Our Leadership
Our Leadership
Our Board of Directors & Agency Leadership
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.
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Board membership openings are reviewed annually in March. Those interested in joining the board should contact Dr. Theresa Beachy at theresab@peacefulpaths.org to apply for membership.
Executive Board
Board of Directors
Joe Johnson
President
Gainesville Chamber of Commerce
Sally Ryden
Past President
Retired Physician
Michelle Carter
Thomas Stanfield
Realtor
Alachua Police Department
Alison Glover
Clay Sweger
ACSO Victim Advocate
EDA (Eng Denman & Associates)
Tamara Martin
Therapist
Yolanda Thomas
Santa Fe College
April Strickland
Vice President
Property Manager
Lesley Holler
Campbell Spellicy Engineering
Rachael Wacha
City Auto Repair
Brittany Wise
Treasurer
University of Florida
Shane Holt
Naylor Publications
JoAnn Wilkes
Santa Fe College
Lisa Wolcott
Wolcott Counseling & Wellness LLC
Shanti Cruz Perez
The Veterans Administration
AGENCY LEADERSHIP
Peaceful Paths currently employs 47 full, part time and seasonal staff. The agency's day to day operation is overseen by the leadership team.
Crystal Sorrow
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Pronouns: She/Her
Erica Merrell
Chief Financial Officer
Pronouns: She/Her
Brandi Corbin
Chief Operations Officer
Pronouns: She/Her
Jenna White
Director of Outreach Programs
Pronouns: She/Her
Stephanie Freas
Director of Development
Pronouns: She/Her
Brittani Melvin
Director of Legal Services
Pronouns: She/Her
Hannah Thompson
Interim Director of Education and Youth Services
Pronouns: She/Her