We are a diverse team of business professionals who share a common love for those who are less fortunate. We are dedicated to ensuring every human being has the essentials of life no matter what their situation. It’s time we give back for the blessings bestowed upon us in our lifetime. There is nothing more gratifying than helping those who are afraid to ask for help, changing a life 1 day at a time. Even more now than ever in the shadows of COVID, people have lost their homes, livelihoods and will to live. It’s up to those who are willing and able to reach out our hands of humanity and create a legacy far more important than anything we’ve done before…Simply, save human lives.
Angela Graves
Founder and CEO
Angela has spent most of her career working in the pharmaceutical industry with her focus centered on cancer and helping deliver drug to market through clinical trials. Angela grew up in Philadelphia where she was raised to always consider others before herself and from that she always puts her and heart and soul into doing just that. She has served on two charitable boards where the focus was on cancer, “Friends 4 Life” and “Golfers Rally For A Cure.” Her real passion came from her grandmother who fed everyone in the neighborhood and would send Angela to deliver the meals. Rooted from those timeless memories, Angela has been on a mission to feed the homeless ever since. From spending Christmas at homeless shelters feeding the hungry to going out every Saturday and hand delivering home cooked meals to those less fortunate. This is her mission to ensure no one ever goes hungry.
Paul Quinones – Secretary
Paul Quinones joined the “Board of Together We Can Change” in 2021. Mr. Quinones is an experienced life sciences attorney. He is the Vice President, Corporate Counsel – Development, for Incyte Corporation in Wilmington, Delaware. Mr. Quinones holds a Global Executive Master of Business Administration from TRIUM, an alliance of the New York University Stern School of Business, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and the HEC School of Management, Paris. He has a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law, J.D and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan. Mr. Quinones has served as the President, Villanova Law Minority Alumni Society Board, and as a Volunteer Attorney for the Support Center for Child Advocates.
Rosalind King – Treasurer
Rose holds a Master’s degree with a concentration in Accounting/Finance. She currently works for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Embedded Finance and is also an Entrepreneur, Founder/President of “RosieAffairs LLC”, her event planning company she started in 2015.
Rose presently serves as a board member for a notable non-profit organization “Golfers Rally for a Cure”, raising funds for breast cancer, so advocating for “Together We Can Change” is a no-brainer, since having food and shelter is an essential need for all, so being part of this wonderful charity will be giving a voice to the homeless.
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?” Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Regardless of your feelings on this day and moving forward, remember we must always help each other. It’s so important for those of us that have…give. Each day, ask yourself “What are you doing for others?” and then go out and get to work.
John Coritz
John was born in Trenton, New Jersey currently lives in Kennett Square, PA. A graduate of Rider University, John has worked in Pharma for 23 years and is now a Senior Director of Customer Success in the Pharma Software sector. His passion is his wife of 15 years, Michele, and their GSD Dodger, and their ability to help people as much as possible. He is close friends with Angela since their days at GSK. He is a huge supporter of Manchester United, One United USA Supporters Group, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Union football club. Helping people is the right thing to do. We are given that opportunity every day. It’s just making sure you follow through on the opportunity.
Susan Greco
My husband Paul and I are parents to our 3 children, Christy, Aimee and Paul John and grandparents to one very special granddaughter, Mia. I am a graduate of Cabrini College and have worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for 20 years. While not at work, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, golfing and doing charitable work. Over the years I’ve been able to combine 2 of my passions and spent 17 as Ambassador for Susan G. Komen, Philadelphia Affiliate, hosting fund raisers and yearly golf outings to raise money and awareness for those suffering from breast cancer. In 2016, I was awarded the Pink Ribbon Award, for Outstanding Commitment to the Women in our Community. Most recently, I partnered with Julia’s Grace Foundation, to help families with children suffering with cancer, as well as, joined the board of Together We Can Change, with my fellow Susan G. Komen chairs, Angela Fleming Graves and Rosalind King, to help fight hunger in our local communities.
Wendy Lyles
Having spent >30 years in the Insurance Industry, Wendy is keenly aware of the importance of bringing people peace of mind & making them whole again after experiencing an unforeseen loss, and simply being there when needed the most. Serving people with the dignity & respect they deserve no matter their walk of life has always been at the core of Wendy’s values. Wendy’s previous board experiences include but are not limited to Bethany Christian Services, an Adoption and Foster Care Agency whose mission is to demonstrate love and compassion by protecting and enhancing the lives of children and families through quality social services. Bethany believes that every child deserves a loving and forever family. Bethany serves, protects, enhances, and saves 109,000 children annually via adoption or foster care.Wendy, born and raised in the Philadelphia area, attended West Chester University in PA and graduated with a BS in Business Management and a minor in Mathematics. She holds her Property and Casualty Insurance licenses and is currently a Real Estate Agent for Long and Foster in Blue Bell, Pa. Wendy’s enthusiasm for health and fitness led her to obtain her Nutrition Certification through ISCA and start her own business, Scaleback®, LLC Inc., where she helps people eat wise and drop size. Wendy is also opening a Scaleback® Healthy and Fit Meal-Prep business in Jenkintown, Pa. A proud mother of two beautiful daughters, Ashley and Taylor, both college-educated and doing well, resides in Maryland.
Timothy Turner
I’m the CEO of the nonprofit organization One Kind Act a Month LLC. We have a homeless missions in 4 Cities. Our missions for New Jersey are in Millville, Camden, and Atlantic City. We also have a mission in Philadelphia PA. We have a housing project that funds our homeless missions so we never have to rely on the generosity of public. 100% of the profit from our 4 unit apartment complex in Millville funds all the work we do in the communities we serve. I’m a management professional by trade and a real estate investor with a fully rented duplex. Currently managing 6 units total with nonprofit housing. I’m a management professional by trade and a real estate investor with a fully rented duplex. Currently managing 6 units total with nonprofit housing.
I have a wife and four children, three boys and a daughter. We also operate a church at each of our homeless missions. We are trying to grow the church and plan to keep impacting homeless community in a positive way.
Kimberly C. Fields
A top-performing Sales Management Professional with 25+ years in the
biotech/pharmaceutical industry (finance, training, sales, marketing and teaching) at Fortunate 100 companies such as J&J and GSK. Specializes in strategic plan implementation, leading change mgmt & coaching for outstanding outcomes. Kimberly holds a BS in Bus Admin from Rider University in NJ, and also graduated with honors from Regis University in Colorado with a Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare Management.
A strong advocate of work/ life balance and civic responsibility thus she uses her transformational coaching and leadership skills to help others achieve their goals. Among her many achievements, Kimberly is a Certified dfree® facilitator (financial freedom movement), served on the leadership committee for the annual Women’s Retreat for the First Baptist church and Served on the Inaugural Board Governance Program, presented in partnership with The Fels Institute of Government at UPenn and DiverseForce, focused on facilitation the placement of qualified professionals of color in governance roles on nonprofit organizations and public agencies, boards, and commissions in the greater Philadelphia area. Currently active Board member of Play on Philly (POP) which provides high-quality music education to students.
Heather Martinek
I am a Temple University graduate with a degree in Public Health. I have over 20 years of nonprofit and association management experience. I currently serve as the Director of Membership and Chapter Engagement with the WOCN Society, a position I have held for 15 years. My prior experience includes event planning for the MS
Society, American Heart Association and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. I have a proven track record in fostering long-term relationships, event and conference planning and committee management. My ability to implement marketing strategies and develop future focused strategic plans has led to successful fundraisers and Foundation campaigns. I am dedicated to the mission and values of all organizations, and I’m a visionary planner who thinks outside the box to recommend change and forge positive community partnerships. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering, travel, spending time with my parents (and five nephews) and watching my favorite sports teams
Rachel Carpenter
Dedicated to serving organizations for a variety causes: (1) Together We Can Change! – one of the only operations I feel that directly affects the community and members can see the impact. They can get involved and see the change. (2) Philabundance – Fantastic organization that has a large well-oiled operation. (3) Go LIVE! IN THE COMMUNITY and voluntarily sign-up for the LIVE! FOR THE LADIES company team to raise awareness in the battle against Breast Cancer (4) I have been part of Breast Cancer Awareness for approximately 10 years. We will be at Cooper River Park this Sunday. (5) CHOP – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – directly affected a Team Members family and Live! Supported a spin – a – thon. (6) Pride – I participate every year as part of a Live! Team Member and wanting equality for all (7) Juneteenth – Participated in the Juneteenth parade for the first time this year and won’t miss next year! As freedom at any point should be an absolute celebration!
Former Board Members
Tia Williamson – Vice President
Tia is a native of Augusta, Georgia. but raised between U.S., Asia and Europe. She holds a BS in Biology from Kennesaw State, Masters in Human Services/Healthcare from Capella University, and Graduate Studies Project Mgmt Certificate from Western Carolina. Additionally, she is a Certified Clinical Research Associate and Certified Clinical Research Coordinator through ACRP.
Professionally, she has worked within the healthcare & pharmaceutical industry, writing standard operational procedures, work instructions & process across different organizations along with coordinating activities, schedules and communications. She has monitored clinical trials to assure the protection of the rights, safety & well-being of human study subjects. She has managed projects from initiation through closure with high quality & on time delivery.
She is a past board member of PiCaso, Pitt County AIDS Service Organization, whose mission is to prevent the transmission of HIV through educational outreach and testing and to provide assistance to those living with, and affected by HIV/AIDS with dignity, respect, and compassion. She is a current member of the American Association of University Women, whose vision is “equity for all” where she is actively serving in STEM outreach committees. She also serves as the chairs or standing member of several different committees within her Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, with a purpose of providing assistance and support to those in need. She is active in “Jack and Jill of America” dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.
Tim Koch – Head of Technology
Tim was born in Philadelphia and raised to respect and value all people, putting faith and family above all else, working hard to be successful in order to have the privilege of helping others. Growing up, Tim received the honorary “American Legion Award,” given to those who exemplify six qualities that define character: courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service. Tim has been in the Pharma World for >20 Years spending time at BMS, J&J, GSK, Novartis and Daiichi Sankyo. His passion has been to optimize Clinical Trials through the used of Data and Technology in order to get cures out to patients much faster. Tim holds degrees in Accounting and Computer Information Systems. Tim also serves as Head Varsity Girls Tennis Coach at the Academy of Notre Dame. He has a passion for people, using his voice and sense of humor to bring smiles to those he encounters and motivate others to achieve beyond what they thought was possible. He has been close friends with Ang since his GSK days where they formed an immediate bond because of the passion they share for People, Life, God and of course the Philadelphia Eagles.
Nayyirah Armstrong – Honorary Member
Nayyirah is 7 years old and has a passion for caring for the homeless. She has been coming out for the last three years always with the joy of helping others.
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