Anne's Haven ~ Woman-Founded Peace Center
Carmen Torres
Fredelyn Calla
Madeleine Brenner
Linda Bonesteel
Jen O'Grady
Jen Elliot
Fredelyn Calla (she/her/hers) has lived in Chicago for more than 25 years and works as an art therapist. She is part of a group private practice called Head/Heart Therapy, where she focuses her work on BIPOC mental health, especially Asian American, and social justice learning and advocacy.
She also works for Gilda's Club Chicago, a cancer support center, and is an art therapy lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Fred hopes to further the mission of Anne's Haven with her professional experience with women's mental health concerns and with spreading the importance of community and support.
Lili Sukenic
Denise Roman
Jacopo De Marinis
Janet Giangrasse
Strong Supporters
Executive Director
Hello! My name is Leslie Jaeger (he/him). I served as the Interim Pastor of Big Shoulders Church, a partner of Anne's Haven, in 2022-2023. My best profile picture is me wearing a rainbow beanie and holding a puppy, because I love dogs and I'm LGBTQ. I am currently serving in bi-vocational ministry as a lay leader and hospitality manager. My ideology in life is that every situation can become a learning opportunity. Most of my experiences at Anne's Haven have been in small groups where the conversations were deep, thoughtful, encouraging, and creative. I am joining the Board of Directors to continue partnering with the mission of Anne's Haven as an individual. I look forward to helping Anne's Haven grow with more groups, partnerships, and funding, so that more people in the community can find and access this safe haven.
Maria Hernando
Linda is a graduate from DePaul University, with a degree in American Studies concentrating in Media and Pop-Culture, as well as a minor in LGBTQ+ Studies. In her academic studies she developed an interest on how culture shapes identity, access, and belonging. Linda is passionate about empowering women and building community through shared learning.
Linda was drawn to Anne’s Haven because of our commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, equity, peace studies, and community based learning. Linda hopes to contribute by creating an environment where individuals are supported, seen, and encouraged to learn from one another.
Chloe Bentley
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Lili is a senior at Lake Forest College majoring in Communication and Theater. With a background in media analysis, community organizing, and creative content development, she brings a thoughtful and dynamic approach to her role at Anne’s Haven. As a Marketing Intern, Lili creates strategic content across various platforms to amplify Anne’s Haven's mission, engage the community, and support outreach to women and local vendors.
Her passion for storytelling, representation, and inclusive communication drives her work, both academically and professionally. Outside of Anne’s Haven, Lili leads on-campus initiatives focused on gender equity and cultural awareness and is deeply committed to creating spaces where all women feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Leslie Jaeger
Director of Peace Education Programs
Committee Members and Strong Supporters
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Jacopo DeMarinis
Jacopo joined the board of Anne's Haven in 2021 and transitioned to his current position of Director of Peace Education Programs in 2025.
He recently received his Master's in Peace and Conflict Studies from Ulster University in Northern Ireland, where his research was featured on BBC Northern Ireland. He is passionate about introducing communities- especially young people- to the field of peacebuilding, building skills like nonviolent communication and mediation, and encouraging people to think creatively about building peace in their communities.
Jacopo can be reached at annespeacecenter@gmail.com.
Janet Giangrasse
Janet is the founder of Anne's Haven and daughter of Anne McNicholas-Giangrasse, whom Anne's Haven was built in memory of. She grew up in Villa Park, Illinois, studied theatre in London, worked in New York City, moved to Italy, and then returned to Chicago. There she had her son, spent time with family, found financial stability with bookkeeping, and fed her soul with Anne's Haven.
"Anne's Haven is a tribute to my very dear mother and all women. We do so much for those around us, often having nothing left to give to ourselves. Anne's is for us. A safe place to create opportunities, grow friendships, learn skills...sit with our thoughts. Anne's is there for whatever we need it for."
George Borovik
Working Board Members
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Chloe Bentley is a former CPS teacher and a mother of two. She has run the Moms Meetup at Anne's Haven, and was the host of our center's podcast, "Live from Anne's!". Chloe has been a strong supporter and friend of Anne's!
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Tram Le is a tax CPA and small business advisor based in Chicago. Born and raised in Vietnam, she moved to the U.S to earn a degree in accounting and finance. After spending time in cities across the country, Tram settled in Chicago to pursue her Master of Taxation. She now specializes in helping individuals and small businesses stay compliant with tax laws while optimizing deductions and credits. With a deep belief in financial literacy as a pathway to independence, Tram is passionate about making financial knowledge more accessible, especially for women and underserved communities. As a Working Board Member at Anne’s Haven, Tram supports the organization’s mission to create safe, welcoming spaces where women and girls can build confidence, grow through education, and connect in community.
Fredelyn Calla
Hi to all!!
I'm very pleased and excited to be a part of Anne's Haven!
I like to think of myself as a free spirit. A huge care for whoever I encounter in life and helpful with a listening ear! All of my experiences in life's I'm grateful because they all have taught me great lessons in life. I'm a proud Parent and Grandmother, I've worked in sales, customer service, management, visual merchandiser and showroom merchandiser. I've acquired some great skills. I've always look for more and contributing, becoming involved and giving back. I've been challenged in life and know now how important it is to have a place where you can just get away for a while and network, not to mention be a part f woman empowerment. Being a part of Anne's haven is a step into making a change.
Advisory Board Members
5629 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago IL 60634
Marketing/Outreach
Grant Writing
George Borovik has worked for the Portage Park Chamber of Commerce (PPCC) for the past 21 years, and has been the executive director since 2002. The Chamber serves the communities of Portage Park, Irving Park and Dunning, providing promotional support and technical assistance to local businesses and non-profit organizations.
George first met Janet Giangrasse, the founder of Anne’s Haven, when she was first looking for a storefront space in Portage Park. Janet has generously offered the use of Anne’s Haven for PPCC meetings and monthly networking events. She has also been one of the Chamber’s biggest supporters over the past five years.
Tram Le
Meet Our Team
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Carmen Torres
George Borovik
Janet Giangrasse
Tram Le
Founder
Here we recognize all our committee members and strong supporters for their hard work at
Anne's Haven in certain domains.
Finance
Linda Bonesteel
Cheryl Davis
Denise Roman
Mary Joyce