SAINT MARY SCHOOL BOARD
The Saint Mary School Board consists of men and women who volunteer their time to the school, in an advisory role. These individuals have expertise in varying fields, participate in the school community in many ways, and bring diverse perspectives and vantage points to the Board.
School Board MEMBER’S Bios
COURTNEY CHIANELLO, CHAIR
Courtney joined the School Board in 2020. She and her husband Jeff are the parents of JJ (Class of 2026), Patrick (Class of 2029), and Blake (Class of 2032). They moved to Buffalo Grove in 2010 and joined the parish in 2017 when JJ joined Saint Mary School in first grade. Courtney has a B.S. in Accounting from Miami University and is a registered CPA in the state of Illinois. Courtney has many years of accounting and auditing experience and currently works as an accounting consultant.
MARIANNE SUTCLIFFE, VICE CHAIR
Marianne joined the School Board in 2022. She and her husband Mike have been parishioners at St. Mary Parish since moving to the area. They are the parents of Isabella (SMS Class of 2028) and Brianna (The Cove School Class of 2030). Marianne has been active in volunteering for school activities. Marianne has a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from DePaul University and an M.B.A. in Marketing and Strategy from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Marianne brings to the Board a 20+ year career in Marketing, Strategy, Finance, and Business Management and multiple years of non-profit board experience from The Cute Syndrome Foundation where she is the Secretary.
Neha Soni
Neha joined the School Board in 2025. She and her husband Pinal are parents of Tulsi and Vivaan. Neha has grown up in Buffalo Grove, and moved back in 2020. Vivaan soon joined Saint Mary School for Kindergarten! Neha has a B.S. in Nuclear Medicine and a Masters in Health Administration. Neha has years of healthcare operations/LEAN management experience and currently works as an operations manager.
JENNIFER REE
Jennifer joined the School Board in 2021. Her family has been a member of Saint Mary Parish since 1983 and she has continued her parish membership into adulthood. Jennifer previously taught CCD at Saint Mary's and is a mother to Olivia (Class of 2029). She volunteers with the FSO and runs her father's point-of-sale company in Rolling Meadows. Jennifer volunteers her photography services to many annual events including golf outings for The Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Association, The Lazarus House, and Chip in for Vets. She brings experience in HR, sales, accounting, and marketing, as well as many years of event/catering planning to the Board.
Peter Wisniewski
Peter joined the School Board in 2025. He and his wife Yvette were married at Saint Mary Church shortly after joining the parish. They are the parents of Bianca (class of 2010), Brianna (class of 2017), Bella (class of 2019) and Brooklynn (class of 2028), and Yvette has been an active volunteer in many activities throughout those years. Their grandsons, Anthony and Alexander, joined the Saint Mary’s family through Baptism in 2021 and 2024. Peter is the founder and managing member of TEMco Contracting, a general contracting firm focusing on commercial property work in the tri-state area.
LISA SCHWABE
Lisa joined the School Board in 2024. She and her husband, David, are the proud parents of Ally (Class of 2015), Colton and Sarah (Class of 2019), and Kenzie (Class of 2021). Their journey with Saint Mary School began when Ally started preschool. Lisa holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and an MBA with a concentration in Operational Management from DePaul University. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Business Data Analytics at Loyola University. As the Director of Marketing and Development at Frassati Catholic Academy, Lisa focuses on marketing, enrollment, and fundraising for the Catholic elementary school.
VINCE VASQUEZ
Vince joined the School Board in 2022. He and his wife Janella are the parents of Fulton (Class of 2026), Xander (Class of 2031), and Vaughn (future Bison!). Their family moved to the area in 2013, and have been active parishioners since. Vince has a B.A. in Psychology and an MBA from DePaul University. Vince has expertise in transformation and change management.
ANA MARIA GRADY, Secretary
Ana Maria joined the School Board in 2023 and has been a part of Saint Mary School since her daughter Emilia (Class of 2031) started Pre-School in 2020. Ana Maria received her M.D. degree from Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia, South America where she grew up and where she travels frequently to visit family. She has dedicated her career to Healthcare Management and has worked extensively in leadership positions within several medical associations and hospitals in Chicago, Washington D.C. and Alexandria, VA. She has over 20 years of experience in managing multispecialty teams, operations and practice management solutions.
MELANIE DOLAK
Melanie Dolak joined the Board in 2023 and has been a member of St. Mary parish since her family moved to Buffalo Grove in 2016. She and her husband, Bill, have two daughters in high school who serve as peer ministers for the EDGE/Confirmation prep religious education program. Melanie has previously taught CCD classes for St. Mary’s, and she volunteers for parish activities as a member of the Women’s Club.
Melanie has BA degrees in Biology and Chemistry and a Master’s Degree in Health Administration from Indiana University. She brings to the Board many years of experience working as a non-profit executive including governance, policy, budgeting and negotiation skills.
To contact the School Board, please email us at: schoolboard@stmarybg.org
