Our Leadership
Our Leadership
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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
Sally Ryden
President
Retired Physician
JoAnn Wilkes
Past President
Santa Fe College
Joe Johnson
Vice President
Gainesville Chamber of Commerce
April Strickland
Treasurer
Property Manager
Susie Ulloa
Secretary
Healthcare
Donna Cohen
Interior Designer
Allison Glover
ACSO Victim Advocate
Wendy Harris
Pharmaceutical Sales
Shane Holt
Naylor Publications
Lesley Holler
Campell Spellicy Engineering
Lauren Lauritzen
VA Medical Center
Thomas Stanfield
Alachua Police Department
Clay Sweger
EDA (Eng Denman & Associates)
Yolanda Thomas
Santa Fe College
Rachael Wacha
City Auto Repair
Brittany Wise
University of Florida
Lisa Wolcott
Wolcott Counseling & Wellness LLC
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.
Dr. Theresa Beachy
Executive Director
Pronouns: She/Her
Diona Walker
Director of Residential Programs
Pronouns: She/Her
Brandi Corbin
Director of Personnel & Training
Pronouns: She/Her
Jenna White
Director of Outreach Programs
Pronouns: She/Her
Stephanie Freas
Director of Development
Pronouns: She/Her
Erica Merrell
Minister of Finance & Security
Pronouns: She/Her
Crystal Sorrow
Director of Child & Youth Programs and Violence Prevention
Pronouns: She/Her
