Our Full-Time Staff
Nicole BrittonDIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
[email protected] Nicole represents The Twig in the community, speaking at events and raising awareness about how people can help children in foster care while also handling The Twig's donor base and grants. She has developed and oversees a number of fundraising and development events for The Twig, including our annual Turkey Trot for the Twig, A Taste for The Twig, and our Fostering Love Gala. Nicole has a heart for children and that heart led her to obtain a bachelor's degree in psychology to better understand the needs of children who have experienced trauma. Nicole is actively involved in the community, serving in various organizations. She is a graduate of the Gulf Coast Leadership Institute, is on the community board of the Venice YMCA, is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and a member of Junior League of Sarasota. Nicole and her husband Matt have the joy of parenting four children - Hayley, Ryley, Mattie, and Wyatt - while also serving as foster parents.
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Lindsey MayPROGRAM COORDINATOR
[email protected] Lindsey coordinates programming and resources to better serve our Twig families and the young adults who age out of foster care. Lindsey serves as our point of contact with local agencies that serve the foster care community. She brings over 12 years of experience working in various roles in child welfare; case manager, supervisor, and Director of Programs for a local non-profit. She enjoys working with children and families that are reported to be “at risk” and in need of support and service. Lindsey's unwavering advocacy for those involved in the child welfare system is evident by her ongoing involvement and dedication to fight for and implement change that will make positive impacts on the families affected. She has been recognized for her accomplishments by the Safe Children Coalition, local foster parent associations, Department of Children and Families, and the Guardian Ad Litem Program. Lindsey finds great pleasure in her current role but finds the most joy in being a wife & mom to her husband and 6 kids - who continually push her to be the best mother/person she can be. They also play a significant role in why she is so passionate about helping the children and families affected in this field.
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Jamie DelmonicoOFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
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Shannon CampbellMARKETING DIRECTOR
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We love opportunities to tell people about The Twig.
If you would like more information about having one of us speak to your organization, club, church, or social group please contact us.
If you would like more information about having one of us speak to your organization, club, church, or social group please contact us.
Our Board
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Dianne WeedFOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dianne is a visionary who is not afraid to dream big. As an adoptive mother, she knew the needs of children in foster care and wanted to do something to help. Drawing on her past experiences in merchandising, design, and non-profit leadership, she created a space where children in foster care could have their needs met in a way that brought them dignity and encouragement. She created a truly magical place, and stays involved in every aspect of the organization. She spends countless hours behind the scenes overseeing all aspects of marketing, fundraising, and program development for The Twig - while also getting her hands dirty (sometimes literally) through sorting clothing and organizing the store itself. Her vision and hard work have made her dreams into reality - creating a place where children in foster care could be encouraged and inspired. Dianne and her husband Lloyd have been married for over 40 years.
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Roger BurgettAs a retired vice-president of a financial Fortune 500 company, Roger brings a wealth of business insight to the board. Prior to his corporate experience, Roger served in the United States Air Force for twenty years. He holds a BS in Business Management from the University of Maryland and has served on the board of numerous non-profit organizations over the years. Roger and his wife Sue have servant hearts and spend countless hours volunteering with The Twig, Operation Christmas Child, Operation Heal Our Patriots, and many other organizations.
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Janet MooreJanet comes to us with many years of merchandising experience as the former co-owner of a successful children's boutique. Her knowledge has helped make The Twig shopping days run smoothly and has helped make the space one that is both inviting and organized. Janet spends many hours working at The Twig behind the scenes, from spending time in the warehouse to interacting with volunteers. She is deeply involved in the Venice community and is a former board member of Venice Main Street.
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Lloyd Weed, CPALloyd is a "numbers guy" and brings a valuable financial background to the Board. Lloyd has many years of experience with local non-profit organizations, including being the founder of a local Christian school. For over 40 years, he has served as corporate treasurer for twelve corporations in a multi-state environment.
In addition to his tasks as Treasurer, Lloyd has spent countless hours making the dream of The Twig a reality - from building racks and walls to working the front desk computer on many shopping days. |
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Mimi BellMimi brings a unique perspective to The Twig's board of directors through her experience as a former Child Welfare Specialist in Sarasota County where she focused on case management and transitional services to youth aging out of foster care. Mimi has also served as part of the outreach and foster care support team at Oasis Church in Bradenton, and has served in international and local ministries with GX International, YWAM, Safe Families for Children and the 180 House. Mimi is the proud mom of three boys, who are all things wild and wonderful.
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