Dr. Gabriella D. Filippi - ​Founder, Executive Director, Mentor, Coach

​As Executive Director of The Mentor Coach Foundation, Gabriella is an experienced Educator and Coach with a demonstrated history of working in mentoring and wellness. Gabriella has exhibited skilled leadership and mentor-coaching in education, holistic health, medical management, nonprofit organizations, event management, writing, and editing. 

Gabriella is a graduate of Loyola University of Chicago with a degree in Psychology. It was during this time that Gabriella also spent a school year at the University of Sydney, N.S.W., Australia for studies & holistic health employment in Sydney. She received a Master of Science focused in Physiology and Cardiovascular Research from Northeastern Illinois University, and a Master of Arts in Education and a Ph.D. in Educational Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, with an emphasis and direction in holistic mentoring.

Gabriella has held leadership and/or faculty positions at Wheaton College, North Central College, Hinsdale Hospital, and Amita Health and has been the director of a holistic health business. Gabriella has written hundreds of articles, authored Celebrate Your Seasons, co-author to Along the Way, and has been a ghostwriter for several publications. 

Lucas L. Filippi - Vice President, Technology Board Member, Mentor, Coach

As Vice President of Technology of The Mentor Coach Foundation, Lucas has an impressive background in all things digital. His previous experiences include positions with Apple, Sandbox VR, and other technological frontiers. With this wealth of tech knowledge, combined with years of refinement in business and professional relationship-building, Lucas has paved a way as a leader in this field. He has experienced the values of being both a mentor and a mentee.

Brandon A. Harris - Board Member

As a board member of The Mentor Coach Foundation, Brandon is an adult educator and college instructor who makes learning in community a priority. He has over a decade of classroom experience with individuals from all over the world. Brandon believes that providing knowledge alone isn't what really drives individuals toward holistic living—it's a mentoring relationship. Relating deeply, being transparent, sharing both struggles and laughter are a few of the essential ingredients that make for real life change. 
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Brandon has been a visiting instructor at the University of Central Florida, taught English overseas in East Asia and Latin America, and is currently an professor at Valencia College. Brandon holds an M.A. in TESOL from the University of Central Florida and a Masters of Divinity from Trinity International University. 

Maria Marcela Monaco - Board Member, Mentor, Coach

As a board member of The Mentor Coach Foundation, Marcela endevors to be a beacon of light for today's youth. Having traveled the world for over 33 years as a flight attendant, she has acquired wisdom and a passion for mentoring and coaching. As a District 205 mentor for over five years, Marcela believes that everyone deserves to have a mentor walk with them through life.

Marcela has an entrepreneurial spirit and has created her own franchise, inspiring healthy living and helping people see their inner potential. She enjoys creating memories while traveling with her family. Marcela and her husband have been married for 30 years and have three adult daughters.

JOHNETTA L. REEVES - MENTOR

As board member of The Mentor Coach Foundation, Johnetta is a woman who wears many hats. She believes strongly in carrying her values of faith, truth, and integrity into every part of her life. According to Johnetta, without them there will be no real success. 

With over thirty years invested as dedicated entrepreneurs, she and her husband have been focused mainly in real estate. Johnetta is an active humanitarian, runs marathons, and has been instrumental in forming the “Healthy City Movement” to build awareness in achieving optimal health.

Johnetta enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Johnetta and her husband have been married for forty-two years, have four adult children, and two grandchildren.

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RAJJA V. REEVES - MENTOR

Rajja graduated from Oral Roberts University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. As a Mentor for The Mentor Coach Foundation, Rajja loves natural holistic health & wellness, creative writing, faith building, and encouraging others.

Rajja is an assistant at Illinois Family Institute, an organization that is passionate about spreading truth in the public school systems in Illinois.

Alex Souza - Mentor

Alex is a member of the Markets SC organization, and currently leading the Markets SC Center of Expertise. This includes improvement of Customer Experience, Supply Chain Processes, Digital Transformation, and Management of Change.

Alex is an HP veteran with over 30 years devoted to HP. During those 30 years Alex has had the opportunity to work on Sales, Manufacturing, Sales Operations, and Supply Chain.

Alex joined HP in 1989 as an intern for the Manufacturing Operations in Brazil and lived in Brazil, Argentina, United States. Alex holds a bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineer from
UNICAMP Brazil, an MBA from FGV Brazil and Organization Leadership and Finance from Rice University.