MEET OUR TEAM.

With extensive experience in non-profit leadership, Diane serves as President and Founder of Neighbors with a Purpose. Over her career, she developed and managed programs for children, adolescents and adults, mostly in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, wellness & prevention. Over her nursing career, she provided care to patients, led teams, and developed needed services in many settings including clinics, hospitals, home care, veteran services, schools, correctional facilities, disaster services and crisis response teams. After receiving her BSN from Alverno College, she attended Graduate School at the Universtiy of Wisconsin and San Diego State University's School of Public Health. Her graduate level community needs assessment led to a million dollar grant for a wellness clinic in a neighborhood facing high levels of poverty, crime and health inequalities. She was active in the inital implementation of Disaster Mental Health Services for the American Red Cross and worked alongside military personnel and their families during Operations Desert Shield/Storm. She also taught classes to first responders, police officers, and emergency-trauma healthcare workers as a Crisis Intervention Specialist in southern California. While raising her daughters, Diane took a break from executive healthcare and was recruited by the world's largest brokerage firm. Understanding the relationship between financial, physical and mental health, she worked for many years as a financial advisor where she taught financial literacy & life transition skills to professional athletes, entertainers, coaches and NFL teams. Most recentlly she was the Director of Hospital Development and Nursing for a new psychiatric & substance abuse facility serving children, adolescents and adults. She also put her clinical hat back on during the pandemic to provide home health care services in Milwaukee due to the critical nursing shortage. Diane has served as a board member and volunteer with many non profit organizations including : Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (FREE), RAINN, IMA Long Island/NY Chapter, US Dept of Veterans Affairs, Milwaukee County Parks, and several local organizations serving children and adults. Diane understands the power of human potential in adversity and the importance of finding purpose & meaning in one's life. She also knows that the “experts” of needed community services and programs are the individuals who use them, including our youth.

Andy has an extensive background in the investment and non-profit industries. He has held executive leadership roles, including global responsibilities, within the equities and fixed income areas including his executive roles at Putnam Investments and Fidelity/Pyramis Global Advisors. His high level of integrity, commitment to compliance, an MBA and his strong relationship building skills led to many successes as he served on several non-profit boards. He is currently working in an adjunct instructor position at Bentley University where he teaches finance classes. Andy served as mentor with the Big Brother/Big Sister organization for many years. He is currently working toward a professional certification as a business coach and mentor.

Charles had a 21 year NFL career as both a player and an executive. During his 16 year tenure as an executive with the New York Giants and the NFL, Charles implemented a broad array of programs in the areas of financial literacy, leadership, and career development that were focused on empowering athletes and their families both on and off the field. This message of empowerment was not just limited to the athletes he worked with, but also carried over into his work in the community.  His work with the Susan G. Komen North Jersey foundation and his participation as a keynote speaker at the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace at the United Nations are just of couple of ways Charles has looked to spread social and economic development through education. He has also been an investor and member of the Board of Directors of M•CAM for over 15 years.

Starting at age 6 with an Oreo's commercial, Paulie cemented himself immediately in the entertainment business. Starring in films like "Speed Racer", "Doubt", "Jersey Girl”, "The Lifeguard", “Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind”, and a series regular on the hit ABC show "Hope and Faith" gave Paulie the know-how to step back from the business and build his textile factory HPR Group in Arkansas. With all that in his short 28 years he joined Neighbors with a Purpose with the drive and commitment to empower and encourage the youth that anything is possible.

A devoted family man and father of three, Herb Lang’s ethos is grounded in kindness, as reflected in his mantra, #kindnessisfree. He believes in the transformative power of compassion and attributes his success to the support and trust of others. Lang’s philosophy resonates deeply as he finds beauty in life’s struggles, emphasizing that true success lies in the lives one touches rather than the wealth amassed. Herbert Lang’s journey from humble beginnings in Brinkley, Arkansas, to international acclaim is a testament to his unwavering dedication and talent. His prowess on the basketball court was evident as he led the Trans-America Athletic Conference in scoring and clinched victory in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Slam Dunk Contest on ESPN at the 1998 NCAA final four in San Antonio. This led to an invitation from the Globetrotters’ training camp in 1999, where he spent 18 years as both player and coach, traversing nearly 100 countries and engaging with influential dignitaries worldwide. Lang’s adventurous spirit also propelled him onto television screens, where he captivated audiences on hit shows like The Amazing Race and Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader, just to name a few. His captivating journey is chronicled in his recently-published memoir, “Projects, Popes, and Presidents,” offering readers a glimpse into his extraordinary experiences of turning obstacles into opportunities. Adding to his multifaceted career, Lang recently wrapped filming for “Sweetwater,” where he embodies the role of “Babe” Pressley, a former Harlem Globetrotter who became one of the first African Americans to sign an NBA Contract. On February 7, 2023, Lang was honored and recognized at the NBA G League’s Wisconsin Herd Black History Month Celebration as one of thirteen past and living leaders who have made significant impacts in U.S. history. Herb dedicates time to nurturing young talent through sports clinics and keeps busy speaking to youth and adults worldwide.

Loren grew up in small town in Northwest Indiana. With two hardworking parents, she often kept busy after school by volunteering at the local library, school clubs, and spending time at the Boys and Girls Club. Falling in love with theatre and film at a young age, she graduated from Indiana University with Bachelor’s of Arts in Telecommunications with a focus on television production and documentary filmmaking. She has produced a feature film, television, adverts for clients such as Meta, Instagram, Coach, Lowe’s, and more. After graduation, but before fully diving into her film career, Loren worked in healthcare at a Medicare Quality Improvement Organization. During this time she gained bountiful skill sets in business and project management, but had a drive to make an impact in a more direct way. Throughout her life Loren’s ultimate goal has always been to inspire the youth around her to never stop. Never stop dreaming, growing, giving, learning, being kind, and working together. Often donating her time to speak with students and training young, aspiring filmmakers in specific roles, or donating her production services.

Lexi received her BS degree in Environmental Systems Science from the University of Wyoming, with a concentration in Environmental and Natural Resource Studies & Outdoor Leadership. Her professional experience includes: Farm Apprentice, ForestryTechnician, Operations and Trip Lead, Biodiversity Data Analyst and Youth Conservation Corp Crew Leader. Lexi is certified as a Basic Faller (FAL3) and Red Card Firefighter. She also holds a certification in Wilderness First Aid (CPR/AED). Her experience abroad includes Iceland and the Galapagos Islands where she worked with an ecological farm and a tortoise sanctuary. She was a Farm Apprentice at Oak Spring Garden Foundation in Virginia. Currently, she holds a position as an Environmental Educator with NatureBridge. Aside from her career and volunteer work, Lexi enjoys rock climbing, hiking, travel, and music/theater. She is passionate about mentoring and working alongside others as they explore the interaction between nature and human health & happiness.