Christiana Foundation Inc

Sean Gardner, Director & Show Producer

Sean is a home improvement consultant and a life long resident of Gloucester County. He was inspired to get involved with bringing smiles to the population of individuals with special needs when he was encouraged by his wife Christiana to volunteer at a Night to Shine event. After volunteering for the event, Sean formed the Christiana Foundation Inc., a NJ non profit, which he named after his wife as a tribute to her life long commitment to individuals with special needs. The Christiana Foundation Inc. will focus on contributing to the financial needs of the annual Night to Shine event as well as other events that focus this population. 

Christiana Rochelle, Co-Director

Christiana was born and raised in Ellicott City, Maryland. After graduating from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia with her Masters of Physical Therapy, Christiana settled in South Jersey where she began her career as a Pediatric Physical Therapist. She has spent her professional career with the following organizations, Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital in Marlton, NJ and well as Nemours/Alfred I DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE. Currently, Christiana is the Coordinator of the Related Services department at a private school for special needs. She has been a Night to Shine team leader for several years.

Alexandra Gaudlap, Admin

Alexandra Gaudlap is a stay at home mom with three beautiful children! Her oldest son, Raymond, was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder which inspired her to get involved in making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs.