Leadership Team

Geeta Bansal, MD, is an ivy-league trained, triple board-certified Neurologist and Psychiatrist with a primary focus in Neurology and Psychiatry. She, and her team, serve adults of all ages at A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry, located in Libertyville, Illinois. 

Dr. Bansal received her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She completed residencies in Neurology and Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She then went on to complete a Neuromuscular fellowship at Northwestern University.

She and her team use their vast experience in Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuromuscular conditions to provide high-quality care to all of their patients. As a result of their unique understanding of the deep connection between emotional and medical illnesses, they have the training necessary to distinguish between the physical and psychological causes of their patients’ various symptoms.

Dr. Bansal has a “down to earth” attitude, and she actively listens to the various needs of her patients. She prides herself on successfully engaging with patients, providing accurate diagnoses, and developing individualized care plans with proven, long-term results. She is also fluent in Punjabi and English, proudly caring for a diverse patient population with a strong tie to the community.

Dr. Bansal received all three of her board certifications - Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuromuscular medicine - from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She holds an affiliation with Advocate Condell M

Allison Wollert is the Chief Clinical Officer and a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) here at A Ray of Hope, licensed in both Illinois and Wisconsin. She has been working in mental health for over 12 years with experience working in mental health hospitals, residential settings, private practice, and community mental health settings. Allison works with clients aged 18+ and specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, severe mental illness, bipolar disorder, addiction, and co-occurring disorders.

Most recently she was responsible for managing a team of 35 staff members running a Crisis Program for dual-diagnosis patients, a crisis call center, and one of the few 988 call centers in the state! Allison is excited to be rejoining the Ray of Hope team as the Chief Clinical Officer to continue building the practice and providing the best care we give to our patients! Allison aims to continue working together to build relationships with patients, focusing on the health and wellness of the community! She is greatly looking forward to seeing old coworkers and getting to know new ones.

Renee Patterson is our Chief Operating Officer here at A Ray of Hope and is integral to everything we do. She received her Master's in Healthcare Administration (MHA) from Marquette University and has more than 25 years of experience in leadership positions in healthcare. Such as executive positions in behavioral health institutions, urgent care facilities, community-based hospitals, outpatient care, and more. Renee's experience in healthcare has taught her that focusing on quality care, patient satisfaction, and professional development for our team is always of the utmost importance.  

Melissa Zavorski is the Senior Billing Specialist at A Ray of Hope. She is instrumental in our practice's day-to-day operations. Melissa is a Certified Professional Coder and Certified Physician Practice Manager through AAPC. She started in the medical field 20 years ago in a call center and has worked her way up to be where she is today. She has immense experience in the field and specializes in several aspects crucial to making a medical practice run efficiently. Melissa has been a medical biller and coder for the last 8 years and thrives on staying current with changes in the medical billing and coding field. 

Myranda Valentine is our office manager for our newly launched Phoenix location! Born and raised in Phoenix and with experience working at several specialty practices in the area, including Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Interventional Radiology, and Pain Management, she is very familiar with what it takes to run a medical practice in Phoenix! Myranda is passionate about helping others and considers herself patient-oriented first and foremost. When she is not running our Phoenix office, she is busy being a mom and a wife and also enjoys caring for her house plants, gardening, and creating arts and crafts such as making homemade gifts for her family and friends.