OUR COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS
Webmaster
Donna J. Hrozencik
Director of Information Systems, private firm, Washington, D.C., Technology Committee Chair for local Washington Archdiocese Catholic Elementary School, Graphic Artist and Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation website volunteer since 2006.
Community Involvement Committee
The Community Involvement Committee is headed by a Volunteer Coordinator who recruits and organizes volunteers who will then serve on other committees or provide support for specific programs, events, or activities. This committee consists of two types of volunteers – those specific to events and program activities (e.g., Mattie's Heartsong Swim; creating peace posters) and those who provide general support (e.g., take notes during Board meetings, log in data, distribute flyers).
Mike Cannarozzi
All-around cheerful and strong helper, Frederick, MD
Cynthia Dobbins
Daycare teacher and 'Kin-Family', Germantown, MD'
Jamie Dobbins
Early Childhood Special Educator & ‘Kin-Family’, Columbia, MD
Kaylee Dobbins
Student & ‘Kin-Family', Germantown, MD
Alan Kaplan
King Farm Neighbor, Rockvile, MD
Nancy Kaplan
King Farm Neighbor, Rockville, MD
Diana Marmelstein
King Farm Neighbor, Rockville, MD
Donna Riccobono
Program Coodinator, CBSS, University of Maryland
International Order of Alhambra
Fatima Caravan #265:Ryan Mullen
J.P. Mikolojczyk
John Fryer
Deanna Olsen
Program Committee
The Program Committee consists of Board members and volunteers who plan and create specific educational and recreational materials, activities, and events such as poetry and peace essay contests and proclamations, peace posters, Teacher Tips, our For Our World Campaign, and our Pathways to Peace Program.
Christopher Dobbins, Chair
Vice President, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Gail Sherman
Director, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Jeni Stepanek
Executive Director and Secretary, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Timothy Bellavia
Assistant Professor & Children's Author, New York
Michael Mangone
6th Grade Teacher (retired), Carlstadt, NJ
Lorene Moutanabbih
K and 1 Enrichment Teacher, Rockville, MD
Tilsim Newman
ELL Teacher, Hagerstown, MD
Diane Tresca
School Counselor, Providence, RI
Development Committee
The Development Committee consists of Board members and volunteers who plan and create specific development and fundraising projects for the Foundation, such as Mattie’s Heartsong Swim, Walk for Peace and Play for Peace events that appeal to all ages and abilities, Gift Brick Sponsorships, our Partnership Program, our Champion Donor Categories of giving, and other opportunities that provide financial support for Foundation programs and activities.
Bridget Shea, J.D.
Director, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Marie Lê
Director, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Wendy Thompson
Director, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Jeni Stepanek
Executive Director, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Outreach Committee
The Outreach Committee consists of Board members and volunteers who discuss and plan ways to increase Foundation visibility, resources, and community membership through activities such as: newspaper, radio, media outreach efforts; monthly e-Peace News bulletins; website updates; and brochures and mailings related to Foundation programs and specific events.
Ann Y. Schmidt, Chair
President, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Omékongo Dibinga
Director, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Wendy Thompson
Director, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Jeni Stepanek
Executive Director, Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Michael Watts
Producer (CNN & Documentaries), Washington, DCIf you have skills, resources or connections that you are willing to share as a member of one of our committees, please contact us at heartsongbooks@aol.com .
