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At the age of 17, Robert, a Youth in Care due to abuse and trauma, became the father of twin girls, Serinity and Angel. Given an ultimatum to take them or risk child welfare, Robert committed to providing a better life. Despite lacking parenting knowledge, he finished high school and learned on the go. Over the years, they faced challenges, especially when Angel was diagnosed with a rare stomach tumor. Misdiagnosed initially, Angel maintained a positive spirit until her passing at the age of 15, on August 24, 2023. Her last message was "Never Give Up!" Now, Robert, Serinity, and their team honor Angel's legacy through Angel's Message, striving to spread joy and hope globally as per Angel's wishes.
Dr. Fortunato is currently Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Director of the Neurointestinal and Motility Program at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL.
He is interested in the care of children with complex medical conditions including motility, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI). He strongly supports the use of a biopsychosocial model for patients and is a strong advocate for interdisciplinary clinics. His research focuses on autonomic medicine and improving patient access to care including integration of telehealth and digital health tools to improve communication and patient-doctor engagement.
Dr. Fortunato has spent 23 years in the U.S. military and currently serves an an Air Force flight surgeon and Chief of Aerospace Medicine with the 445th Airlift Wing at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He completed his MBA at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. He is co-founder of Health Vista, a telehealth company for patients with POTS and DGBI
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Crystal Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Director of Student Services at a charter school on Chicago's Westside, where she supports underserved youth ages , 16-21, over 20 years of experience in education and social work, she is committed to empowering young people and breaking down systemic barriers to mental health care.
Crystal earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Mississippi Valley State University, a Master's degree in Social Work from UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work, and Master's in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University.
In addition to her work in education, Crystal runs a private therapy practice , Channels 4 Change, LLC, and is the founder of the I Will Initiative, a nonprofit providing mental health tools and resources to underserved Chicago communities.
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