Illinois native Lisa Krupp founded Island Relief in an effort to give back to the place that's become her second home: Eleuthera, Bahamas. Initial visits to the island were for pleasure, but her love for the tranquil setting and local people led her family to build a house there. The challenges involved in this project resulted in a deep understanding of the resource limitations in the area. Lisa toured the Caribbean extensively during her 18 years in the travel industry, and following that served as a Montessori Educator when her children were young. This professional background made Lisa uniquely qualified to notice the dramatic difference in the medical and educational resources available on the "tourist" islands as compared to the rural ones. This difference was literally brought home to her when she hosted several island residents in her home because the medical care they needed was not available. Lisa was moved to act on this disparity, and launched Island Relief in 2003.

Laura is a graduate of University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point with Accounting and Finance degrees. She has over 15 years experience in Financial Planning and Tax & Accounting. She worked for a Financial Planning firm for 10 years where she oversaw the Tax department and coordinated financial planning services. Laura earned her Enrolled Agent (EA) designation in 1997 and completed licensing in 2006 to become a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). Currently, Laura is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) and is on the Advisory Committee for an Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce Networking Group.

Two of Jeff’s biggest beliefs are giving back to the community that has helped him become who he is and education for himself, clients and advisors that he mentors. Jeff reaches out to the community through various activities with the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce. Currently, he is on the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Scholarship committee, and an Ambassador. He also sits on the Business Relations Committee board for Lake in the Hills. Jeff has also graduated from the Lake in the Hills Leadership Program and looks forward to helping in the community as much as possible. Recently Jeff finished his first of two Master’s Degrees at Loyola University of Chicago. This follows the Bachelors Degree he obtained from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville. Jeff also has his CMFC professional designation and several licenses (Life/Health, Series 6, 63, 7, 66 & 4)

I have been traveling to Eleuthera for over 40 years. In the last 10 years I have done volunteer work with Exceptional Education Outreach and Island Relief Charity. My passion lies in promoting literacy, so I have developed school and community libraries all over Eleuthera. From running book drives to shipping to collection management and policies for circulation, the children of Eleuthera have free and ready access to books.

My first trip to Eleuthera was in 2005. I had the opportunity to work with my friend and fellow board member, Susy Siel, in some of the island schools. I fell in love with the people and the island. I have made three trips total with Susy, helping her work in various island libraries. The need there is so great and the people so genuine and welcoming. I am honored to be a part of such a great organization. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications and am currently working on my Masters Degree in Elementary Education.

Julie is a graduate of William Rainey Harper College and has been practicing Dental Hygiene for 24 years. She has 2 children and lives in Illinois. She has been visiting Eleuthera Bahamas for nearly 30 years.