Founder and Executive Director: Barbara A. Antinoro, BA

Barbara founded the Kid Angel Foundation in January of 2003. She has been the vision and the impetus that has moved our organization forward. She started the Kid Angel Foundation after being with a National Learning Center chain for 5 years and saw that parents needed a service that was either free or low fee based in order to help their child obtain academic success. She also recognized the fact that parents needed educational information and has this year created our DVD titled, Kid Intervention: “Tips for Getting Your Child Back up To Grade Level”. It’s a free download for parents and child care providers alike.!

Under Barbara’s direction and with the constant support of the Kid Angel Board of Directors’ Kid Angel has grown by leaps and bounds.

SEBASTIAN C. BADEA
Secretary-Treasurer

Sebastian brings to Kid Angel a wealth of knowledge in accounting and finance and holds more than 5 years of experience in these fields. Currently, he serves as a Senior Analyst for Shoreline Partners, a regional middle market Investment Banking firm. He concentrates his efforts on the sale of private companies with annual revenues between $5 and $100 million.

Sebastian obtained a Bachelors of Science degree in Economics from the University of California San Diego and also a Professional Certificate in Finance from the same institution. He is a candidate for the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Previously, Sebastian was the Founder and Instructor of a community recreational program at UCSD educating children and young adults in activities to enjoy during their free time. He was involved in the Thurgood Marshall Leadership Organization where he performed frequent volunteer work for the San Diego community and organized food and clothes drives.

Sebastian also serves as an Investment Banking Career Consultant for UCSD students interested in the banking field, and also as a Career Mentor for the Young Professionals Global Network. He has been a guest speaker at various college career events and has mentored upcoming college graduates in identifying different career options. Sebastian’s dedication to education and mentoring students has brought him to Kid Angel where he serves as Secretary-Treasurer.

LISA J GREENBERG
Director of Education
B.S., M.Ed.

Math Teacher, 1967-1988
Industrial Engineer, 1988-1998
Sylvan Learning Associate, 1998 to present

Most of my professional career has been spent in the field of education. Even while employed as an industrial engineer, I was also teaching: my manager arranged a series of math courses through the local college to encourage his employees to continue their education.

I have always believed that knowledge is power and being able to read is essential to being empowered. What I offer to Kid Angel Foundation is the knowledge that I have gained from my experiences with industry, schools, and families in order to bring reading into the lives of as many children as possible.

Veronica Elias, B.S.
Multi-cultural Community Relations

Graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey with a B.S. In Nutritional Sciences.

Volunteered as a health advocate facilitating seminars for students in college and in local high schools.

While attending Rutgers University also served as an educational mentor for inner city high school students. After graduation moved across the country to San Diego and worked as a food scientist at a local company. For the past 7 years, volunteered at the Elementary Institute of Science as a guest speaker and facilitated yearly science fairs. I have always had a passion for the welfare and the education of our children. Working with the Kid Angel Foundation and with the Spanish communities allows me to fulfull that passion.

*Veronica was born in Eucador, South America and is a fluent Spanish speaker

Richard Farace, M.Ed

Since the age of 16, Richard has followed his lifelong mission to help communities and children in need through education. A middle school teacher fresh out of college, Richard received acclaim and recognition for his success and community involvement with his students. With a yearning for academic achievement, Richard determined to set in motion a career in educational leadership. He founded Doctrina, Inc. to help supplement student academic needs beyond the traditional school hours.

Richard’s ambitious personal mission and goals intersect unequivocally with Kid Angels' vision to change the educational history of our children’s future. He looks forward to apply his skills towards the development of the Kid Angel mission.

John DeFrank
BA History, MS Ed, Ed. D

John began his educational career as a social studies teacher and school counselor. During those years, he also coached high school and college football, garnering Coach of the Year honors.

From 1988 through 2008, John served in school administration, mostly as a pupil services director, and was instrumental in the initiation of two alternative school programs. He also served as co-chair of the Lebanon Collaborative Network, a group that fostered cooperation and coordination among social agencies, service providers, juvenile justice, and school districts.

Teacher, counselor, coach, staff supervisor, school administrator, alternative school innovator, social services liaison—just a few of the roles that provided John an opportunity to pursue his mission of helping children make the most of their potential in all aspects of their lives. Now retired from the school system, his position as Kid Angel Board Advisor will allow him to continue that mission