Our Staff
Nicole BrittonDIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
NicoleB@TheTwigCares.com |
Lindsey MayPROGRAM COORDINATOR
LindseyM@TheTwigCares.com |
Jamie Delmonico |
Kristen Folkers |
Katelyn EgolfEVENT COORDINATOR
KatelynE@TheTwigCares.com |
Shannon Campbell |
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 42 years and are members of First Baptist Church of Venice.
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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. They are both members of the Venice Church of the Nazarene.
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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. She and her husband Jim are members of Epiphany Cathedral.
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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 35 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. Lloyd and Dianne are members of First Baptist Church of Venice. |
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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, ages 3, 5, and 8 who are all things wild and wonderful.
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