BIOS

Ariela Robinson

Dr. Ariela Robinson is a teacher and an artist. She holds a Doctorate of Education from Teachers College, Columbia University in Interdisciplinary Studies, with a focus on Teaching English and Art Education. With 20 years of high school teaching experience, she has worked as the Humanities Department Chair at Rochelle Zell Jewish High School, where she currently serves as the Arts Director. Ariela’s research and practice center on integrating art-making with literature instruction, bringing a unique interdisciplinary perspective to any classroom. Beyond her work as an educator, she is an accomplished visual artist working primarily in oil painting. Her portraits include cultural icons like Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jordan, and Trey Anastasio, and she has created multiple portraits of characters in literature like Shakespeare’s ‘Lady Macbeth’ which was exhibited in the Skokie Public Library. 

In July of 2024, after her first mammogram, Ariela was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 41. She subsequently underwent chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, radiation, continued immunotherapy/chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and she is still in treatment. Sharsheret holds a special place in Ariela’s heart as they connected her with other breast cancer patients, provided much needed entertainment for her children, and maintained a constant source of support throughout her journey. Ariela has spoken at multiple Sharsheret events, sharing her story and strength, and advocating for women to get screened as early as possible in order to empower them to have a powerful and important hand in their health. Ariela lives in Evanston, Illinois with her husband, three children, and two dogs.

Sari Winick

Sari Winick is a seasoned marketing leader with 30 years of experience guiding consumer and healthcare brands of all sizes. She currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Learning Resources and hand2mind, sister companies dedicated to bringing learning to life through educational toys and classroom resources.

Throughout her career, Sari has led marketing for major consumer and healthcare brands, including Enfamil infant formula, Pledge, Quaker Oats, and Tropicana. She holds a B.S. in Business from Indiana University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

A thriving breast cancer survivor, Sari credits her active lifestyle, exceptional healthcare team, and support from Sharsheret, her family and friends for her recovery. An avid endurance athlete, she is a 12-time marathon finisher and has completed more than 100 road races and triathlons.

Sari lives in Deerfield, Illinois with her husband, Mark, and is the proud parent of three adult sons. She serves on Sharsheret’s Midwest Community Advisory Committee and is the past Chair of the Israel Bonds Chicago Women’s Division.

Dr. Carol Ellman

Carol Ellman, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. has been a Board Certified OB-GYN since 1995 and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Ellman currently sees patients in our Evanston and Glenview offices and is affiliated with the hospitals of NorthShore University HealthSystem (Evanston, Skokie and Glenbrook Hospitals). She earned her medical degree at Washington University in St. Louis and completed her residency at the University of Chicago in 1999, where she was Chief Resident.

Dr. Ellman is the Chair of Sharsheret’s Midwest Community Advisory Committee and frequently lectures for Sharsheret’s community cancer and genetics education programs.

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The Robinson Family

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