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You Got This, Kid! Leadership Foundation

Meet the Board

Our Founders

Chuck Saia

Chuck Saia is Co-Founder of Next Chapter Ventures, a 50-member executive investment group, former CEO of Deloitte Advisory Services, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Quinnipiac University, and founder of the You Got This, Kid! Leadership Foundation.

Karin Wagner

Karin Wagner​

Karin is the Founder and CEO of Invigorate, the go-to resource center to build healthy habits and sustain healthier lifestyles while navigating autoimmune disease.

Our Board Members

Alexia Papavasilakis

Alexia is a New York-based artist who, in Spring 2021, will graduate from Parsons School of Design with a BFA in Illustration.

Allison Saia

Allison is a Cornell University graduate with a degree in Statistics and Biometry; Allison started her career doing technology integration work at Accenture before moving to Deloitte.

Angelina Kaliada

Angelina Kaliada serves on the advisory board of You Got This, Kid! bringing a personal connection to the mission through her own experience.

Chris Burton

Chris Burton is the sole proprietor of Di Baddest Consulting, where he works with churches and schools on anti-racism and social justice.

Courtney McGinnis

Courtney McGinnis serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives in the College of Arts & Sciences at Quinnipiac University.

Dave Wagner

Dave is from St. Paul, MN, and is a Senior Manager with Deloitte &  Touche LLP. 

Elise Carlson

Dr. Elise Carlson is a board-certified rheumatologist, academic faculty at Yale and Quinnipiac University, and incoming Chair of the ABIM Rheumatology Governance Board.

Ingrid Dillon

Ingrid is a CPA, Fortune 500 leader, and philanthropist dedicated to education, community, and mentorship.

Kimberly DiGiovanni

Kimberly is an environmental engineer serving as an Engineering Project Manager for the City of New Haven and Founder of Auroran Environmental, LLC.

Michelle Khan

Michelle is a seasoned Business Development Executive with over 15 years of Director-level experience, including in Fortune 200 companies. 

Monica Lalani

Monica is a Principal with Deloitte and works with financial services clients in the areas of strategy, regulatory and risk management.

Olamide Gbotosho

Olamide is a Chicago‑based Software and Technical Consultant at KPMG, supporting healthcare, advertising, and government clients through technology‑driven solutions.

Riley Scott

Riley, a Quinnipiac University graduate, interned with YGTK! for two years leading its visual and marketing efforts before joining its Advisory Board.

Robin Monfredo

Robin, a longtime Deloitte Executive Assistant who has supported the firm’s top leadership since 1990, has been a YGTK! Board member since its inception and instrumental in its formation.