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Board Of Directors
Bob Woolsey
President
My Motivation to Serve:
I am passionate about finding out where people and organizations are in their current state and then working to help them come up with a strategy to move themselves and organizations to a more successful place. I am drawn to the work Marcellus has done at Peoria Friendship House because he and his team do God’s work with passion and integrity.
Bridget Booker
Vice-President
My Motivation to Serve:
I grew up on the north side of Peoria where the Peoria Friendship House is located and even attended as a child. My motivation to serve on the board is to give back as one who understands the challenges of the community and the city. If they can see it, they can be it.
Pam Alwan
Secretary
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My Motivation to Serve:
Hedy Elliot
Member
My Motivation to Serve:
Fulfilling a lifelong mission to provide open doors for people to improve their lives through education, Hedy Elliott-Gardner serves as coordinator for Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning through the Peoria Park District and lead teacher in the School Within a School at Lincoln K8 School of Peoria Public Schools. Hedy’s altruism and talents for engaging children, young adults, and adults in education and self-empowerment are traits that she inherited from her late father, who taught her to treat everyone with kindness and compassion.
LaMar Anderson
Member
My Motivation to Serve:
The Peoria Friendship House was an instrumental program that I participated in as a youth. It is a vital part of our community.
David Joseph
Member
My Motivation to Serve:
With a passion for collaboration, I enjoy working closely with community leaders to develop and implement programs that provide opportunities for growth and development in the lives of others. Whether through mentorship, business, or community outreach, I always looking for ways to make a positive impact in my community.
Wendy Mitchell
Member
My Motivation to Serve:
I am honored to serve on the Peoria Friendship House board. My motivation stems from the mission of providing faith-based programs to children of all ages- and dedicating our community’s resources to ensuring that children can live and thrive to their fullest potential.
Michael Unruh
Member
My Motivation to Serve:
Utilization of my company, Wells Fargo for charitable donations and volunteer personnel. I am also a highly motivated person who enjoys giving back to the Peoria community, through current volunteering at PFH and past volunteer work at Habitat for Humanity and the Midwest Food Bank.
Kendra Belk
Member
My Motivation to Serve:
I am passionate about helping our youth and their families in hopes of curating positive experiences for them and life-long skills. My motivation to serve on the board is to ensure best practices for our youth and their families and promote the needed services that the Friendship House offers.
Rachelle Cummings Schilling
Treasurer
My Motivation to Serve:
I came on board as a PWC representative following several prior PWC employees. I was inspired by the mission, and I continue to be!
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