Local Leaders Join CEL's Board of Directors

The Center for Enriched Living (CEL), a non-profit organization headquartered in north suburban Riverwoods, announced that Tommy Baboulas, Mark Bernstein, Chris Grigoriou and Erin Greitens have joined its board of directors. CEL enriches the lives of teens and adults with developmental disabilities through social, recreational, educational and employment opportunities.

“These leaders will be instrumental as we move forward with our next strategic plan,” said Executive Director, Harriet Levy.

• Tommy Baboulas of Des Plaines, Senior Manager – CDW Business Development at Tech Data, has been involved with CEL for the past several years and wanted to get more involved beyond giving a check.
• Mark S. Bernstein of Deerfield, Partner at Akerman LLP, has been intimately involved with CEL for the past 10 years. He’s seen the transformative effect CEL programs have had on his 24-year-old daughter, Rachel, a CEL member for 10 years.
• Erin Greitens of Northbrook, VP Director Project Management at Leo Burnett started as a volunteer in one of CEL’s evening programs but wanted to make a bigger impact by being involved in the organization’s strategic future.
• Chris Grigoriou of Arlington Heights, Business Development Manager at Tech Data, brings his entrepreneurial spirit and multifaceted experience as CEL looks to the next 5 years and beyond.

Levy continues, “Our board ambassadors advocate, fundraise and help sustain this $3.7 million privately-funded organization. Their efforts will help us as we embark on our ambitious 2023 strategic plan.”

CEL board members share their professional experience and expertise to ensure that CEL continues to grow and thrive. We are always looking for Board Members who have a passion for our mission, excellent leadership skills, and a willingness and ability to be an advocate and use your voice for CEL.

The complete list of CEL’s board of directors can be found at:

www.CenterForEnrichedLiving.org/about-us/meet-the-team

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About the Center for Enriched Living

For the past 50 years, the Center for Enriched Living has enriched the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities – from youth through adulthood. CEL’s programs provide social, recreational and employment opportunities for our members in our newly renovated Universally Designed building in Riverwoods. More information available at www.CenterForEnrichedLiving.org