Karina Fuentes, the owner and a managing member of Waypoint Associates, LLC, is also a law enforcement professional and military veteran. Karina works with clients to bring a healthy and lasting change to their lives.

Karina has over 20 years of law enforcement experience, with experience as a detective and certified juvenile specialist. In addition, Karina is a therapist who works with the Family Service and Mental Health Center of Cicero, also known as Cicero Family Service. As a military veteran, Karina served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, with memorable assignments including crew aboard the USCGC BARQUE EAGLE, the National Defense University, and Port Security Unit 309. Karina supported the Global War on Terror through several mobilizations. 

Karina completed her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, through Walden University, and also has an MA in Forensic Psychology with The Chicago School. Karina has a BS in Public Safety Management, through Calumet College of St. Joseph. She also supports various law enforcement, military veteran, and animal rescue organizations.

Please note: Karina is not offering mental health counseling services through Waypoint Associates, LLC, at this time.

Dr. Anthony J. "Lew" Lewandowski, credentialed as a Resilience-Building Leadership Professional-Trainer, is a retired law enforcement professional and active military reservist. Anthony works with clients to bring lasting change, through creating an environment focused on experiencing creativity, challenge, and vulnerability. Anthony's focus is in providing team development skills through  as a Resilience-Leader Building Program authorized training partner and individual coaching, as a Resilience and Performance Advisor.

Anthony brings unique insight to the coaching process with over 27 years of law enforcement experience, both on the local and Federal level, along with over 28 years military experience. As a military veteran, Anthony served in the Illinois Army National Guard, U.S. Air Force Reserve, and the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. His most recent assignments included serving as a Command Senior Enlisted Leader (Command Master Chief). Anthony supported Operation Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom. Anthony has experience as  senior management, supervisor, and as a first-line responder.

Anthony completed his PhD in Organizational Leadership, through The Chicago School, with his dissertation focusing on Servant Leadership. Anthony also has an MS in Public Safety Administration, through Calumet College of St. Joseph, and a BA in History, from DePaul University. An Eagle Scout, Anthony also volunteered his time as a Scoutmaster for a Scouting America (formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America) troop, located in La Grange, IL. In addition, Anthony is also a Board Member of Cicero Family Services. He also supports various law enforcement, military veteran, and animal rescue organizations.