The St. Clare Foundation is governed by a board of directors who govern and oversee the organization's operations. The board is responsible for setting the organization's mission, vision and values as well as its strategy and goals, ensuring that the organization operates in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Board of Directors:
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SM Clarette Stryzewski, CSSFBoard Chair
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, and served as its President and CEO until 2014, while also serving as the President and CEO of St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. Her ministry at St. Mary’s Hospital spanned from 1983-1995. Sister Clarette has been engaged in congregational ministries including elementary education, secondary education, clinical social work, and hospital administration. SM Clarette presently serves on numerous Felician-sponsored boards.
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Mr. Terry SchweizerPresident
As President of Felician Services, Inc. and the St. Clare Foundation, Terry brings over 30 years of corporate and ministry experience. 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.
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Mr. Nick LongSecretary/Treasurer
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.
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SM Geralyn Mroczkowski, CSSFBoard Member
SM Geralyn is the CEO of Felician Services, Inc. Between 2009 to 2021, SM Geralyn served as a Councilor on the Province Leadership Team, Our Lady of Hope Province. Additionally, SM Geralyn has served in multiple roles in Catholic education ministries.
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Sr. Jeremy Marie Midura, CSSFBoard Member
Sr. 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.
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Ms. Paula FriedmanBoard Member
Paula Friedman joined Felician Services in March 2022 as a part-time consultant and executive liaison. Paula is a retired senior executive of SSM Health and brings more than 35 years of progressive management, operations and strategic experience in healthcare and Catholic ministries.
Key Leadership & Staff:
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Executive DirectorMs. Clare Kessler
Ms. Clare Kessler is the Executive Director for the St. Clare Foundation. She has a Masters of Public Health - Health Management & Policy, a Bachelor of Science in Community Health, and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Clare is responsible for leading the Foundation by creating and deepening community relationships and partnerships to address unmet community needs.
