Advisory Board

The enlace advisory Board provides strategic direction, specialized areas of expert consultation and ensures leadership remains aligned with its mission and core values.

Greg Essenpreis

Based in Manhattan, Greg serves women and families working to rebuild their lives after domestic violence by connecting them with viable employment and educational opportunities, as well as educating survivors and the community at large about domestic violence. Additionally, he provides self-sufficiency training to individuals rebuilding their lives after homelessness and substance abuse. He also serves one of the East Coast's largest not-for-profit organizations training and development efforts and serves on boards and commissions throughout New York City including the Brooklyn Community Board #5 Community Service Provider Cabinet and the New York City Coalition of Domestic Violence Service Providers. A tireless community advocate, Greg brings a depth of experience working with disenfranchised segments of his communities to help them “find their voice" in order to allow them to fulfill their desire to provide for themselves and their community.

Ericka Sanders

Having served in the Illinois Attorney General's Office and now leading one of the most challenged public defender offices in the Illinois, Ericka has a history of pursuing justice for the most challenged and in need of fair representation in our communities. Ericka received her Jurist Doctorate from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale and provides legal insight and general counsel advice.