About Us

Our Team

Our team is 28 strong and led by these professionals:

Heather Turbyne-Pollard, CDP

Heather Turbyne-Pollard, CDP

CEO

Mary Branzelle, CTRS

Mary Branzelle, CTRS

Director of Programming

Jay Burkhardt, MSW

Jay Burkhardt, MSW

Director of Social Work

Zayna Henry, SHRM-CP, PHR, HRMC

Director of Human Resources

Kim Kirsch, MS, RN, CHPN, CMC, CDP

Kim Kirsch, MS, RN, CHPN, CMC, CDP

Director of Nursing

Stefanie King

Stefanie King

Director of Finance

Ellen Thornhill

Ellen Thornhill

Sr. Director, Philanthropy & Communications

I’m just so grateful for so much today. All of you are so good to me.

– Bill, Participant

2026-27 Board of Directors

  • Edward Cook, The Change Decision & University of Richmond, Chair
  • Tess Dowling, Altria Client Services
  • Kathryn Draper, ALCS
  • Regina Foster, Foster Senior Services
  • Nadine Golay, Altria Client Services, Secretary
  • David Gow, 6601 Ventures
  • Yvonne Haynes, RBHA, retired
  • Resa Hoye, Genworth, Vice Chair
  • Alan Hurt, UPS, Treasurer
  • Phyllis James, Reynolds Community College
  • W. Grey Ligon, II, BrownGreer, PLC
  • Charles Purvis, Ward Transport & Logistics
  • Beth Sutherland, McKesson