Meet the Board Members of Uniquely Nico!
Team members
Everyone knows that sometimes it takes a village to make sure that everything goes as planned. This is our wonderful village.
Rebecca Shellito
Co-founders and President
Rebecca Shellito and her husband Bob founded Uniquely Nico in 2019 to connect resource and help other families with special needs feel less alone. She has worked in healthcare in northwest Indiana for nearly 30 yrs. She's always found herself advocating as a nurse, for those who need a stronger voice and helping hand. This has been especially true since her son Nico was diagnosed with Autism. Once nonverbal, Nico is now a social butterfly in 5th grade. Rebecca has learned many valuable lessons through the years and wants to empower other families to be a strong voice for their child.
Heather Sandilla
Board Member
Heather Sandilla is a wife, mother, and nurse with two decades of experience in patient care and advocacy. She feels honored and excited to be joining the board of directors for Uniquely Nico, having witnessed its development from the ground up. With twenty years as a nurse, Heather is deeply committed to helping others and championing patient needs. Her 12‑year‑old twin boys have thoroughly enjoyed participating in many Uniquely Nico community events together. In today’s times, she believes strongly in the importance of having robust support systems available—and she loves that Uniquely Nico is providing exactly that. For her, surrounding oneself with caring people who are building something more meaningful is a wonderful feeling. She looks forward to this journey and to growing with this amazing organization.
Emily Spencer
Board Member
Emily Spencer is a local special education teacher who has observed a lack of support services for families in her area throughout her journey in the education field. Partnering with Uniquely Nico has given her the opportunity to meet new people and build meaningful connections that resonate deeply with her. She feels privileged to witness the growth of the community around this organization and eagerly anticipates seeing where it goes from here.
Lindy Adams Brockman
Board Member
Lindy Adams Brockman has always had a passion for helping kids. Prior to staying home to raise her son, Alex, she worked as a child support caseworker. She & her spouse were foster parents for years and adopted their son. Now she spends her days helping out in the applied skills classroom, running to therapy appointments, learning about IEPs & teaching her son the skills he needs to be more independent. Uniquely Nico has provided a safe & supportive place for the Brockman’s to form friendships & find their way. Lindy is looking forward to sharing her knowledge & skills to support other families.
Mary Moell
Board Member
Mary Moell joined Uniquely Nico in January 2023 after attending events with her son Keith. She embraced the mission and thought it would be a great opportunity that she and her son could enjoy participating in. Mary moved to Indiana 13 years ago and now lives in Crown Point. She has been a nurse for over 30 years and currently teaches nursing as well. Her son Keith was diagnosed with Autism when he was 5 years old. He is currently 27 and has far surpassed expectations. Keith is a happy adult, working in the community and trying to find his social niche. He enjoys working with the younger children with special needs. Mary enjoys witnessing him thrive and is willing to share their lived experience.