Every nonprofit has a story.
This is ours.
MEET THE
Founder and Executive Director
CRYSTAL L. FEDELI
Founder & Executive Director
Hi, I'm Crystal L. Fedeli. In addition to my private consulting practice, I am an award-winning nonprofit founder and Executive Director, speaker, host of the Crystal Fedeli Podcast, social researcher and policy analyst. Through my individual consulting work, I support women leaving coercive control to navigate the family court system. More specifically, I help survivors make the patterns of coercive control visible to the family law professionals they work with. Through my speaking, training, and organizational consulting work, I help attorneys and other family law professionals recognize for themselves and understand the patterns of coercive control. As the founder and Executive Director of my 501(c)(3) nonprofit, You Made a Way, I support women leaving coercive control that has turned financial to navigate the family court system.
Before beginning my consulting practice and founding my nonprofit, I worked for the State of New Jersey, Office of the Public Defender, in the Drug Court Unit where I managed drug court expungements for the entire state. Prior to that, I worked for the State of New Jersey, Department of Children and Families, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, in the Litigation Unit. My background also includes work with community-based nonprofit organizations supporting individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, childhood trauma, substance use disorder, and developmental disabilities, giving me a deep understanding of how complex situations are interpreted within institutional systems and where critical gaps often exist.
I hold dual graduate degrees, one in Social Research Analysis and the other in Child Advocacy and Policy with a Child Public Welfare Concentration. I also hold a Paralegal Certificate and a Graduate Certificate in Data Collection and Management. This combination of research, policy, and legal-adjacent training informs my work and allows me to approach complex situations with both analytical rigor and real-world context.
MEET THE
Advisory Board
BRANDY JOHNSON
Advisor of Programming
Brandy Johnson is an educator and nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families across educational and community-based settings. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of how social systems shape outcomes, particularly for women and children navigating complex challenges.
As Advisor of Programming at You Made a Way, Brandy supports the development and implementation of programs designed to help women and their children navigate domestic abuse and rebuild stability. She brings a structured, systems-informed approach to expanding access to support while contributing to broader efforts to improve outcomes within the family court system.
Raised in Oklahoma and Arkansas, Brandy holds degrees in Sociology and Education from Northeastern State University. She is committed to advancing solutions that integrate direct support with long-term systemic change.
MEET THE
Governing Board
CRYSTAL L. FEDELI
Board President
Hi, I'm Crystal L. Fedeli. In addition to my private consulting practice, I am an award-winning nonprofit founder and Executive Director, speaker, host of the Crystal Fedeli Podcast, social researcher and policy analyst. Through my individual consulting work, I support women leaving coercive control to navigate the family court system. More specifically, I help survivors make the patterns of coercive control visible to the family law professionals they work with. Through my speaking, training, and organizational consulting work, I help attorneys and other family law professionals recognize for themselves and understand the patterns of coercive control. As the founder and Executive Director of my 501(c)(3) nonprofit, You Made a Way, I support women leaving coercive control that has turned financial to navigate the family court system.
Before beginning my consulting practice and founding my nonprofit, I worked for the State of New Jersey, Office of the Public Defender, in the Drug Court Unit where I managed drug court expungements for the entire state. Prior to that, I worked for the State of New Jersey, Department of Children and Families, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, in the Litigation Unit. My background also includes work with community-based nonprofit organizations supporting individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, childhood trauma, substance use disorder, and developmental disabilities, giving me a deep understanding of how complex situations are interpreted within institutional systems and where critical gaps often exist.
I hold dual graduate degrees, one in Social Research Analysis and the other in Child Advocacy and Policy with a Child Public Welfare Concentration. I also hold a Paralegal Certificate and a Graduate Certificate in Data Collection and Management. This combination of research, policy, and legal-adjacent training informs my work and allows me to approach complex situations with both analytical rigor and real-world context.
Dr. TORI LYNN SCHNEIDER
Secretary
Dr. Tori Lynn Schneider is a counselor and organizational leader with a focus on supporting individuals navigating complex personal and life challenges. As the CEO of Fixed Focus LLC, she works with clients across the United States and internationally, providing counseling services grounded in a structured and holistic approach.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Schneider previously served as a center director and lead counselor at a local pregnancy center, where she oversaw programming and provided direct client support. Her work has also included involvement in efforts addressing human trafficking and broader human rights issues, reflecting a continued commitment to supporting vulnerable and underserved populations.
Dr. Schneider holds a Doctorate in Theology and a Master’s degree in Ministry from Faith Bible College, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Spanish from Illinois Wesleyan University. She is a Certified Accredited Biblical Counselor and a member of the Association of Scriptural Psychology Therapists. As Secretary of the Board for You Made a Way, she supports the organization’s governance and documentation processes as it continues to grow and expand its impact.
LEE ANN COULDRON
Treasurer
Lee Ann Couldron is a bookkeeping and accounting professional with over 15 years of experience supporting both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Her work is grounded in strong financial management practices, with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and operational sustainability.
In addition to running her own bookkeeping business, Lee Ann has served as Controller for a $10 million nonprofit organization for over a decade, where she oversaw financial operations and supported organizational decision-making. She also brings experience in human resources management, providing a well-rounded understanding of the administrative and financial structures that support effective organizations.
Lee Ann is an Enrolled Agent with the Internal Revenue Service and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. As Treasurer of the Board for You Made a Way, she provides financial oversight and supports the organization’s commitment to responsible stewardship and long-term sustainability.
