary
Brenda Allen, Board Member
Karla is an LCPC who has been on the board of directors since 2021. She has also been the board treasurer. She works within the City Colleges of Chicago at Daley College.
Brenda Allen, Board Member
Natividad Calixto, Board Member
Brenda Allen, Board Member
Brenda is an LCSW on the board of directors since 2014. She works with high school students at Westside Academy to achieve academic success.
Natividad Calixto, Board Member
Natividad Calixto, Board Member
Natividad Calixto, Board Member
Natividad, an LCSW, has been on the board of directors since 2011. She previously held the officer position of secretary for 6 years. She works at Jorge Prieto Family Health Center within Cook County Health.
Isaliz Danzot, Board Member
Natividad Calixto, Board Member
Natividad Calixto, Board Member
Isaliz holds a master's degree in social work and has been on the board of directors since 2014. She also works as a behavioral health supervisor for PWP Health.
Patzy Gonzalez, Board Member
Carolina Manrriquez, Board Member
Carolina Manrriquez, Board Member
Patzy holds a master's degree in healthcare administration and works for Blue Cross/Blue Shield. She was an employee of Consuelo Therapeutic Services for three years before leaving to complete her master's degree. She was elected to the board in September of 2025.
Carolina Manrriquez, Board Member
Carolina Manrriquez, Board Member
Carolina Manrriquez, Board Member
Carolina is an LCSW with a master's in business administration. She completed her internship at Consuelo Therapeutic Services in 2022 and was elected to the board in August 2025
Priscilla Rodriguez, Board Member
Carolina Manrriquez, Board Member
Priscilla Rodriguez, Board Member
Priscilla holds a master's degree in management information systems and has been a valuable member of JPMorgan Chase since August 2001. She serves as the Executive Director for GB Global Services, overseeing control-related activities on a global scale. Priscilla was elected to the board in August 2025
Melissa Rosas
Melissa Rosas
Priscilla Rodriguez, Board Member
Melissa has 15 years of experience in the financial industry, including 9 years in wealth management. Currently, she serves as an Account Administrator for The McLean Wealth Management Group. Melissa graduated from the City Colleges of Chicago and is currently pursuing her BA in marketing at DePaul University. She was elected to the board in September 2025.
Carmen Salas
Melissa Rosas
Carmen Salas
Carmen has 20 years of experience in state government, higher education, and not-for-profit sectors. She is currently the HR manager for the Illinois Office of Comptroller and holds a BA in business administration in information systems. She was elected to the board in September of 2025.