Advisory Board Welcome – Fall 2025
We are thrilled to welcome four new members to the iCARE4 Adoptive And Foster Families Advisory Board, joining Katie Stoddard and Dan Vosnos who have been with us since our inception.
This diverse group of experts, advocates, and parents brings a wealth of experience, passion, and unique perspectives that will be invaluable as we continue our work to build healing-centered communities and support families. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to:
Sheri Alber
Sheri is a seasoned educator and adoptive parent with over three decades of experience in schools, including Chicago Public Schools. With a background in psychology and education, she is deeply knowledgeable about the intersection of trauma and learning. Sheri brings her passion for creating supportive bridges between families and educators to our board.
Doug Bolton
Doug is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and author of Untethered: Creating Connected Families, Schools, and Communities to Raise a Resilient Generation. A former therapeutic school psychologist and principal, he provides valuable consultation to educators and clinicians. His expertise in building resilient communities will be a tremendous asset to our mission.
Theresa Spierling
With over 13 years of foster care experience and a lifetime of nurturing children, Theresa is a specialized licensed foster parent and a biological and adoptive mother. Her deep empathy and unwavering commitment to children in her care will provide a vital perspective to our work.
Katie Stoddard
As the founder of a marketing agency for the education sector, Katie brings her expertise in K-12 marketing to the board. A former eighth-grade teacher, she has a long history in educational publishing and a commitment to helping education-focused non-profits grow their impact.
Keri Stone
A middle school educator for over 30 years, Keri holds a certification in Trauma-Informed Practices. As a transracially adoptive parent, she is a fierce advocate for shifting the narrative around adoption and prioritizing the voice of the adoptee. Her lived experience will be a powerful asset to the team.
Dan Vosnos
Dan is a passionate advocate for children and families with unique learning needs. As the Senior Director of Development for the National Down Syndrome Society and a former high school administrator, he brings a wealth of experience in building connections between the general education community and the unique abilities community.
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and expertise these individuals are bringing to our mission. Their collective insights will help us continue to grow and serve the adoptive, foster, and kinship community.
