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Executive Leadership

At-Large Board Members

Alex Faulkner (he/him)

Alex was born and raised in Peoria. After a four-year stint working out West in natural resources with the federal government, Alex returned home in March 2020. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, swimming, volunteering in the local community, and spending time with his partner, friends and family, and his dog, Aldo.

Charlise Lee (she/her)

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AJ Rickgauer (she/they/any)

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Lisa Roeder (she/her)

Lisa holds master’s degrees in Psychology and Public Health and brings over two decades of experience to her role at Positive Health Solutions, formerly the Heart of Illinois HIV/AIDS Center. She has been with the organization for 22 years and has served as Director for the past three, leading with a deep commitment to advancing community health and support services. Lisa also teaches as an adjunct instructor at Illinois Central College, sharing her knowledge and passion with future professionals.

 

In her free time, Lisa enjoys reading and traveling—especially to California to visit her twin sons.

Taylor Bohmer (he/him)

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OUR FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS

We Celebrate Them!

GIANNI FOGLIANO

NICK VIERA 

MARIS MEDNIS 

AMANDA JUNEMAN 

 

ANTONIO BURDETTE-WIXOM

KRISTEN HALEY

JENNY MANN

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Box 02

Peoria, IL 61614

 

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