WSW Introduces New Board Members

Staci Jelley
Women Supporting Women proudly welcomes Staci Jelley. Staci is a breast cancer survivor who tries to use her journey to inspire others. As a dedicated Mama and Wife, she cherishes her family above all else. Staci is a seasoned event pro and a former corporate flight attendant, bringing her passion for creating unforgettable experiences to everything she does. She is known for her love of pineapples, leopard print attire, and her tendency to overthink everything – a trait that fuels her workaholic nature.

Cathy Kerns
Women Supporting Women excitedly welcomes Cathy Kerns. Cathy is a five-year breast cancer Survivor. She worked hard to obtain her MBA and worked in accounts receivable for over 30 years. Cathy retired from Perdue Agribusiness in September of last year. In her free time now, Cathy likes to garden, she enjoys reading, she collects different kinds of glassware, and she loves spending time with her 3 children and 11 grandchildren.

Beverly Meadows
Women Supporting Women welcomes Beverly Meadows to the board. As a breast cancer survivor, Beverly is excited to be on the Board of Directors for Women Supporting Women. She was diagnosed in July of 2020 and WSW’s loan of lift chairs following two of her surgeries was a tremendous help for her recovery. Beverly shares her story of finding cancer with many, as it didn’t show up on a mammogram or ultrasound, but was stage 3A by the time she found the lump. Beverly currently works at BBSI in Salisbury as an HRG, assisting clients with payroll, human resources, and workman’s comp. She has two daughters, Laura who attends college at Towson University majoring in Deaf Studies, and Emily who lives with her husband, Jacek, in Poland.

Donna Altvater
Women Supporting Women warmly welcomes Donna Altvater, our Treasurer on the Board of Directors. Donna is a seasoned leader with over 40 years of experience in profit and nonprofit business management. She served as the Executive Director of the Richard A. Henson Foundation for 22 years, before retiring in 2021. Now, a breast cancer Survivor, Donna enjoys gardening, spending time with her family, crocheting, traveling, and finding fulfillment in her work with WSW.

Cathy Nickels
Women Supporting Women welcomes Cathy Nickels. Cathy is a Wife and a Mother of two wonderful young men. She is also the owner and operator of Simple Solutions with Cathy in Salisbury. Cathy has been a part of the breast cancer Survivor community since August 2015 and was able to take advantage of all the wonderful things that Women Supporting Women provides. She expresses what an honor and a privilege it is to be part of an organization that cares deeply about its community and the support they provide from diagnosis through survivorship.