Board of Directors
Peaceful Paths is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are committed to the sustainability of the agency mission and the overall health of the agency. Board members represent a diverse segment of the community and work to promote the work of the agency through awareness, fundraising, and advocacy.
Board membership openings are reviewed annually in March. Those interested in joining the board should contact JoAnn Wilkes at joann.wilkes@sfcollege.edu to apply for membership.
| Judy Russell, Board President Dean, University of Florida Library System |
| Julie Samples, Board Vice President The Village at Gainesville |
| JoAnn Wilkes, Board Secretary & Board Recruitment Chair Santa Fe College |
| Bobi Frank, Board Treasurer Bobi J. Frank Attorney at Law |
| Jay Dutton, Expansion Chair St. Augustine, FL |
| Joe Johnson Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Clay Sweger EDA (Eng Denman and Associates) |
| Michelle Bloom-Lugo Warrington College of Business Administration, University of Florida |
| Brian Scarborough Scarborough Insurance |
| Lyn Williams Captain, Union County Sheriff’s Office |
| Lynne Vaughan Retired – Gainesville, FL |
| Marsha Brackins Walmart Distribution Center #7035 |
| Michelle Carter Coldwell Banker Realty |
| William Cassarly RTI Donor Services |
| Donna Cohen Donna Cohen Interior Design |
Agency Leadership
| Dr. Theresa Beachy, PhD Executive Director |
| Brandi Corbin Director of Residential Programs |
| John Thomas Director of Community Giving & Marketing |
| Sharon Emery Director of Finance |
| Nandy Stuart Director of Outreach Services |
| Jessica Williams Director of Education & Prevention |
Do not contact us with solicitations through email. Please send solicitations by US Mail to 2100 NW 53rd Avenue, Suite A, Gainesville FL 32653.
