Sara Orrell

Executive Director, Georgia

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Email: sorrell@BreakthroughT1D.org

Phone: 404-420-5992

Kevin Simmons

Market Director, South Carolina

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Email: ksimmons@BreakthroughT1D.org

Phone: 803-508-1427

Megan Ritchie

Development Director, South Carolina

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Email: mritchie@BreakthroughT1D.org

Phone: 864-506-5747

Mary 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

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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

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

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Email: cotoole@breakthrought1d.org

Phone: 404-720-1882

Hannah 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

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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

Laura Mendelson

Georgia Board President, Breakthrough T1D | Associate General Counsel, Commercial & Contracting at Southern Company

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Carmen Ashley

Branch Chief at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Adam Coffsky

Vice President - Global Member Services, Gartner, Inc.

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Sunnie Devidas

Breakthrough T1D Ride and Walk Committee

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Alice Dorn

Advocacy Team Chair, Breakthrough T1D | Mathematics and Science Teacher, Riverside Middle School

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Kevin Dorse

Executive Vice President - Amwins Brokerage

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Consuelo Ecuyer

Project Manager at Innovative Intelligent Products LLC dba GPSLockbox

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Amanda Gentles

SVP & GM, WarnerMedia Studios at Warner Bros. Discovery

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Keith Haas

CEO, Foley Products Company, LLC

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Holly Hailey

Litigation Paralegal, Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C.

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Casey Halliburton

Executive Practice Director - Technology and Healthcare at ExecuSource

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Daniel Hanison

Partner, Hardie Real Estate Group, LLC

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John Hanson

Breakthrough T1D Community Engagement Chair / Co-Chief Investment Officer, Riverstone Advisors, LLC

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Monica Hayes

Chief of Staff to the President and Chief Operating Officer, The Coca-Cola Company

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Chris Herbert

Former SVP Ops & Strategy, CNN Digital

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Jessica Hockin

Director, Solution Delivery at Cognizant Softvision

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Liz Houston

Senior Director of Forecasting & Planning, DIRECTV

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Michael Howell

Executive Vice President, Lincoln Property Company

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Joanna Irwin

Global Marketing Executive | Strategic Advisor | Board Member | Strategic Global Growth | Digital Innovation | Professional Services

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Tami Kinnersley

RN, BSN, MBA, CDCES | Manager, T1D Community Relations and Screening Education at Sanofi

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Keith Lerner, CFA, CMT

Co-Chief Investment Officer, Chief Market Strategist, Truist Advisory Services, Inc., Truist Wealth

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Eddie Macchia

Sales Director, Placer Labs

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Hampton Mallis, CPA

Principal & Managing Director, Sugar Creek Capital

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Dimple Patel

Investor/Hotelier

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Nishant Phadnis

Nominating and Board Development Chair, Breakthrough T1D / General Manager, RentPath/Rentals.com

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Email: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishantphadnis/

Sean Sanders

Corporate Retirement Director/Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley

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Ted Schwartz

SIOR | Commercial Real Estate Advisor/Senior Partner Carter Hill

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Karen Sillay

Business Development & Marketing Director at Cornerstone Management, Inc.

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Edward Tate

Attorney and Co-Managing Partner

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Bill Walasek

Head of Growth, Fenris Digital

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Amy Whittall

Computer Software Professional

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Lori Schur

South Carolina Board President, Breakthrough T1D | Owner, Schur Thing Events

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Jared Back

Sales Manager, Spartanburg Toyota

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Wilkes Brown

Business Development & Marketing Manager, Transales Inc.

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Shannon Bruning 

Consultant, McNair Law Firm

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Cathy Christy

Advocacy Team Chair, Breakthrough T1D

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Kris Knopf

President/CEO at Online Impacts

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Beth McCrary

Marketing and Client Care Manager at Solutions for Living at Home

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Marty Paradise 

Certified Business Coach, Paradise Business Coaching

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Lori Schur

South Carolina Board President, Breakthrough T1D | Owner, Schur Thing Events

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Jeshua Scott

Business Intelligence Analyst at Colonial Life

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Loraine Smith

Founder & Instructor, iConnect

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Chelsea Vail 

Area Sales Manager, Parks Hospitality Group

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Clay Walsh

Partner & Director of Surveying, Civil Engineering of Columbia

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