Founder and Board Chair Carla D’Andre is a passionate advocate for child support reform, drawing from her personal experience as a custodial parent who navigated the complex US system for over three decades. Her journey included pursuing enforcement through multiple states and agencies to secure payments for her children. A dedicated professional in the global insurance industry, she applied her analytical skills to this challenge, culminating in her 2018 white paper, "Child Support Truth$." This research, based on public and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) data, highlights critical areas for improvement within the US child support enforcement system. As a visionary committed to creating a kinder world for women, children, and families, Carla founded this organization to drive meaningful change and ensure accountability.
Director Mr. Treitel is a seasoned aviation executive with a deep background in finance and consulting. He was Chairman & CEO of an aviation-focused consulting firm, which he successfully sold to a NYSE-listed company. As one of three principals at an alternative asset manager, he helped grow AUM by $4 billion. He has also served on the boards of multiple airlines, securitization vehicles, and a major aerospace manufacturer. Beyond his professional achievements, he is an accomplished bridge player with two national titles, and a Trustee of the Orlando Opera Endowment. His commitment to this issue stems from his unwavering belief that parents hold financial responsibility for their children independent to the family structure.
Director Throughout his career as a dedicated attorney and founder of Equaterm Global, Bruce Belke has been a passionate advocate for child support enforcement and parental financial responsibility. A long-standing insurance professional, he often represents custodial parents in their efforts to secure financial support for their children and navigate other family matters. Bruce, who earned his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri—Columbia, continues to shine a spotlight on the critical issues surrounding the collection and enforcement of child support.
Director A Miami native, Philip C. Shenkman is a dedicated CPA and business advisor with deep roots in the community. After graduating from the University of Florida, he served his country as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army before returning home in 1972 to build a successful accounting career and founding his company. A father and grandfather, Philip believes in the health and welfare of family and children. It is this unwavering focus that Philip has applied his expertise to helping his clients achieve their financial goals. He also served as CFO of the national non-profit Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, Inc.
