President

Amber lives in Columbia Station, Ohio and is the mother of two amazing children. Amber lost her daughter Breanna to Neonatal Marfan Syndrome in May of 2015. She was immediately contacted by Angel Eyes and began her journey as an angel mom. Angel Eyes played a pivotal part in the unimaginable journey after the loss of a child. Amber and her husband Joe then started their own foundation in honor of her daughter and Amber is the active president. The Breanna Caden Frei Foundation helps raise money for families struggling in any way with severely sick infants or toddlers. When making the transition from living in Colorado to Ohio, Amber made it her mission to bring Angel Eyes with her and open the Ohio chapter.  A goal she has managed to accomplish.

Director

Ben Altemus is a Cleveland native who lives with his wife, Jess, and their 3-year-old daughter, Harper. An accomplished non-profit executive, Ben brings extensive experience in leadership, community engagement, and organizational development. With a deep passion for fostering positive change and creating long-term impact, he is committed to improving the lives of people in his community. Recognizing the immense need and potential impact of Angel Eyes, Ben is honored to serve as a board member and contribute to its mission.

Secretary

Leslie is a registered nurse in Columbus, Ohio where she lives with her husband and 2 daughters. She is honored to be part of Angel Eyes. There are no scripts on how families grieve after the loss of a pregnancy or the loss of an infant or toddler. It is her belief that Angel Eyes will impactfully serve families with an abundance of love and resources to support them through their grief process. She is excited to work with families through their physical and emotional challenges and to honor the children they have lost.

Community Representative

Jessica is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, who has witnessed the psychosocial implications that a family endures after a loss.  She is passionate that families suffering from the loss of a child receive ample positive relational support as they mourn.  It is her belief that every family deserves the time and resources to move through grief.  She is dedicated to offering support in any way to those who have had to face this staggering loss.

Community Representative

Ashley lives in Strongsville, Ohio with her husband and two sons. She tragically lost her niece after 60 days in the NICU to Neonatal Marfan Syndrome. After such loss, Angel Eyes played a pivotal role in facing the affects infant loss can cause a family. This has motivated Ashley to help organize events in Colorado for Breanna Caden Frei Foundation to raise money for families.  She is excited to assist families closer to home, here in Ohio.

Community Representative

Sarah Longfield lives in Strongsville, Ohio with her husband and three living children. Her son Caleb passed away in 2015 at 36 weeks pregnant and he was stillborn. Sarah has since become very active in the PAIL community in Ohio. She and her husband Chad started The CAL Foundation in 2018. Their mission is to financially support families of stillborns through payment of medical bills related to labor and delivery. Since Caleb died, Sarah has searched for child loss grief resources with little success. She is excited about the healing Angel Eyes will bring to those in need in Ohio.

Community Representative

Amy is new to the Angel Eyes Board of Directors of Ohio. She recently
moved to Ohio from Colorado with her husband and two children. Amy
learned of Angel Eyes through her friendship with Joe and Amber Frei. She
is passionate about the healing that Angel Eyes has afforded so many
families and is excited to bring this amazing foundation to Ohio!

Community Representative

Lindsay is a teacher in Cleveland, Ohio where she and her husband Michael are raising their 3 sons – Jaxson, Lincoln, and Carter. She is honored to be a part of the Board of Directors in Ohio for such a meaningful organization. After her niece passed away from Neonatal Marfan Syndrome in 2015, she saw firsthand how the foundation helps families in need. “I believe we will make a purposeful impact by helping families who are struggling with tragedy here in Ohio.”

Community Representative

Eric is a Northeast Ohio native who calls Macedonia, Ohio home along with his wife and 5-year-old son. As a child, he experienced the familial grief of pregnancy loss and is honored to assist in helping families who have shared in that heartbreak. Professionally, Eric is a seasoned leader in nonprofit and higher education fundraising. His dedication to mission-driven work, strong relationship-building, and creative problem-solving contribute to our fundraising and strategic planning efforts.