Board of Directors

Mark Kennedy

  • Mark was Shelby's husband and was by her side for the last 10 years of her life, from diagnosis, through treatments, and up until her passing. His role is to spread Shelby's story through her vision of GlioLeo by raising awareness, helping those directly affected, and fundraising for brain cancer research to find a cure.

    Born to a Mexican mother and American-Hungarian father and raised across Mexico, the US, and the Middle East, Mark graduated from Boston University with a BS in International Business Management, and now has over 10 years of experience in analytics and sales within digital marketing across Fortune 500 companies. With this experience, he plans on recruiting as many advocates, sponsors, and donors as possible to continue to raise awareness and donate towards both research and individuals directly affected by this terminal disease.

Karen Skinner

  • Karen is Shelby’s mother and has been involved with Glio Leo since its inception. Karen has owned and operated her small business for 30 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Glio Leo, Karen hopes to bring Shelby’s vision of this brand to life and help as many as possible on the way to ending this disease.

Tyler Skinner

  • Tyler is one of Glio Leo’s Founder Shelby Kennedy brothers and has been involved with Glio Leo since its inception. Tyler hopes to carry on Shelby’s idea of helping those directly affected by GBM. Tyler hopes to use his over 15 years experience in retail and merchandising to fulfill Shelby’s vision of creating a brand dedicated to helping fellow Leos.

Stephanie Stewart

  • Steph was Shelby’s aunt and godmother, and had a special relationship with her throughout her life. For those who knew Shelby, it is not surprising that while she was in the midst of her battle with GBM, she wanted to start an organization to help others with this terrible disease. Building on what Shelby created, Steph is honored to be a part of the Foundation, and to follow through with Shelby’s vision.

    A graduate from Bryant University with a degree in Business Administration, in Computer Information Systems, Steph later worked for almost 25 years in IT (Information Technology) in the corporate world. Later on when life took her down another path, she changed careers and followed her heart and love for fitness and health, and became a Personal Trainer. She is also certified as a Health Coach with the Trinity School of Natural Health. Utilizing her communication, organizational skills, and enjoyment of and working with others, her goal is to help increase awareness of Glioblastoma, to raise money to help support those affected by it, and to fund research in the medical, integrative and alternative healing fields.

    Lastly and most importantly, Steph believes in the personal power of healing. Anything is possible ! You are much more than your diagnosis.

Ali Griener

  • Committee Lead for Event Entertainment/Food & Beverage

    Ali was Shelby’s friend from college at the Fashion Institute of Technology where they met as members of the Merchandising Society. Together they explored all that NYC had to offer, studied abroad in London and lived together as roommates post graduation. Her goal is to help expand Shelby’s vision for Glio Leo, bring comfort and support to those impacted and to spread awareness about Glioblastoma.

    Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Ali moved to New York City to attend FIT and graduated with a BS in Fashion Merchandising Management. Over the past 12 years, she has held various roles within Buying and Planning at major retailers like Macy’s and Ross Stores. She is looking forward to using her expertise to plan fundraising events, raise awareness and to spread positivity as Shelby always did.

Jenny Trinh

  • Committee Lead for Marketing

    Jenny graduated with a BS in Fashion Merchandising Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology and an MBA in Marketing Research, Insights and Analytics from Rutgers University. She has over a decade of experience in consumer product development, strategy and marketing. Jenny's goal is to honor Shelby's legacy by growing awareness for Glio Leo and its efforts to support those affected by GBM.

    Jenny and Shelby met at a Presidential Honors Society assembly during freshman orientation at FIT. They became fast, close friends and spent their time experiencing NYC together with Broadway shows, dim sum brunches, and Soho shopping. Shelby was the 'North Star' of their tight-knit friend group, the FITches (as lovingly coined by Shelby's father), and continues to inspire all to care deeply and live fully.

Olivia Brevetti

  • Olivia Brevetti is a passionate marketing and creative professional dedicated to crafting compelling stories and experiences that captivate audiences (working for large corporations such as Amazon, Condé Nast, Womens Wear Daily, and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia). With a blend of strategic thinking and artistic flair, she is always thinking of how to create buzz and get the word out about GlioLeo. She was one of Shelby’s best friends from attending college together at The Fashion Institute of Technology. Along with other women on the board, we remained by Shelby’s side during her courageous fight. Today, Olivia stands alongside fellow members in advocating to eradicate GBM.

Chelsea Satoren

  • Social Media Committee

    Chelsea was one Shelby's close friends from college at the Fashion Institute of Technology where they met as neighbors in their dorm building. They were fast friends as they shared the same goals and aspirations. They were members of the Merchandising Society, and interned abroad in London together. Her goal is to help expand Shelby's vision for Glio Leo, bring comfort and support to those impacted and to spread awareness about Glioblastoma.

    Chelsea moved to New York City to attend FIT and graduated with a BS in Fashion Merchandising Management. Over the past 13 years, she has held various roles within the Buying organization at Macy's. Today she is a Director, Buyer in Men’s Sportswear. Responsible for numerous brands, developing business strategy and leading a team. She is looking forward to use her leadership and interpersonal skills to foster relationships to raise funds for Glio Leo.