FOUNDER AND CHAIR

Dr. Heather Schilling is a lifelong educator, with over three decades of teaching at the high school and collegiate levels. The greatest gift of teaching is the opportunity to empower others - empower them to realize that regardless of the situation, their mindset matters.

On December 21, 2021, Heather’s daughter, Elizabeth, lost her battle with stage four brain cancer the day before her 29th birthday. Connecting the importance of living intentionally and reflection of her daughter’s journey with a terminal illness, Heather’s presentation engages the audience to consider their own lives – their impact on others around them – even their impact on the world. Offering specific steps people can take, Heather leaves her audiences considering how they will live intentionally.

TREASURER

Lucas Schilling, Elizabeth’s only sibling, joins the board excited to support his sister’s vision and passion for supporting brain cancer research. He believes, like Elizabeth, that life is short, and we should live each life to its fullest.

In the spring of 2019, Lucas graduated with honors from DePauw University (Greencastle, Indiana) with a computer science major and economics minor. As an active member of DePauw’s Management Fellows Program, he developed leadership and critical thinking skills as well as had opportunities to complete a variety of internships. He is also a proud member of DePauw’s Xi chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity, one of the original twelve chapters established in 1859.

Currently, Lucas is a Technical Integrations Specialist with a workforce management company based in Massachusetts, a position which allows him to use his gregarious personality as he supports customers implementing software. Lucas resides in Indianapolis with his fiancé, Ali, and their dogs Mac and Marvin and their cat, Mojo. In his spare time, Lucas enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, being outdoors, and rooting on the Saints.

Brian Schilling grew up on a farm in a small northeast Indiana community. He and his wife, Stacy, live on and operate the 1854 family homestead, growing corn and soybeans. Brian’s children, Elizabeth and Lucas, were the 6th generation to live on the homestead. Brian has also been employed as an electrician, general contractor, firefighter, and since 1999, at Pike Lumber Company where he currently serves as Vice President in charge of Engineering.

Brian has served in several board leadership roles. He has served various terms on church related boards. Brian also served 14 years on the Board of Trustees for the Manchester Community School Corporation. Currently, Brian serves on the national Hardwood Manufacturer’s Association board of directors, where he also previously served as an executive director.

On January 19, 2014, Elizabeth was diagnosed with a brain tumor shortly after arriving in Denmark for a semester studying abroad. Over the course of her health journey, Elizabeth’s family was inspired countless times by other patients, caregivers, and caring medical professionals. Inspired by Elizabeth’s consistently quick “yes” when asked to participate in research studies, Brian spends time in a leadership role for the Elizabeth Schilling Adjust Your Sails Foundation, Inc.

Brian’s support of The Elizabeth Schilling Adjust Your Sails Foundation, Inc. is founded in honoring the spirit of his daughter’s passion for living and her desire to contribute to future advancements in the treatment of brain cancer by raising important funds to support brain tumor and brain cancer research.

SECRETARY

Andrea Bacho is an Account Executive at the Eliassen Group. She is a highly motivated and experienced professional with a passion for driving growth and delivering exceptional results. She is a strategic thinker with a proven track record or success in various industries, including technology and consulting.

Andrea received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Communication from Denison University. Her Educational background provides her with a unique blend of business acumen and a deep understanding of human behavior.

Throughout her career, Andrea has held various leadership positions where she has excelled in driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and implementing innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Her experience spans across multiple functional areas, including, sales, operations, and business development.

Andrea is a natural leader and mentor, and she is passionate about helping others achieve their full potential. She is an active member of her community, volunteering her time and resources to various charitable organizations. In her free time, Andrea enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, and spending time with her family and friends.

Adrienne Fisher is a graduate of the University of Toledo and Capital University Law School. She is a cybersecurity and risk professional with a focus on third-party risk. She grew up in a small town in central Ohio and currently resides in a suburb of Columbus where she enjoys gardening.

VICE CHAIR

Will currently resides in Newark, Ohio and works as a data analyst for Park National Bank, also headquartered in Newark. He is from Hebron, Ohio and graduated from Ohio University in 2012. Will and Liz met in 2015 and made a home in Newark with their rescue dog, Penny Lane. He joined the board to fulfill Liz’s wish to continue to help others and further the research efforts to one day have a cure for brain cancer and tumors. In his free time, Will enjoys spending time outdoors and road trips with Penny Lane, paddle boarding, golfing, woodworking, and time with friends and family that usually involves a craft beer in honor of one of Liz’s favorite activities.

Kendra Toy is a Wedding and Event Sales Manager for a premier wedding venue in New Hampshire. She graduated with Liz, from Denison University in Granville, Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Psychology. She met Liz during the early days of sorority life, at Delta Gamma Fraternity, and from here their friendship became inseparable. Kendra bring over 10 years of hospitality and event experience to the Elizabeth Schilling Adjust your Sails foundation. She has coordinated and planned hundreds of events during her tenure. Her passion lies in creating memorable experiences and seeing a vision come to fruition. When not planning and running events, Kendra lives with her Husband, Patrick and one and a half year old daughter, Addison in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at the beach, hiking, tennis, and summers at the lake!