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Bob was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Now retired, Bob spent 37 years with Mobil and ExxonMobil in various technical and management positions.
In addition to his for-profit experience, Bob has 13 years of non-profit experience. He volunteered with the Montgomery County United Way (2007 – 2016), serving on its Board as well as the Finance, Strategic Planning, Community Impact, and Strategic Investment Committees. His experiences with the United Way agencies and the needy combined with his love for childrenled Bob and his wife Pat to volunteer with CASA in early 2013 as advocates. Bob and Pat continue advocating while Bob serves on the CASA Board and Governance committees for the past 6 years.
Having co-chaired a United Way committee on behavioral health needs in Montgomery County, Bob was awakened to the community needs in its lack of resources and its complexities of treating behavioral health and insurance issues. This experience combined with the behavioral health struggles of a close family member has led Bob to join Mosaics of Mercy.
Carolyn Robistow, M.Ed, LPC counsels overwhelmed and anxious people-pleasing perfectionists. Her first career as a teacher led to a calling in encouraging wellness for the person in the house who is carrying the mental weight of keeping everyone on-time, organized, healthy, and happy (even at the expense of that person’s own mental wellbeing). Carolyn and her family live in Magnolia. They love spending time outdoors with friends, dancing, and traveling the country to visit family. Carolyn was introduced to Mosaics of Mercy after opening her therapy practice in The Woodlands, and she immediately felt passionate about promoting Mosaics of Mercy’s mission throughout the area.
Featured in Hope Pieced Together podcast Episodes 14 and Episode 19
After graduating from Emory University in Atlanta, Dr. Ferrell attended medical school at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a four year Psychiatry residency training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston where she served as the administrative co-chief resident as well as the chief resident of the Baylor Psychiatry Clinic.
Dr. Ferrell is board certified for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians, Houston Psychiatric Society, American Group Psychotherapy Association, Houston Group Psychotherapy Society and Association of Women Psychiatrists.
In addition to her private practice in Spring, she maintains her affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine as Clinical Assistant Professor and joined faculty at Sam Houston State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Ms. Sharp was named the President and General Manager of The Woodlands Township in February of 2022. She has 29 years of experience with the Township and its predecessor entities, serving as Assistant General Manager for Finance and Administration since 2001. The Township has consistently won awards for government accounting during her leadership. She served an integral role as part of the team that led the transition to the Township in its current structure and has promoted stability throughout prior leadership transitions. Ms. Sharp holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from The University of Texas at Austin.
Robyn was born in South Africa, raised in New Zealand and accepted a work transfer to the United
States 21 years ago, to lead Compaq’s North American Personal Computer Division. After graduating
college with a master’s degree in History and Political Science, Robyn worked for the NZ Department of Health developing health policies. Her move into the business world came via an opportunity with IBM where she had a very successful career in sales, marketing and business management.
Fourteen years ago, Robyn and her husband established their own business consulting firm which gave them the time to volunteer in the community. With a passion for speaking up for abused and neglected children, Robyn volunteered for CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County as a Child Advocate, advocating for 25 children during that time. In addition, Robyn led the annual fundraising Gala; joined the Board, led the Governance Committee and Chaired the Board.
Robyn is also President of a non-profit, grass root membership organization, Aging in Place, The
Woodlands which provides neighborly support to residents of The Woodlands, choosing to age
independently in their own homes.
Having personal experience of the frustration involved in accessing appropriate assistance for mental health sufferers, from children to seniors, Robyn joined the Board to support the organization as it continues to develop efficient and effective ways of connecting those needing help with those providing appropriate recovery services and support.
Marina Silver is a champion for those in need. An entrepreneur, business owner and a designer, she takes inspiration from her neighbors and the organizations she has had the opportunity to work with that are changing the world. Marina has always loved people for who they are, not what they have. She and her husband Bryan Frenchek have been present as chairs and sponsors to countless non-profit organizations in Montgomery County – as helping those in need is something that is dear to her. The mission of Mosaics is close to their hearts as she & Bryan lost their son Brady to addiction. Marina has always realized it isn’t just about money, time is the ultimate investment when it comes to philanthropy. She is honored to give her time now to serve on the Board of Directors at Mosaics of Mercy.
Denise is a retired educator and professional school counselor with 36 years of experience helping others, Denise spent 25
years in Conroe ISD: 18 years at The Woodlands High School as Registrar, Grade Level Counselor and Lead Counselor before having the privilege of working 7 years as Coordinator for Guidance and Counseling for the district. Denise supported the district’s 171 counselors as they served the 68,000 students and families in CISD. She continues to be a mental health advocate in Montgomery County connecting the community with available resources and ensuring individuals have a wealth of referral and resource information.
Denise is also on the Board of Directors for Lone Star Family Health Center in Conroe, actively involved with the Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention Task Force of Montgomery County, and formerly served as a volunteer supporting Mosaics of Mercy. Denise’s passion has been working with people of all ages to help them realize their potential and encouraging them to reach for their dreams while freeing themselves from being victims of their past. She is a strong advocate of teaching the importance of effective communication skills, patience, and acceptance of individual differences. She is dedicated to teaching resiliency, grit, and using failures as fuel for future success. Denise is also a mother of two young adults ages 38 and 36, mother-in-law of two wonderful bonus young adults and grandmother of two, ages 11 and 8, with a 3rd on the way.
Bridget Caletka is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State. She earned a Masters in Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston and completed post-Masters clinical studies at Messiah College in Pennsylvania. Bridget worked as a school counselor, and in agency and hospital outpatient mental health settings, before opening her private practice. She sees a broad range of clients and presenting issues, including mood and anxiety disorders, and she is particularly passionate about helping clients with trauma, grief, and traumatic grief. Bridget is certified in Compassionate Bereavement Care and is one of a small number of Advanced CBC practitioners in Texas. She also helps to lead our local group of approximately 400 licensed mental health professionals here in The Woodlands.
Bridget has been a long-time supporter of and volunteer with Mosaics of Mercy and is excited to join the Board.
Featured in Hope Pieced Together – Episode 33
Evan Berlin’s focus has always been on youth and family programs and education. Evan grew up in The Woodlands and is a longtime resident of Montgomery County, where he is involved with Rotary Club of The Woodlands, Yes to Youth, The Woodlands Charities, and Mosaics of Mercy. He has served as Board Member of The Heritage Oaks School, Board Member for Camp for All Young Professionals, and served many years as Chairman and Co-founder of The Constellation Foundation. Evan has engaged with local, state, and federal politicians and organizations on regulatory and legislative policy impacting at-risk-youth and children within the foster care system, in addition, Evan has conducted extensive research on both education and community engagement, educational standards, children and youth development needs, and programs that support children and youth at every stage and all abilities.
As a result of Evan’s work, he was named a Community Hero by the TCU Alumni Association and recognized by The Houston Dynamo Charitable Foundation as a Community Champion. Following Evan’s time in the AEC industry, he entered the energy industry in which he has worked for more than 10 years as a strategic growth leader. Evan holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas Christian University in Strategic Communication and a Master of Arts in Global Affairs from Rice University.