North Light Community Center is led by a volunteer board of directors comprised of interested and active members of the immediate community and from the larger Philadelphia area. These individuals are carefully chosen to represent a varied cross-section of our communities. Their personal skills and dedication to North Light and its mission provide solid leadership and oversight.

Current Board

James F. Trainer, PhD
AVP & Executive Director
Office of Strategic Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
Villanova University
Havertown, PA 
Board Chair, Chair of Strategic Planning and Governance Committee
(2021-2024)

Monique Easterling, MBA
Accounting Manager
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Vice Chair Board
(2021-2024)

Christopher McGill
President, Greater Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr Trust
Queen Village
Philadelphia, PA
Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee
(2021-2024)

Nissa Eisenberg
Architect
ALMA Architecture, LLC
Philadelphia, PA
Secretary, Chair of Property Committee
(2021-2024)

Jennifer Sullivan
IT Support
School District of Springfield Township
Bala Cynwyd, PA
(2021-2024)

Lauren Kurisko
Director, Omnichannel Strategy
McCann Health
Erdenheim, PA
Chair of Marketing Committee
(2021-2024)

Ken Parsons
Investor
Susquehanna Private Capital
Narberth, PA
(2021-2024)

Joseph P. Gidjunis
Principal
JPG Photo & Video
Manayunk
Philadelphia, PA
(2021-2024)

Jeff Kearns
Manager, Learning, Independence Blue Cross
Wilmington, DE
Chair of Personnel Committee
(2022-2025)

Dr. Deidre Childs
Supervisor of Student Teaching, Grand Canyon University
Philadelphia, PA 
Chair of Education & Program Committee
(2022-2025)

Abbe Fox
Plan Document Supervisor
American Trust
Philadelphia, PA
(2022-2025)

Janet Fetkewicz
Marriage & Family Therapist
Private Practice
Manayunk
Philadelphia, PA 
(2022-2025)

Tara King
Director Supplier Quality Management
Merck
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Chair of Development Committee
(2022-2025)

Blythe McCormack
Educator
Philadelphia, PA
(2023 – 2026)

Susan Bunch
Educator/ESL
School District of Philadelphia
Roxborough
Philadelphia, PA 
Chair of Gala Committee
(2023-2026)

Dorian Owens
Cybersecurity Associate
PwC
Hatboro, PA
(2023-2026)