Board of Advisors
Diane Egbers
Grant Us Hope
Founder and Board Chair
Leadership Excelleration, Inc.
President
About Diane
Diane holds a master’s degree in human resources from Xavier University and a Business and Economics degree from the University of Cincinnati.
Diane Egbers
Grant Us Hope
Founder and Board Chair
Leadership Excelleration, Inc.
President
About Diane
Diane Egbers founded Grant Us Hope in 2016 after she lost her 15-year-old son, Grant, to suicide. Out of her tragedy, Diane was inspired to create Grant Us Hope in her son’s memory with the goal of bringing hope to other teens. She is committed to changing the dialogue and stigma around teen mental health and creating awareness for suicide prevention across the country by changing the culture of schools.
Diane is also the Founder and President of Leadership Excelleration Inc. (LEI) and author of The Ascending Leader. In her role with LEI, she helps business leaders secure the right talent to achieve high performance, sustain it over time, and create cultures with leadership continuity. Diane is also passionate about emerging trends in multigenerational leadership progression, high-performing cultures, cultural intelligence, and inclusion, as well as elevating women in leadership roles.
Diane holds a Master’s Degree in Executive Human Resources Development from Xavier University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Economics from the University of Cincinnati.
Suraj Maraboyina
Maraboyina Group, L.L.C
CEO
About Suraj
Suraj graduated from Miami University in 2001 with a B.A. in political science.
Kelly Dolan
Founder,
Ingage Partners
About Kelly
Organizational communications, Miami University
Kelly Dolan
Ingage Partners
Founder
About Kelly
Organizational communications, Miami University
About Dr. Luria
A professor of clinical pediatrics, Dr. Luria earned his MD at the University of Cincinnati in 1989. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in 1992 and was chief resident from 1992 to1993.
Joe Luria, M.D.
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Vice President, Mental Health Operations
Mary Eppstein
Vice President
Fifth Third Bank
About Mary
Mary Epstein, Vice President and Senior Private Banker at Fifth Third Bank. Mary joined the bank in 1993 where she spent the majority of her career in the Retail Division as a Regional Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Sociology and Business. Mary lives in Loveland with her police officer husband and 2 daughters
Mary Eppstein
Fifth Third Bank
Vice President
About Mary
Mary Epstein, Vice President and Senior Private Banker at Fifth Third Bank. Mary joined the bank in 1993 where she spent the majority of her career in the Retail Division as a Regional Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Sociology and Business. Mary lives in Loveland with her police officer husband and 2 daughters
Jack Horvath
Procter and Gamble
Executive (Retired)
About Jack Horvath
Jack Horvath is a retired Executive from P&G with nearly 38 years in various global leadership roles. He worked for P&G since graduating from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in 1980.
Jack also holds an Executive Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
About Nancy
Nancy Petersen has been the Director of Marketing at University of Cincinnati since 2015. She has held several other Executive positions in the marketing field over the past 20 years. Nancy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University and also has certified in Yellow Belt Six Sigma as well as OSHA. |
Nancy Petersen
Director of Marketing
University of Cincinnati
Nancy Petersen
Independent Strategic Marketer
About Nancy
Nancy Petersen has previously served in executive positions in the Marketing field, most recently at the University of Cincinnati, Cintas, and NetJets.
Nancy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University and also has several marketing certifications, Yellow Belt Six Sigma and OSHA.
Christy Jones
Realtor
Besl, Baden & Christy Jones brokered by eXp Realty
About Christy
Christy Jones has been a Realtor since 1999 and has remained with Coldwell Banker specializing in the Northeast area of Cincinnati. She formed a team in the last 10 years, which both her parents are a part of. They strive to provide a boutique-style service and hope that their clients feel like they are part of their extended family.
Christy became interested in GUH shortly after the organization was founded. She looks forward to working with the other board members to spread the word about GUH to individuals, communities, and companies in the area to reduce the stigma on mental health and increase the support children need in today’s world.
About Christy
Christy Jones has been a Realtor since 1999 specializing in the Northeast area of Cincinnati. Her parents joined her as a team for 10 years and in 2021 she became business partners with Sue Price and Mary Clare Baden. They strive to provide a boutique-style service and hope that their clients feel like they are part of their extended friends and family circle.
Christy became interested in GUH shortly after the organization was founded. She looks forward to working with the other board members to spread the word about GUH to individuals, communities, and companies in the area to reduce the stigma on mental health and increase the support children need in today’s world.
Christy Jones
Besl, Baden & Christy Jones brokered by eXp Realty
Realtor
About Susan
Susan Bennett is a Financial Consultant with Thrivent, a Fortune 500 faith-based not-for-profit financial planning organization. She serves her clients with 27 years of financial services experience to provide clarity, confidence, and contentment while achieving their financial goals. She has been awarded the Five Star Wealth Manager Award by Five Star Professional and Volunteer of the Year Award by the Clippard Family YMCA.
Susan serves on the Boards of the Colerain Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, and Grant Us Hope. Her passion for Grant Us Hope stems from the loss of her brother to suicide and her journey helping other family members navigate the world of depression and anxiety in school and beyond. She understands the great need for this discussion, research, and programming.
Susan Bennett
Financial Consultant
The Christy Jones Team, CBWS
Susan Bennett
Thrivent
Financial Consultant
About Susan
Susan Bennett is a Financial Consultant with Thrivent, a Fortune 500 faith-based not-for-profit financial planning organization. She serves her clients with 27 years of financial services experience to provide clarity, confidence, and contentment while achieving their financial goals. She has been awarded the Five Star Wealth Manager Award by Five Star Professional and Volunteer of the Year Award by the Clippard Family YMCA.
Susan serves on the Boards of the Colerain Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, and Grant Us Hope. Her passion for Grant Us Hope stems from the loss of her brother to suicide and her journey helping other family members navigate the world of depression and anxiety in school and beyond. She understands the great need for this discussion, research, and programming.

John Sawyer
Retired
About John
John is retired from Protective Life.