Our Team
Meet Our Executive Team
If you're here, you're probably familiar with Jenn Andrews, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Move For Jenn Foundation. With a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communications from UNC Charlotte, Jenn has been self-employed since January 2015 as a health and wellness coach, leading others to better health and serving as a key leader for her team. Combined with several years of sales and customer service experience in the insurance industry, Jenn has a proven track record of managing large blocks of business and handling both employees and customers with care and respect. Her role in the Move For Jenn Foundation as Executive Director and head of the events committee is a perfect fit to showcase her management and event planning skills, relationship building, and her passion of helping others going through what she experienced first-hand, battling cancer and learning to walk again. In her spare time, Jenn enjoys fitness classes, running, cooking, event planning and spending time with friends and family including her two amazing children and loving dogs. Email Jenn at jenn@moveforjenn.org |
Lyla Kiel joined the team in 2020 as a volunteer, and quickly worked her way into the role of Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator at the Move For Jenn Foundation. Her passion to help others in the sarcoma community stems from the untimely death of her mother from osteosarcoma in 2018. She wants to do whatever she can to help others battling sarcoma and personally understands the effects that fighting this battle has on, not only the individual, but family and friends too. Lyla graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Sociology and a minor in Educational Psychology. In her free time she enjoys going on walks, spending time with her family and friends, reading self-help books, and having the occasional 60 second living room dance party. Email Lyla at lyla@moveforjenn.org |
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Kelsey Ruocco (pronounced rock-o) joined the team in 2022 as the Social Media & Marketing Coordinator. Born and raised in the Northern VA/DC area, Kelsey is a 2013 graduate of West Virginia University. There, she majored in Sport Management, which ultimately brought her to Charlotte to start a career with the Charlotte Checkers. During her time with the Checkers, Kelsey was able to work with a myriad of non-profits, leading her to want to dedicate her time, personally and professionally, to Charlotte-area non-profit organizations. Kelsey lives in Charlotte with her husband, daughter, and two rescue dogs, Petty and Tally - named for Richard Petty and the Talladega Speedway. In her free time, she obsesses over her daughter Hayden, stalks Kacey Musgraves, watches Bravo, cheers for her Mountaineers and her husband’s NC State Wolfpack, plans out her next tattoos, and loves to enjoy a hazy IPA - especially the Hops on One Leg NE IPA! Email Kelsey at kelsey@moveforjenn.org |
Miles Andrews is Co-Founder of the Move For Jenn Foundation and the brains behind the Hops on One Leg name among many other successful MFJ initiatives. The MFJ mission of helping other sarcoma amputees was born when Jenn and Miles realized the financial burden of being a young and active amputee after Jenn's own amputation due to sarcoma. A 2008 graduate of UNC Charlotte with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Miles is currently the COO of QMax Industries. Miles served on the Move For Jenn board for over five years and helped grow the foundation into what it is today. |
Meet Our Board of Directors
Jon Dimalanta joined the board in 2022 and is Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Enterprise Corporate Functions at TIAA. He leads the human capital strategy and execution for Legal, Risk and Compliance; Marketing and Communications; Office of the Chief Financial Officer; and Internal Audit. Prior to TIAA, Jon was the Chief Human Resources Officer and Head of Administration for Atlanta-based U.S. Security Associates. He led the company’s award-winning learning and leadership development programs to deliver on the needs of 46,000 employees, 146 branch offices, and 3,000+ clients. To this end, he was named “Top Young Training Leader” by Training Magazine in 2012. Prior to U.S. Security Associates, he worked at Bank of America as Senior Vice President, Leadership Development Executive for various organizations. Jon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO, with Minors in Math and Biomedical Sciences. He continued his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, also from Missouri State University. |
A 2001 graduate of Presbyterian College, Jamil Ficklin has a background in retail and is currently the Golf and Resorts Account Manager for Lululemon for the entire east coast. As soon as Jenn met Jamil, she knew that she wanted to invite him to be a part of the MFJ family. His tenacity and infectious personality shine brightly and we feel very fortunate to have him on our board. Originally from Stone Mountain, Georgia, Jamil describes himself as intentional, competitive, and determined. A family man, Jamil shared that he cannot live without his family...and his golf clubs. He is currently working on his nutrition coaching certification and training for a marathon. One piece of advice he would give to his younger self - live everyday to the fullest and take nothing for granted. Plus, speak up to ensure your opinion and voice are heard. |
Kathryn Goodfellow is thrilled to join the MFJ board and to help amplify the mission of providing access to the gift of movement. A graduate of Hofstra University with a BBA in Banking and Finance, Kathryn spent over a decade in the financial services industry with roles in NYC and London. She relocated to Charlotte in 2011 where she and her husband, Richard, quickly grew their family to include three beautiful children. The Goodfellow family is incredibly active in the South Charlotte and Waxhaw communities and we feel so lucky to have them on our team! Kathryn has been a long time supporter of the Move For Jenn Foundation attending a number of events and helping us behind the scenes, and we are so excited to officially welcome her to the board. For the last three years, Kathryn has served as a consultant for Pinpoint Patient Recruiting, focused on connecting patients with medical research in order to further advance medical innovations and treatments. |
 Ryan Hawley joined the board in 2020. He currently serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors and is Assistant Vice President, Regional Manager at Lincoln Financial Group. In his role, he oversees distribution of Group Protection Solutions to help provide employees and their families with financial well-being and peace of mind, providing benefits when they need them the most. His team of Senior Account Executives, are dedicated to customer retention and expanding Lincoln Financial Group presence with employer groups of all sizes. His mission is simple: To make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. For the past 18 years Ryan has served as a leader in the non-medical insurance industry with an operations background. He joined Lincoln Financial Group in 2008 and has served in various roles over the past 12 years. Ryan has served as senior account executive, sales manager, and executive leader. He brings additional knowledge and experience in various industries including outsourcing solution business development, real estate portfolio operations and enterprise system consulting. Ryan graduated from the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University with a B.B.A degree in business administration and management. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife Holly and daughter Grace. They enjoy skiing (water and snow), golfing and hiking together. |
Andrew Larach joined the board in 2022. He lives in Charlotte with his wife Katie and daughter Lennon. Jenn and Katie have been long time friends dating back to freshman year of college. He met Jenn & Miles in 2016 and has remained close family friends ever since. In his spare time Andrew enjoys all things music, travel, and cooking. Since its inception, Andrew has leveraged his network to provide donations, sponsorships, and volunteerism to support the Move For Jenn Foundation. He attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington and graduated with a degree in Economics. Andrew has spent the last 15 years in the commercial construction industry focused on a wide array of project types ranging from corporate, civil, automotive, multifamily, and mixed use. Currently, Andrew is a Senior Project Manager for Choate Construction Company servicing projects both locally and nationally with a portfolio heavily weighted in commercial, industrial, and manufacturing facilities. |
Dr. Josh Patt joined as a founding board member in 2018 and is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sarcoma and spine tumor surgery at the Levine Cancer Institute. He is originally from Denver, Colorado and obtained his BA from Brown University. He then received his MD and MPH degrees from Tulane University before coming to Charlotte for his orthopaedic surgery residency. Josh and his wife Rhonda (a local pediatrician) then spent two years in Seattle where Josh completed fellowship training in orthopaedic oncology and sarcoma care, followed by an additional year of training in spine surgery at the University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. They then returned to Charlotte for Josh to join the CMC Department of Orthopaedics and begin caring for sarcoma patients in the Charlotte region. Professionally Josh also stays busy in his role as the Vice Chair of Education for the Atrium Musculoskeletal Institute. He also serves as the Division Chief for Orthopaedic Oncology and Sarcoma Section Chief for Levine Cancer Institute and is a member of a fantastic team of doctors and others caring for sarcoma patients as well as other cancer patients suffering from skeletal complications of cancer and other benign bone conditions. Josh is strongly vested in the work of the Move For Jenn Foundation and is excited for the opportunity to serve sarcoma patients and families in a new capacity. |
Charles Read studied Hospitality at The University of Alabama graduating in 2002. In 2006 he moved to Charlotte to achieve his second degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales. He has spent his career of 28 years in the Hospitality Industry and is always looking to satisfy his guests through food, beverages, and service. Charles and his wife are the owners of Queen City Craft and Gourmet and are opening several other concepts in 2022 and early 2023. Prior to opening QCCG Charles was The General Manager of a restaurant called The Cellar in Uptown Charlotte. Throughout his career he has had the opportunity to meet and network with many different people. Charles has never met a stranger and is good friends with everyone he meets. As a child Charles developed Legg Perthese Disease and was unable to walk without a very uncomfortable brace between his legs. He was determined to perform all of the activities that other kids were doing. He was mostly successful, save from getting stuck in a few trees including a very famous one in Colonial Williamsburg that ended with the fire department coming out to assist removing him from the tree. Charles went on to have an amazing soccer career even playing in Manchester, England at the age of 17. The ability to help people continue to perform athletic activities despite adversity is the reason Charles is excited to be a Board Member for Move for Jenn Foundation. Hearing Jenn’s story took Charles back to his own experiences in life. Charles joined Move for Jenn Foundation in 2022 and is excited to join an amazing team of individuals inspired to help other people. |
With 20 years of sales experience and various titles, Jenny Sage, the MFJ Board President, has proven herself as a leader in the adult beverage industry. She has spent the last 13 years with Rodney Strong Wine Estates where she is currently the Vice President of National Accounts Off Premise. Her team is responsible for handling the national and regional sales across all major grocery, club and drug store chains throughout the US. Jenny graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science and was a member of the Swimming and Diving team. Jenny’s daughter was diagnosed with undifferentiated sarcoma in June of 2022 and has been in remission since December. Her daughter's recent battle has fueled her passion for creating greater awareness for pediatric cancer patients, especially those who have been diagnosed with sarcoma. She is committed to raising funds for research as well as more effective and less invasive treatment for sarcoma patients. Jenny currently lives in Wesley Chapel with her husband, Chris, and her three children, Gracie, Jackson and Isabella. |
Leslie Williamson joined as a founding board member in 2018 and is passionate about giving amputees the opportunity to stay active. Leslie has been in the financial services industry for 14 years and is the Director of Product and Market Intelligence at Brighthouse Financial. She earned her MBA at Gardner Webb University and holds CFP® and CRC® certifications. Leslie enjoys traveling, working out and hanging out with her husband, Alex, and two young daughters, Ava and Lila. |
Board Advisors
 Renee Schreibman joined as a founding board member in 2018 and currently serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors. With 13 years as a corporate professional in the medical and IT industry, Renee has worn many professional hats to include top sales executive to leadership/management. In 2014 Renee walked away from her corporate career to pursue a career in network marketing with a health and wellness company, Isagenix. Through her business she met Jenn Andrews of the Move for Jenn Foundation. It was only natural that she would join the Board of Directors blending together her love for helping others, bringing the community together, and supporting her dear friend in her quest to help more amputees just like her improve their quality of life and live an active lifestyle! Renee is a mom of three super cute kiddos, wife of 14 years to her high school sweetheart Philip, a proud network marketing industry millionaire and believer that everyone deserves to live an active life full of health and abundance.
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Meet Our Mascots
Hazel is a founding member and the head mascot of the Move For Jenn Foundation. Her role is top security guard and pest control (squirrels, bunnies, turtles, snakes and occasional bugs). When she's not chasing off the bad guys, she can usually be found cleaning the floors or playing with kids. Occasionally sleeps on the job when given the opportunity. |
 Penny joined the team in November 2020. She immediately began her education at MIT (Mascot-In-Training) under the leadership of head Mascot, Hazel. She has dreams of becoming a therapy service dog for cancer patients one day, but currently can be found eating sticks or keeping Hazel awake during nap time. Loves long walks and cuddles, as well as waking the entire team up at 5am. |