An outstanding Board of Directors enables Silvie Bells to support hundreds of NICU families each year.BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Jennifer Smith, Founder and Executive Director
The CEO responsibilities include making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations of a company and acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors and corporate operations.






• Caleb Smith, Vice Director
The VC is prepared at all times to assume the role of CEO if necessary. The VC’s commitment mirrors that of the CEO and may serve in the CEO’s place for board activities and in the spokesperson capacity.  The CEO may delegate special assignments to the VC who also works closely with the board’s directives.
 

• Krista Martinelli, Secretary
The Secretary is responsible for taking documenting minutes at meetings and emailing them to the board within a week of the meeting, meeting any legal requirements such as filing deadlines and will work with the CFO.

 

• Pam Jarratt, Treasurer
The Treasurer is oversight for managing the company's finances, including financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping and reporting.

 



 

• Dee Black, Co-Creative Director
The Creative Director is a vital role in the arts and entertainment area.  They develop fundraisers; can act as art director, copywriter, designer and lead brainstormer.



 

 
• Amy Joy, Co-Creative Director
The Creative Director is a vital role in the arts and entertainment area.  They develop fundraisers; can act as art director, copywriter, designer and lead brainstormer.



 

• Jenny Gabriel, Medical Director
The Medical Director has a background in the medical field, RN or DR.  This position is knowledgeable on SIDS / SUIDS and serves as the go-to for any medical questions the foundation receives. They explain medical conditions to educate the board. They have a connection with hospitals to build a relationship for the foundation.

 

• Sammi Denney, Honorary Youth Director
The Youth Director is responsible for giving a younger perspective on issues, to provide a voice for youth and to gain youth buy-in for fundraisers.  The YD receives community service hours for volunteering.

Our incredible volunteers dedicate their time to NICU families
VOLUNTEERS
 

• Jennifer Melvin





 

• Linda Oliver




 

• Lorraine Siegel



 

• Kerri Groper-Tucker


 

• Tommy Tucker