Board of Directors
Toni Giovatto, LCSW
Toni earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island, her Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University, and completed a two-year post-graduate program through the Multicultural Family Institute where she was trained in family and play therapy with a focus on bereavement, addictions, and domestic violence.
Toni is a New Jersey State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a private practice working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family therapy. She also currently works as a school social worker in a public high school and has expertise in school law, policy, and IEP eligibility. In addition, Toni has spent a number of years working for New Jersey Mental Health Cares; an information, referral and crisis call center where she completed the DRCC (Disaster Response Crisis Councilor) certification.
Toni resides in Essex county with her husband Phil, and 2 children . She continues to support the 2 Degrees Foundations mission, support families that have lost a child, and raise funds for stillbirth research.
Toni earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island, her Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University, and completed a two-year post-graduate program through the Multicultural Family Institute where she was trained in family and play therapy with a focus on bereavement, addictions, and domestic violence.
Toni is a New Jersey State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a private practice working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family therapy. She also currently works as a school social worker in a public high school and has expertise in school law, policy, and IEP eligibility. In addition, Toni has spent a number of years working for New Jersey Mental Health Cares; an information, referral and crisis call center where she completed the DRCC (Disaster Response Crisis Councilor) certification.
Toni resides in Essex county with her husband Phil, and 2 children . She continues to support the 2 Degrees Foundations mission, support families that have lost a child, and raise funds for stillbirth research.
Shilah Hasan-Hulse
Shilah was born and raised in Montreal and graduated from McGill University,
following that she moved to New Jersey and earned her M.B.A. from Seton Hall
University. Shilah's career spans 15 years in Consumer Healthcare and she currently works at Johnson & Johnson.
Shilah resides in Nutley with her husband Jeff and is the proud mother to three
beautiful boys, two that walk and one that soars: Weston, Hudson, and Logan
Hulse. Shilah’s beloved son Logan passed away due to placental abruption at 40
weeks pregnant.
"Losing Logan has changed our family forever." Shilah, Jeff, their family and friends are active sharing the message of stillborn awareness, expecting mother education and legislative changes to gather data and enact change to save lives in cases of preventable stillbirths.
Despite suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from her son’s death, Shilah remains committed to empowering women to be their own advocate during pregnancy and supporting women and families after loosing a child. Shilah is a proud supporter of the 2 Degrees Foundation Fund and its mission of improving stillbirth outcomes in New Jersey.
Shilah was born and raised in Montreal and graduated from McGill University,
following that she moved to New Jersey and earned her M.B.A. from Seton Hall
University. Shilah's career spans 15 years in Consumer Healthcare and she currently works at Johnson & Johnson.
Shilah resides in Nutley with her husband Jeff and is the proud mother to three
beautiful boys, two that walk and one that soars: Weston, Hudson, and Logan
Hulse. Shilah’s beloved son Logan passed away due to placental abruption at 40
weeks pregnant.
"Losing Logan has changed our family forever." Shilah, Jeff, their family and friends are active sharing the message of stillborn awareness, expecting mother education and legislative changes to gather data and enact change to save lives in cases of preventable stillbirths.
Despite suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from her son’s death, Shilah remains committed to empowering women to be their own advocate during pregnancy and supporting women and families after loosing a child. Shilah is a proud supporter of the 2 Degrees Foundation Fund and its mission of improving stillbirth outcomes in New Jersey.
Krista Gervon
Krista is a birth, postpartum, and bereavement doula called to this work through her own experience with pregnancy, birth, loss, and motherhood. When her second pregnancy ended in a miscarriage in 2015, she decided to devote her time to creating more awareness around pregnancy loss.
In 2018, Krista co-produced the documentary, Don’t Talk About the Baby, a film that explores the culture of shame and silence surrounding pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infertility through expert interviews and personal stories. It is a journey through the different aspects of these experiences and a tool for navigating loss and infertility.
Krista earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Rhode Island and Certificate in News Production from San Diego City College. She is fully committed to the mission of the 2 Degrees Foundation to support families and reduce the number of stillbirths in New Jersey. As a doula, she firmly believes that support through pregnancy, birth, and beyond can help achieve those goals and create better birth outcomes in our communities.
Krista resides in Lawrenceville, New Jersey with her husband Dave, three sons, Michael, Marcus, and Noah, and their dog Zoe.
Krista is a birth, postpartum, and bereavement doula called to this work through her own experience with pregnancy, birth, loss, and motherhood. When her second pregnancy ended in a miscarriage in 2015, she decided to devote her time to creating more awareness around pregnancy loss.
In 2018, Krista co-produced the documentary, Don’t Talk About the Baby, a film that explores the culture of shame and silence surrounding pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infertility through expert interviews and personal stories. It is a journey through the different aspects of these experiences and a tool for navigating loss and infertility.
Krista earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Rhode Island and Certificate in News Production from San Diego City College. She is fully committed to the mission of the 2 Degrees Foundation to support families and reduce the number of stillbirths in New Jersey. As a doula, she firmly believes that support through pregnancy, birth, and beyond can help achieve those goals and create better birth outcomes in our communities.
Krista resides in Lawrenceville, New Jersey with her husband Dave, three sons, Michael, Marcus, and Noah, and their dog Zoe.
Leslie Springer, LCSW (Currently on leave)
Leslie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Cornell University and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University. She is a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in Millburn, NJ. Leslie sees adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life stressors and relationship problems. She treats many mothers with small children, women with pre and postnatal difficulties and women who have suffered pregnancy loss. She uses an eclectic approach in her treatment, which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness/Meditation and relaxation techniques.
Leslie lives in Essex County with her husband Mario and their 3 daughters. She and her husband lost their daughter, Talia, to stillbirth in 2008. She is proud to serve on the Board of Directors of The 2 Degrees Foundation and she is committed to their mission of stillbirth research, and helping to raise awareness and provide support to families who have suffered stillbirths or other pregnancy losses.
Leslie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Cornell University and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University. She is a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in Millburn, NJ. Leslie sees adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life stressors and relationship problems. She treats many mothers with small children, women with pre and postnatal difficulties and women who have suffered pregnancy loss. She uses an eclectic approach in her treatment, which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness/Meditation and relaxation techniques.
Leslie lives in Essex County with her husband Mario and their 3 daughters. She and her husband lost their daughter, Talia, to stillbirth in 2008. She is proud to serve on the Board of Directors of The 2 Degrees Foundation and she is committed to their mission of stillbirth research, and helping to raise awareness and provide support to families who have suffered stillbirths or other pregnancy losses.
Lindsay Heller (Currently on leave)
A partner in Fox Rothschild's Morristown Office, Family Law Group, Lindsay Heller represents clients in a full range of sophisticated family law matters, including complex matrimonial matters, non-dissolution matters, divorce, custody and child support, equitable distribution and alimony, premarital agreements, and domestic violence issues. She is also well-versed in alternative dispute resolution. Lindsay has focused her career on family law since graduating from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2012, after which she served as the law clerk for the Honorable Thomas J. Walsh of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Vicinage, Family Part, Matrimonial Division, and then joined boutique matrimonial law firms prior to joining Fox in January 2018. Lindsay is also dedicated to pro bono service, including having volunteered as a pro bono attorney for Unchained At Last, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women and girls leave or avoid arranged/forced marriages and rebuild their lives, and Volunteer Lawyers for Justice through which Lindsay lectured and provided legal advice to litigants who cannot afford counsel on issues related to divorce and child support. Lindsay sits on the board of trustees and is the secretary for Hudson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and is a member of the District VI (Hudson County) Ethics Committee. Additionally, Lindsay is a Barrister of the Justice Virginia Long Family Law American Inn of Court, and a member of its programming committee. Lindsay earned her B.A. from Rutgers University and J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. Aside from her legal and educational career, Lindsay is dedicated to helping women in the New Jersey area who have experienced pregnancy loss and addressing the state of reproductive health and services.
A partner in Fox Rothschild's Morristown Office, Family Law Group, Lindsay Heller represents clients in a full range of sophisticated family law matters, including complex matrimonial matters, non-dissolution matters, divorce, custody and child support, equitable distribution and alimony, premarital agreements, and domestic violence issues. She is also well-versed in alternative dispute resolution. Lindsay has focused her career on family law since graduating from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2012, after which she served as the law clerk for the Honorable Thomas J. Walsh of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Vicinage, Family Part, Matrimonial Division, and then joined boutique matrimonial law firms prior to joining Fox in January 2018. Lindsay is also dedicated to pro bono service, including having volunteered as a pro bono attorney for Unchained At Last, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women and girls leave or avoid arranged/forced marriages and rebuild their lives, and Volunteer Lawyers for Justice through which Lindsay lectured and provided legal advice to litigants who cannot afford counsel on issues related to divorce and child support. Lindsay sits on the board of trustees and is the secretary for Hudson County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and is a member of the District VI (Hudson County) Ethics Committee. Additionally, Lindsay is a Barrister of the Justice Virginia Long Family Law American Inn of Court, and a member of its programming committee. Lindsay earned her B.A. from Rutgers University and J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. Aside from her legal and educational career, Lindsay is dedicated to helping women in the New Jersey area who have experienced pregnancy loss and addressing the state of reproductive health and services.
Alice Lu
Alice is a passionate maternal-child health advocate, with a special interest in maternal and child mental health. As Advocacy Outreach Lead at 2020 Mom, she has built and activated coalitions of leading healthcare organizations to advance legislation supporting the screening, education, and access to treatment for mothers suffering from perinatal mood disorders. She serves on the Policy Committee for Mom Congress, a mother’s rights movement that works with government leaders to advocate for improvements in maternity care, maternal mental healthcare, and policies to support working moms. She is excited to raise awareness and support mothers and families who experienced stillbirth, a devastating yet under-addressed public health crisis. Alice spent over a decade in biotech and pharmaceutical product management and new products planning, and her healthcare business experience helps recognize opportunities to address patient needs and develop and advocate for policies to improve the healthcare system to better serve patients. She earned an MBA in Biotech Management and Marketing from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, and a BS in Applied Economics from Cornell University.
Alice is a passionate maternal-child health advocate, with a special interest in maternal and child mental health. As Advocacy Outreach Lead at 2020 Mom, she has built and activated coalitions of leading healthcare organizations to advance legislation supporting the screening, education, and access to treatment for mothers suffering from perinatal mood disorders. She serves on the Policy Committee for Mom Congress, a mother’s rights movement that works with government leaders to advocate for improvements in maternity care, maternal mental healthcare, and policies to support working moms. She is excited to raise awareness and support mothers and families who experienced stillbirth, a devastating yet under-addressed public health crisis. Alice spent over a decade in biotech and pharmaceutical product management and new products planning, and her healthcare business experience helps recognize opportunities to address patient needs and develop and advocate for policies to improve the healthcare system to better serve patients. She earned an MBA in Biotech Management and Marketing from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, and a BS in Applied Economics from Cornell University.
