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Executive Director

Stephanie Garrity

stephanie.garrity@rainbows.org

(847) 952-1770 ext.311

Stephanie Garrity joined Rainbows in March 2017 and serves as the Executive Director of Rainbows for All Children. Working with the staff and the Board of Directors, she is committed to growing and diversifying Rainbows’ resources, while ensuring that all Rainbows supporters and facilitators remain engaged and connected with our mission of serving youth dealing with grief and loss.

Recognizing many youth function in a constant state of insecurity and trauma, Stephanie is dedicated to providing these youth with the resources necessary to share their emotions in healthy and constructive ways that allow them to not just survive, but flourish and grow, as well as help to prepare them to cope with future adversity.

Stephanie comes to Rainbows with more than 26 years of experience in non-profit leadership. Prior to Rainbows, she served as the director of stewardship and engagement at Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (5+ years), the director of development at Willow House (3+ years), and director of institutional advancement at Regina Dominican High School (12+ years). She maintains memberships with Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG), Chicago Women in Philanthropy, Professionals in Development North, and Forefront. Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Houghton University, Houghton, NY, with minors in French and Spanish. Stephanie is a two-time presenter at the NACG's annual symposium.

A long-time resident of Highland Park, Stephanie is married with two sons. She has served in multiple volunteer and leadership roles in Lake County as well as the Highland Park and Highwood communities.

Meet the Others

Paula Carter

paula.carter@rainbows.org (847) 952-1770 Paula Carter Bass started with Rainbows for All Children in September 2017 and serves as the Volunteer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant. Her responsibilities include everyday office administration, which includes answering the phones, replying to emails, greeting clients, maintaining files and records, onboarding facilitators and assisting Stephanie and Laura with projects. She ...

Liz Falstreau

Liz.Falstreau@Rainbows.org 847-952-1770 x312 Liz Falstreau serves as Rainbows’ Community Education Manager. Working under the Executive Director, her responsibilities include social media management, internship management, content creation, program presentation and marketing, as well as serving as the point of contact for community program partners. Liz has always been ready to roll up her sleeves ...

Colleen Havey

colleen.havey@rainbows.org Colleen Havey joined Rainbows as the Event Coordinator in 2023. She works under the Executive Director to help create unique events to support Rainbows For All Children’s fundraising efforts, as well as raise awareness for Rainbows’ programs. Colleen has always been passionate about event planning. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University ...