SUSAN SIROTA, MD, CEO
Dr. Susan Sirota, our PediaTrust CEO, has dedicated over 30 years to providing pediatric care in independent primary care practice. She is a founding owner of PediaTrust having served the Chairperson of the Board of Managers prior to moving into the CEO role. She holds the position of Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, where her excellence in teaching has been recognized, notably with the 2022 Department of Pediatrics Distinguished Individual Contributed Service Award.
Nationally recognized for her leadership in pediatric practice management, innovation, and education, Dr. Sirota is actively involved with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) where she participates in the AAP Section on Administration and Practice Management and serves on the Executive Committee of the AAP National Conference and Exhibition Planning Group.
Dr. Sirota has a long history of volunteering for numerous community programs. In her personal time, she enjoys reading, downhill skiing, and outdoor activities with her family and their dogs.
VICKI WHILDIN, COO
Vicki is a results-driven health care executive with over 20 years of extensive experience transforming operations and driving organizational excellence across both private and non-profit sectors. As Chief Operating Officer at PediaTrust, she oversees all clinical, financial, and operational functions while advancing strategic growth, fiscal stewardship, and employee engagement. Known for her strategic vision and collaborative leadership, Vicki has developed leadership training programs, implemented data-driven performance systems, and managed multimillion-dollar hospital and residency partnerships. A champion of health equity and organizational development, Vicki holds a Master’s in Sociology from DePaul University and a Bachelor’s in International Business and Spanish from St. Mary’s University. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family whether its downhill skiing or boating at the lake.
BRETT DANIS, CIO
Brett Danis is the Chief Information Officer of PediaTrust, bringing 25+ years of hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership across IT services, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity. He drives the organization’s technology vision while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day execution - architecting systems, stabilizing complex networks, and championing practical innovation that actually moves the needle.
Known for speaking fluent tech and business, Brett has a knack for translating complex systems into clear, common-sense strategy that stakeholders can rally behind. His expertise spans high-availability infrastructure, enterprise networking, cloud platforms, EHR integrations, and HIPAA-aligned security frameworks. Whether strengthening cyber resilience or modernizing workflows across multiple clinics, Brett focuses on solutions that boost performance, reliability, and organizational sanity.
When he’s not guiding digital transformation or putting out surprise cyber-fires, Brett can be found golfing, downhill skiing, enjoying live music, or spending time with his wife, Lauren, and their family.
SANDRA GRABA, DIRECTOR, MEDICAL SERVICES
Dr. Sandra Graba is a board-certified pediatrician and Director of Medical Services at PediaTrust. With 15 years of experience in primary and immediate care, her clinical and leadership work is grounded in a commitment to excellent patient care and strong physician support and advocacy. She oversees clinical quality and safety initiatives, develops evidence-based clinical protocols, and ensures clinicians and staff have the resources and communication needed to deliver excellent care. She also focuses on the responsible integration of technology in medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys time with family, reading, travel, photography, and design.
JOSH LEVIN MD, DIRECTOR OF DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPEUTICS
As the Director of Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Dr. Levin provides strategic oversight and management of lab-based services, office-based diagnostic testing, and immunizations. This oversight ensures that PediaTrust remains at the forefront of pediatrics, using the latest and most advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and laboratory solutions available.
Josh enjoys spending time with his wife, dog, and 3 girls; practicing yoga; cooking; and international travel.
RILEY MINSTER, MD, BOARD CHAIR
Dr Riley Minster is one of the founding members of PediaTrust and currently serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Managers. As a direct partner to the CEO, COO and Board of Managers, he focuses on leadership, governance and oversight of the company, helping to drive the mission and strategy of PediaTrust. He also leads the Executive Committee of the Board and has held numerous positions throughout the company and his affiliated hospitals over the years.
For over 20 years Dr, Minster has been seeing patients at Lake Shore Pediatrics and has been blessed to care for children of his previous patients. He is a wannabe foodie, collects records, and enjoys travel, food, street festivals, and concerts.
DAN EISENSTEIN, MD, DIRECTOR OF QUALITY AND SAFETY
Dr Eisenstein is a board certified pediatrician and clinical instructor of pediatrics at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. He has been in
practice for more than 35 years including nearly 30 years at Pediatric Partners and is a founding member of PediaTrust. As the Chair of the Quality and Safety Committee Dr Eisenstein works with everyone to help ensure that all of our patients receive the best possible care.
When not at work he enjoys spending whatever time he can with his wife, 5 children and expanding list of grandchildren
MARGARET STEFANI, MD
Dr. Maggie Stefani is a Board Certified Pediatrician and she has been in practice for 17 years. She serves on both the Board of Managers and the Executive Committee for Pediatrust. Additionally, she helped form Pediatrust's Health and Wellness Program designed to support patients and their families as they seek treatment for obesity and its related complications.
When not at work, she enjoys participating in health-related community events and spending time with her family. In her free time she takes electric bass lessons and enjoys gardening.
DEBORAH GULSON, MD, CHIEF WELLNESS OFFICER
Dr. Deborah Gulson is a pediatric healthcare leader with over 30 years in pediatric medicine and 15+ years in healthcare leadership. As our Chief Wellness Officer she leads wellness initiatives focused on clinician well-being and supportive healthcare environments. She also actively contributes to national pediatric organizational wellness initiatives.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, exercising, listening to music, and being with family and friends.
PAULA BEBEJ, MD, MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF PEDIATRUST IMMEDIATE CARE
Dr. Paula Bebej is a board-certified pediatrician and the Medical Director of Pediatrust Immediate Care. With over thirty years working in primary pediatric care, a Pediatric Emergency Department, and an Immediate Care setting, she recognizes the importance of standardized protocols for providing the highest level of quality care to all patients. Paula is responsible for medical chart audit and peer review for the physicians working at the Pediatrust Immediate Care locations. She also addresses patient concerns and implements action plans to maximize patient satisfaction.
Paula enjoys spending time with her husband, two adult children, extended family and friends. Her dogs have always been a cherished part of her family and she hopes to get a new puppy soon. She enjoys traveling, cooking, baking, and, of course, eating out.
