Georgia and South Carolina Chapter Leadership
Chapter Staff
Sara Orrell
Executive Director, Georgia
Email: sorrell@BreakthroughT1D.org
Phone: 404-420-5992
BioSara Orrell
Executive Director, Georgia
Email: sorrell@BreakthroughT1D.org
Phone: 404-420-5992
Kevin Simmons
Market Director, South Carolina
Email: ksimmons@BreakthroughT1D.org
Phone: 803-508-1427
BioKevin Simmons
Market Director, South Carolina
Email: ksimmons@BreakthroughT1D.org
Phone: 803-508-1427
Megan Ritchie
Development Director, South Carolina
Email: mritchie@BreakthroughT1D.org
Phone: 864-506-5747
BioMegan Ritchie
Development Director, South Carolina
Email: mritchie@BreakthroughT1D.org
Phone: 864-506-5747
Mary Beth King
Development Director Corporate and Community Engagement, Georgia
Email: mking@breakthrought1d.org
Phone: 404-720-1881
BioMary Beth King
Development Director Corporate and Community Engagement, Georgia
Mary Beth is excited to join the Breakthrough T1D SC/GA team. She has been in the nonprofit world most of her professional career. She has a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Sociology and minored in Theatre and Women’s Studies. From camp directing, sales, and owning a bakery to fundraising and event planning, Mary Beth brings a wealth of knowledge. Prior to joining the Breakthrough T1D team Mary Beth managed both Peer to Peer Fundraising and corporate donors for The National Kidney Foundation, American Diabetes Association and Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation. Her passion for finding a cure for T1D came from directing T1D summer camps while working for The American Diabetes Association. When she’s not fundraising, Mary Beth is either sewing or planning/taking a trip to Disney World. She and her wife live in Tucker, GA with their 5 cats, one of which is diabetic.
Email: mking@breakthrought1d.org
Phone: 404-720-1881
Whitney Amos
Development Director Signature Events, Georgia
Email: wamos@breakthrought1d.org
Phone: 404-420-5996
BioWhitney Amos
Development Director Signature Events, Georgia
Whitney Amos is excited to join the Breakthrough T1D GA/SC team! She has been in the nonprofit world most of her professional career with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and psychology from the University of Georgia. Whitney grew up in Birmingham, Alabama where her family still resides. From sales to fundraising, volunteer management, annual giving and event planning, Whitney brings a wealth of knowledge. Prior to joining the Breakthrough T1D team Whitney managed Annual and Leadership Giving programs at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School and the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. Whitney is an avid traveler, fan of the Chicago Cubs & Georgia Bulldogs, reader, and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She lives in Atlanta, GA with her puppy, Winnie.
Email: wamos@breakthrought1d.org
Phone: 404-420-5996
Nicole Schroeder
Development Manager Signature Events, Georgia
Email: nschroeder@BreakthroughT1D.org
Phone: 404-420-5993
BioNicole Schroeder
Development Manager Signature Events, Georgia
Hi! I’m Nicole, the new Development Manager working on Hope Gala, Rock the Cure, and the Georgia Chapter youth ambassador program. I first became involved with Breakthrough T1D when my brother was diagnosed with T1D in 2017 and I was a Breakthrough T1D intern in college. I graduated from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland with a MA Honors in Politics and International Relations. I am very excited to begin my career with an organization that means so much to me personally. It has been a joy getting to know the Breakthrough T1D Georgia and South Carolina communities this spring. Please feel free to reach out to me, nschroeder@BreakthroughT1D.org for anything Signature Events related!
Email: nschroeder@BreakthroughT1D.org
Phone: 404-420-5993
Colleen O'Toole
Development Manager One Walk, Georgia
Email: cotoole@breakthrought1d.org
Phone: 404-720-1882
BioColleen O'Toole
Development Manager One Walk, Georgia
Email: cotoole@breakthrought1d.org
Phone: 404-720-1882
Lindsey Hemmings
Community Engagement Manager
Email: lhemmings@breakthrought1d@jdrf.org
Phone: 404-720-1883
Hannah Self
Development Coordinator, South Carolina
Email: hself@breakthrought1d.org
Phone: 864-546-5897
BioHannah Self
Development Coordinator, South Carolina
Hi, I’m Hannah! I am so excited to join the Breakthrough T1D team from Greenville! I am very passionate about the diabetes community and I’ve been involved with Breakthrough T1D since my own T1D diagnosis at age 8. As I get ready to graduate from Clemson University, I am so excited to be starting my career with this organization that is so close to my heart. I dream of a world without type 1 diabetes & I can’t wait to make it happen!
Email: hself@breakthrought1d.org
Phone: 864-546-5897
Annalise Mackemer
Development Assistant, Georgia
Email: amackemer@breakthrought1d.org
Phone: mking@breakthrought1d.org
BioAnnalise Mackemer
Development Assistant, Georgia
Annalise is a graduate of Florida State University with a Public Health degree and has lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of five. Annalise has been involved with Breakthrough T1D since her diagnosis and is extremely proud of this opportunity to work with such a remarkable organization. She is passionate about diabetes care and education, alongside advocacy, community engagement, and fundraising. Annalise hopes to be a valuable asset in this position and within the Georgia and South Carolina chapter – especially focusing on continually moving towards advancements to find a cure for type 1 diabetes!
Email: amackemer@breakthrought1d.org
Phone: mking@breakthrought1d.org
Board of Directors - Georgia Community
Laura Mendelson
Georgia Board President, Breakthrough T1D | Associate General Counsel, Commercial & Contracting at Southern Company
BioLaura Mendelson
Georgia Board President, Breakthrough T1D | Associate General Counsel, Commercial & Contracting at Southern Company
Carmen Ashley
Branch Chief at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
BioCarmen Ashley
Branch Chief at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Adam Coffsky
Vice President - Global Member Services, Gartner, Inc.
BioAdam Coffsky
Vice President - Global Member Services, Gartner, Inc.
Sunnie Devidas
Breakthrough T1D Ride and Walk Committee
BioSunnie Devidas
Breakthrough T1D Ride and Walk Committee
Alice Dorn
Advocacy Team Chair, Breakthrough T1D | Mathematics and Science Teacher, Riverside Middle School
BioAlice Dorn
Advocacy Team Chair, Breakthrough T1D | Mathematics and Science Teacher, Riverside Middle School
Kevin Dorse
Executive Vice President - Amwins Brokerage
BioKevin Dorse
Executive Vice President - Amwins Brokerage
Consuelo Ecuyer
Project Manager at Innovative Intelligent Products LLC dba GPSLockbox
BioConsuelo Ecuyer
Project Manager at Innovative Intelligent Products LLC dba GPSLockbox
Amanda Gentles
SVP & GM, WarnerMedia Studios at Warner Bros. Discovery
BioAmanda Gentles
SVP & GM, WarnerMedia Studios at Warner Bros. Discovery
Keith Haas
CEO, Foley Products Company, LLC
BioKeith Haas
CEO, Foley Products Company, LLC
Holly Hailey
Litigation Paralegal, Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C.
BioHolly Hailey
Litigation Paralegal, Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C.
Casey Halliburton
Executive Practice Director - Technology and Healthcare at ExecuSource
BioCasey Halliburton
Executive Practice Director - Technology and Healthcare at ExecuSource
Daniel Hanison
Partner, Hardie Real Estate Group, LLC
BioDaniel Hanison
Partner, Hardie Real Estate Group, LLC
John Hanson
Breakthrough T1D Community Engagement Chair / Co-Chief Investment Officer, Riverstone Advisors, LLC
BioJohn Hanson
Breakthrough T1D Community Engagement Chair / Co-Chief Investment Officer, Riverstone Advisors, LLC
Monica Hayes
Chief of Staff to the President and Chief Operating Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
BioMonica Hayes
Chief of Staff to the President and Chief Operating Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
Chris Herbert
Former SVP Ops & Strategy, CNN Digital
BioChris Herbert
Former SVP Ops & Strategy, CNN Digital
Jessica Hockin
Director, Solution Delivery at Cognizant Softvision
BioJessica Hockin
Director, Solution Delivery at Cognizant Softvision
Liz Houston
Senior Director of Forecasting & Planning, DIRECTV
BioLiz Houston
Senior Director of Forecasting & Planning, DIRECTV
Michael Howell
Executive Vice President, Lincoln Property Company
BioMichael Howell
Executive Vice President, Lincoln Property Company
Joanna Irwin
Global Marketing Executive | Strategic Advisor | Board Member | Strategic Global Growth | Digital Innovation | Professional Services
BioJoanna Irwin
Global Marketing Executive | Strategic Advisor | Board Member | Strategic Global Growth | Digital Innovation | Professional Services
Tami Kinnersley
RN, BSN, MBA, CDCES | Manager, T1D Community Relations and Screening Education at Sanofi
BioTami Kinnersley
RN, BSN, MBA, CDCES | Manager, T1D Community Relations and Screening Education at Sanofi
Keith Lerner, CFA, CMT
Co-Chief Investment Officer, Chief Market Strategist, Truist Advisory Services, Inc., Truist Wealth
BioKeith Lerner, CFA, CMT
Co-Chief Investment Officer, Chief Market Strategist, Truist Advisory Services, Inc., Truist Wealth
Eddie Macchia
Sales Director, Placer Labs
BioEddie Macchia
Sales Director, Placer Labs
Hampton Mallis, CPA
Principal & Managing Director, Sugar Creek Capital
BioHampton Mallis, CPA
Principal & Managing Director, Sugar Creek Capital
Dimple Patel
Investor/Hotelier
BioDimple Patel
Investor/Hotelier
Nishant Phadnis
Nominating and Board Development Chair, Breakthrough T1D / General Manager, RentPath/Rentals.com
Email: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishantphadnis/
BioNishant Phadnis
Nominating and Board Development Chair, Breakthrough T1D / General Manager, RentPath/Rentals.com
Sean Sanders
Corporate Retirement Director/Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
BioSean Sanders
Corporate Retirement Director/Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Ted Schwartz
SIOR | Commercial Real Estate Advisor/Senior Partner Carter Hill
BioTed Schwartz
SIOR | Commercial Real Estate Advisor/Senior Partner Carter Hill
Karen Sillay
Business Development & Marketing Director at Cornerstone Management, Inc.
BioKaren Sillay
Business Development & Marketing Director at Cornerstone Management, Inc.
Samantha Storey, MD
Physician, Prospero Healthcare
Edward Tate
Attorney and Co-Managing Partner
BioEdward Tate
Attorney and Co-Managing Partner
Bill Walasek
Head of Growth, Fenris Digital
BioBill Walasek
Head of Growth, Fenris Digital
Amy Whittall
Computer Software Professional
BioAmy Whittall
Computer Software Professional
Board of Directors - South Carolina Community
Lori Schur
South Carolina Board President, Breakthrough T1D | Owner, Schur Thing Events
BioLori Schur
South Carolina Board President, Breakthrough T1D | Owner, Schur Thing Events
Jared Back
Sales Manager, Spartanburg Toyota
BioJared Back
Sales Manager, Spartanburg Toyota
Wilkes Brown
Business Development & Marketing Manager, Transales Inc.
BioWilkes Brown
Business Development & Marketing Manager, Transales Inc.
Shannon Bruning
Consultant, McNair Law Firm
BioShannon Bruning
Consultant, McNair Law Firm
Cathy Christy
Advocacy Team Chair, Breakthrough T1D
BioCathy Christy
Advocacy Team Chair, Breakthrough T1D
Advocacy Team Chair
Lindsay Graham
Property Management, Grand Oak Realty
Kris Knopf
President/CEO at Online Impacts
BioKris Knopf
President/CEO at Online Impacts
Tammy Malone
Community Volunteer
Beth McCrary
Marketing and Client Care Manager at Solutions for Living at Home
BioBeth McCrary
Marketing and Client Care Manager at Solutions for Living at Home
Marty Paradise
Certified Business Coach, Paradise Business Coaching
BioMarty Paradise
Certified Business Coach, Paradise Business Coaching
Lori Schur
South Carolina Board President, Breakthrough T1D | Owner, Schur Thing Events
BioLori Schur
South Carolina Board President, Breakthrough T1D | Owner, Schur Thing Events
Jeshua Scott
Business Intelligence Analyst at Colonial Life
BioJeshua Scott
Business Intelligence Analyst at Colonial Life
Loraine Smith
Founder & Instructor, iConnect
BioLoraine Smith
Founder & Instructor, iConnect
Chelsea Vail
Area Sales Manager, Parks Hospitality Group
BioChelsea Vail
Area Sales Manager, Parks Hospitality Group
Clay Walsh
Partner & Director of Surveying, Civil Engineering of Columbia
BioClay Walsh
Partner & Director of Surveying, Civil Engineering of Columbia