Karen has received many honors for her leadership and efforts to improve the lives of children including:
Karen has a strong relationship with her eight children. In addition to their six natural children, the Moyers adopted two daughters from Guatemala. Part of Karen’s “bucket list” is to experience mission trips with each of the kids individually. Karen has already taken her two oldest boys on mission trips to Guatemala and Africa and recently returned from a trip to Honduras with the two oldest girls.
Karen, University of Notre Dame ’87, is daughter of former Notre Dame Men’s Basketball Coach and current ESPN analyst, Digger Phelps, and Teresa Godwin Phelps, an established author and activist for women’s rights who currently serves as a law professor at American University.
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In 2011 Kevin Sullivan joined The Moyer Foundation team as the organization’s new National Executive Director. Sullivan’s career includes more than a quarter century of experience in the nonprofit realm, including work with the American Red Cross and the YMCA. Over the course of his career, he has helped organization’s formulate and manage their strategic direction; supervised program development and fundraising initiatives; ensured compliance with policies and procedures, including hiring, coordinating and evaluating personnel; and more.
When he was just eight years old, Kevin lost his own father so he personally understands the importance of providing support and care to children as they experience an extremely difficult time. At The Moyer Foundation Kevin leads the overall design, marketing, execution and quality of the Foundation’s programs and services. He also be ensures the organization and its mission, programs and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to all relevant stakeholders. Kevin currently resides Philadelphia with his wife.
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Assistant Executive Director lynette@moyerfoundation.org
Lynette joined the Foundation team in 2008. She brings more than 14 years of experience in human resource and operations management to the Foundation and has her BA in Child, Consumer & Family Studies from Washington State University (Huge Cougar fan!).
Lynette was involved with the Camp Erin program for over 2 years in outreach to new partners, coordinating the first National Bereavement Camp Conference, assisting with fundraising and grant writing and responsible for coordinating all programming aspects of Camp Erin. Lynette transitioned into the Assistant Executive Director with the opening of the Philadelphia office. She is involved with operations, development, awareness and oversight of the Foundations programs.
She is Washington native, growing up in South Bend and recently moved to Philadelphia. In her free time she enjoys exploring her new city, sipping wine with friends, hiking, cooking, traveling and supporting her new cities teams - the Phillies, Flyers, Sixers, Union and Eagles.
Back to top > Lisa Willis National Programs Director lisaw@moyerfoundation.org
Lisa Willis is the National Camp Erin Director for The Moyer Foundation, responsible for the Foundation's expansion of the Camp Erin network; managing the national strategy, development and branding of existing and new locations. Lisa, together with her team, works with each Camp Erin community nationwide to raise awareness, establish programs, build strategic partnerships and fundraise. She joined the Foundation in 2011. Lisa has more than 15 years of experience working in corporate responsibility, sports philanthropy and media. Lisa worked extensively and in multiple capacities with Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - funded Sports Philanthropy Project, a national organization that maximized the incredible power and assets of professional sports to impact sustainable social change. Lisa has spent her career dedicated to improving the health and happiness of America's children. Prior to joining The Moyer Foundation, Lisa worked as an independent consultant for a variety of non-profit and for profit clients including Nike, Inc. and the Clinton Global Initiative, the Seattle Seahawks, The Food Trust, Everyday Health and Friends of the Children. She began her career working for FOX Sports New England and Clear Channel Communications where she specialized in marketing, business development, community outreach and public relations. Lisa holds a BA in psychology with a minor in business administration from Wittenberg University, where she was recruited for swimming. Originally from Connecticut, Lisa now lives in Seattle. Back to top> Karen Gallagher Director of Development and Communications kareng@moyerfoundation.org Karen Gallagher joined The Moyer Foundation in December 2011. She is responsible for spearheading development and communication efforts that will help steer the Foundation’s continued growth and position the organization nationally. Over the course of her career, Karen has worked in a variety of senior-level positions for both non-profits and foundations that are focused on youth education including the Challenger Center for Space Science Education, the Annenberg Foundation, the Maryland Humanities Council and the Arts Education Partnership. She joins the Foundation from a strategic communications firm, Marmillion + Company, where she was responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications plans in addition to brand identity, marketing and fundraising campaigns with a range of local, state and national non-profit organizations and foundations. Given her strong passion and dedication to giving children in need a chance to succeed in life, Karen is pleased to be part of The Moyer Foundation’s team. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching in Museum Education and Administration from The George Washington University in Washington, DC and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Museum Studies/Art History from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Karen enjoys time with her family, African dancing, yoga and biking. She resides with her husband and two children in Baltimore, Maryland and looks forward to moving back to her hometown in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Back to top > Rachel Chiechi Marketing and Communications Manager rachel@moyerfoundation.org
Rachel Chiechi joined The Moyer Foundation staff in September 2007 as the Camp Erin Community Relations Coordinator, moving into the role of Marketing and Communications Manager for The Moyer Foundation in 2011. Rachel manages the communications for Foundation programs/initiatives in conjunction with partners Maroon Public Relations (PR), and Nology Media (Social Media). Rachel works closely with Foundation staff , helping to maintain consistent communications, branding and messaging between all Foundation initiatives.
Rachel holds a BA in Public Relations from Central Washington University where she graduated with honors in 2007. She lives in Seattle and loves the city life. Her leisure time is spent with her wonderful friends and family, traveling and enjoying the outdoors. Rachel’s favorite thing in life is being a proud auntie to her niece and nephews!
Kayla Tiscornia
Operations and Support Administrator kate@moyerfoundation.org
Kate joined The Moyer Foundation full time in September 2009, after working with the Foundation team as a Camp Erin intern in the summer of 2009. Kate is responsible for developing and maintaining all office systems and support infrastructure. She works closely with all members of the staff to help coordinate events, manage recognitions and donations, lead special projects and run the volunteer program. Kate holds a BA in Communication and Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Washington, and is pursuing a Masters of Public Administration at Seattle University. Back to top >
Pamela Miller Programs Coordinator pamela@moyerfoundation.org
Pamela joined The Moyer Foundation in April 2010 as the Program Coordinator for Camp Erin. She assists the team through coordinating programming aspects for Camp Erin, grant writing, and supporting community and media outreach.
Pamela brings over three years of combined public relations and event planning to the team. Prior to The Moyer Foundation, she served as Public Relations Coordinator for Xbox 360 at Microsoft, where she worked on third party games efforts and supported the launch for Kinect for Xbox 360. After two years in the tech industry, she is excited to be entering into the world of non-profit and opportunity to support The Moyer Foundation.
Pamela holds a BA in Public Relations and Tourism Management from Central Washington University. She currently resides in Seattle and loves the city life! In her spare time you can find her hanging out with friends, attending concerts and supporting the Hawks and Mariners. Go Wildcats!
Back to top > Bethany Gardner Camp Erin Program Manager bethany@moyerfoundation.org Bethany joined The Moyer Foundation in December of 2011 as the Camp Erin Program Manager. She is privileged to provide support and oversight to more than thirty-five Camp Erin locations nationwide, and cultivates a national network of bereavement professionals to offer development and networking opportunities. Prior to joining The Moyer Foundation, Bethany worked for the Safe Crossings Children's Grief Support Program of Providence Hospice of Seattle, WA. She also worked in school-based counseling; domestic violence advocacy and treatment; summer camp programming; and is a practicum facilitator for graduate-level students. Bethany holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate. She shares life with a fantastic community of family and friends in Seattle who love to eat good food, play often and care well for one another. back to top > Amy Hooey Special Events Coordinator amy@moyerfoundation.org Amy Hooey is The Moyer Foundation’s Special Events Coordinator, and is responsible for the coordination and execution of the Foundation’s special events. Prior to joining The Moyer Foundation, Amy was the Communications Manager at Columbia Hospitality, where she managed public relations and social media efforts and special events for the corporate entity and management portfolio of boutique luxury hotels, inns and resorts and award-winning conference centers in the western U.S. She is thrilled to join the talented team at the Foundation and return to her nonprofit roots, having previously held positions with the Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle, as well as, the Apex Foundation in the neighboring city of Bellevue. A Seattle native, Amy holds a Master of Science in Social Work degree from Columbia University in New York, NY, where she focused on policy practices related to family, youth and children’s services, as well as, a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. She lives in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood with her husband. back to top >