Kathleen M. Lee, Esq. - President, Trustee

Kathleen M. Lee is an attorney with Harwood Lloyd in Hackensack, NJ. Kathleen was named President of Goals For Life, Inc. in January 2004 having served on the Board of Trustees since January 2002. She first became involved with the organization when its founders called upon her to assist with the legal side of the group’s formation. Kathleen has been a volunteer coach with the West Caldwell/Caldwell Recreation Department, currently plays soccer with the Sweeps in the Morris County Senior Soccer Association and the Mavericks in the Garden State Soccer League, and ran her first triathlon in July 2006.

Why do I do it? Having played soccer since I was a child growing up in Bloomfield, Goals for Life just seemed like the next logical step. As the youngest of three, with two older brothers, sports have always been a central theme in my life. To be able to do what I love and help others at the same time is a truly indescribable feeling. I am grateful for all of the support everyone has shown to Goals for Life so that we can continue to make a difference in people’s lives.

Lisa Ciardi, Founder, Vice-President, Trustee

Lisa Ciardi is a full-time physical therapist at an outpatient orthopedic clinic. She currently resides in Montclair with her husband, Kevin McGrath, who is a soccer coach. Lisa has five very active kids, John, Olivia, Madeline, Conor and Aidan. Lisa is proud to have been a part of Goals for Life since its inception because it allows her to integrate her passion for sports with a desire to support women’s health initiatives.

Why do I do it? Sports have always been a passion of mine - the competitiveness, the bonding, the drive to reach personal or global goals, and to feel fit and healthy. This exemplifies my life. I grew up in Brooklyn, the oldest of five children, played all recreational and high school sports and then went to NYU to be a physical therapist, to learn how to rehabilitate other athletes. Through Goals for Life, I feel blessed to be meeting inspirational women and hearing their life stories which motivates me each year to continue to work for the success of this organization. I thank my kids and husband for their support and help with each year that turns and as a reminder of how precious each life is.

Martha Bowden - Secretary, Trustee

Martha C. Bowden is owner of the Bowden Agency, an independent insurance agency, in Glen Ridge. Martha has served as secretary of Goals for Life, Inc. since 2001. She also serves as Secretary and Trustee of The Belleville Foundation Inc. and is past president and secretary of the Belleville Lions Club, past president of the USS Thatcher DD514 Reunion Association, and former member of the Executive Committee for the Glen Ridge Community Pool. Martha also chairs the “Katrina Fund of Belleville Lions Club” which has been instrumental in affording families in the Pass Christian Mississippi area to re-establish their lives and businesses. Martha lives in Glen Ridge with her husband and son.

Ellen Paretti - Treasurer, Trustee

Ellen Paretti has served as treasurer for Goals for Life since its inception in January 2001 and became a member of the Board of Trustees in 2004. She resides in Bloomfield with her husband and two sons and is an administrative assistant for Life Management of Montclair. Ellen has performed in the Goals for Life Charity Coffeehouses and has been playing soccer since 1998.

Siobhan Morello, Trustee

Siobhan Morello joins Goals for Life after 7 years of playing in its tournaments and supporting other fundraising events. She lives in Montclair with her husband Peter and their 3 children, Brendan, 16, Gillian, 12, and Jacob, 10. She is a personal chef and caterer and continues to play soccer year-round. Life is busy, but when a day presents an opportunity to kick around a soccer ball or plan an event to raise money so that a neighbor doesn't have to worry about how she will afford the care she needs to treat her breast cancer, then it's a good day indeed.

Stephanie Burt, Trustee

Stephanie Burt is a Sergeant with the Bayonne Police Department. She currently resides in Bloomfield with her partner and their 16 year old son. Stephanie has been an active committee member in several of her department's annual fundraising events; cycled & fundraised in the Police Unity Tours, which raise awareness & money for Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty; active member of Union Congregational Church; member of B.P.O.E. Passaic Valley Lodge #2111 (Elks).

Why do I do it? I have always had a passion for sports and have recently fallen in love with soccer. After being personally impacted by my cousin's diagnosis & battle with breast cancer this past year and having the opportunity to play in GFL for the past two years, I decided that I wanted to get more involved in raising money & awareness for a great cause!!"

Sharon Kaus, D.O., Trustee

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