Strategic Team
Zack Diebold ✉
Executive Director
Student – Saint Louis University
Zack’s journey with Find the Light began as a volunteer photographer for their Candlelight Vigil, where his dedication and talent quickly became evident. He soon took on roles in IT, enhancing the organization’s digital infrastructure, and later spearheaded the creation of the Resources Department to better serve the community. Now serving as Executive Director, Zack is committed to advancing Find the Light’s mission by fostering innovation and collaboration. He balances his leadership duties with pursuing degrees in economics, computer science, and mathematics at Saint Louis University, demonstrating a unique blend of analytical and creative expertise.
Alex Schneider ✉
Founder, Director of Vision
MPH – Biosecurity, Disaster Preparedness, and Epidemiology
Alex founded Find the Light Foundation because she was concerned with the growing rate of suicide and overdose in her area, and after losing friends to the mental health crisis. Alex is a microbiologist and epidemiologist and uses her experience in science, along with her background in advocacy and her experiences with her own mental health, to develop evidence-based strategies and programs within Find the Light Foundation. By combining her expertise in microbiology and epidemiology with her passion for mental health advocacy, Alex aims to address the root causes of mental health challenges and implement effective solutions.
Professional Board
Ann Bingham ✉
Professional Board Member
MA – Developmental Psychology
Ann is a developmental psychologist with over 30 years of experience in education. As founder of the Kula Collective and the One New Thing Project in St. Louis, MO, she provides a unique and individualized approach to wellness through trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, and intentional living. Ann is the parent of two and brings a parent’s perspective to the Board of Directors.
Aimee Robertson ✉
Professional Board Member
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Aimee is more commonly known on the board as Liam’s mom. Aimee advocates for public education, supporting school districts in meeting all students’ IDEA needs, extending inclusion beyond the classroom and into the community, and empowering all children to have a voice and an active role in their schools and communities. Aimee supports mental health and substance abuse prevention by helping ensure all students have the resources to access their education and community fully.
Ryan Tullock ✉
Professional Board Member
MA – Education and Innovation
Ryan is a former educator who is the Youth Education Coordinator at the St. Charles City-County Library. He’s passionate about education, including ensuring all students are aware of and receive the mental health resources they need. As a parent of two young children, he’s also an advocate for supporting the mental health of children at an early age.
Maureen Cranley ✉
Professional Board Member
Md Candidate – Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Maureen is thrilled to join FTL. She is a medical student pursuing an MD, committed to integrating mental health awareness and advocacy efforts into their medical career. Eager to collaborate with FTL, Maureen aims to implement effective strategies for discussing and promoting mental health awareness and decreasing mental health stigmas. Passionate about early mental health education, Maureen believes that empowering individuals with knowledge and the multitude of resources available can make a significant difference during difficult and critical moments. Together, we can create supportive environments that nurture the mental wellness of young individuals and foster a future where mental health is a priority.
Student Board
Annie Nguyen ✉
President
Freshman – Saint Louis University
Annie is a freshman at Saint Louis University who joined Find The Light to spread mental health awareness among struggling teens across Missouri. She is excited to be a part of this amazing organization and looks forward to helping her community with her friends and peers.
Shreenik Enturi ✉
Vice President
Junior – Fort Zumwalt South High
Shreenik is a Fort Zumwalt South High junior who joined Find The Light after he heard about the organization from his friends and understood how vital a resource like this can be to so many teens and young adults struggling with their mental health. He is excited to help the organization reach even greater heights.
Venkata Unman ✉
Secretary
Fort Zumwalt West High
Venkata Unnam learned about Find The Light through Liam, a dedicated member. Find the Light’s goals and convictions inspired Venkata to join them in their mission to help those surrounded by darkness find the light. He aims to help FTL assist all, young and old, of different races and ethnicities, of different economic standings, through their journeys, no matter how difficult they may be.
Eliana Ross ✉
Student Board Member
Sophomore – Washington University in St. Louis
Eliana is a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology with a minor in Biology working towards medical school. Eliana decided to join Find The Light Foundation because of her interest in mental health advocacy and ending the stigma, especially in the St. Louis area. She aims to help resources become more available and educate others on the importance of mental health.
Maddy Alexander ✉
Student Board Member
Sophomore – Lindenwood University
Maddy Alexander is a sophomore at Lindenwood University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Math as she works towards a higher degree in Aerospace Engineering. Maddy Alexander decided to join the FTL Student Board after hearing about it and realizing how important it was for a resource like this for other people in the community.
Derrick Palmer ✉
Student Board Member
Senior – Whitfield School
Derrick is a senior at Whitfield School, a small private school in Creve Coeur. Derrick joined Find the Light, after seeing the havoc untreated mental illness can wreck upon a community, knowing this, he hopes to use his position to ensure more teens have access to help.
Liam Robertson ✉
Student Board Member
Sophomore – Fort Zumwalt West High
Liam is a sophomore at Fort Zumwalt West High School. Liam is a person with profound hearing loss, autism, and ADHD who loves bringing a voice and awareness to the community on behalf of differently-abled people. Liam enjoys helping find creative ways to contact the community, find ways to include people of all abilities, and share information in a way that can be understood and utilized no matter what level of ability a person has.