Leadership Team

Sylvia serves as Turning Point’s chief executive, responsible for leading the agency’s strategic vision, operational growth, and community impact. Prior to joining the Turning Point Behavioral Health community, Sylvia served as Executive Director of the Health Foundation of Cook County and as the inaugural executive director for The Lake County Community Foundation and Maestro Cares Foundation. She has extensive experience working abroad in Latin America as a consultant and senior advisor to several nonprofits, foundations and families, and leading the creation and launch of The Chicago Community Trust’s first identity-focused funds, The African American Legacy, and Nuestro Futuro. Before her roles in executive leadership, Sylvia was a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and began her career as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Cook County, Illinois. Sylvia holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mundelein College and a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Illinois Institute of Technology. She has a Graduate Certificate from Loyola University in Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy.

Kelly Schuler has over 20 years of strategic and tactical leadership experience within the healthcare field. She earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration at Marquette University. In the role of chief operating officer, Kelly oversees financial activities, administrative staff, and business operations.

Martina Cortez has experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. Her areas of expertise include mood disorders, addiction, and anxiety. She also has extensive experience with training and supervising students and clinical staff. She uses a psychodynamic and client-centered approach, with a recovery-oriented focus. She believes that the most important thing she can bring to the therapeutic experience is an empathic and non-judgmental perspective that allows people to feel comfortable and safe. She has more than 20 years of experience in community mental health.

Chad Mick has over ten years of HR experience. He has served as the State DEI Director for OhioSHRM and is a past president of the Northwest Ohio Human Resource Association (NOHRA). Certified as a SHRM-SCP and a Change Management Professional, he holds master’s degrees in public administration and German. Chad is passionate about fostering inclusive, supportive work environments. As the Director of Human Resources, he oversees all HR functions including recruitment, hiring, employee relations, and human resource strategic planning.

Stephanie has a BSW degree in social work and has extensive experience working with all ages and in a variety of settings. Stephanie joined the Turning Point team as a case manager before moving into her current role. She believes strongly in client centered care and deeply appreciates the opportunity to work with and support the Turning Point client community.