Meet Our Staff

Our organization is comprised of an incredible team, each of whom is uniquely qualified to offer the empathetic support our families so desperately need. The majority of our staff has either experienced a NICU stay, loss or has a child with a disability. They are committed to giving back to others on their journey ahead.

Meagan Patillo, Executive Director

Meagan is dedicated to serving vulnerable populations, bringing with her extensive experience in both nonprofit work and social services. Her daughter was born at 32 weeks. She has experience with PPROM, pulmonary valve stenosis, and heart murmur.

Tabia McKinzie, Director of Disability Services

Tabia is a former NICU mom and parents her precious daughter, Nandi, who has Turner Syndrome. Tabia is the founder of our popular Black Parents Group and has been working this past year as a NICU Support Staff Member. She oversees our Parent and Sibshops Programs.

Amy Stowers, NICU Family Support

Amy joined the FSNCC Team in 2001. She is passionate about serving our NICU families and sharing her own story of having her first son at 28 weeks. She has personal experience with hospitalized bed rest, a G-tube, home oxygen, and more.

Melissa Brooks, NICU Family Support

Melissa has been with FSNCC since 2018, but volunteered for years prior to coming on staff. She experienced the NICU herself when she had her twin daughters at 34 weeks. She has personal experience with cleft soft palate and repair, and a G-tube.

Angie Burkey, Marketing Manager

Angie oversees events and marketing needs, ensuring our efforts effectively reach and support those we serve. With a background in marketing and nonprofit work, her dedication to serving families in need at FSNCC is driven by her passion for creating positive impacts in the community.

Alma Espinoza, Interpreter and NICU Family Support

Alma has been working with FSNCC since December 2018. She experienced a NICU stay herself when her daughter was born at 27 weeks at 1.14 lbs (90 day stay at Women's). She has additional personal experience with HELLP syndrome and emergency c-section. She is a mother of 4 and works both as NICU Support Staff as well as our Spanish Translator.

Kiersten Hess- NICU Operations Coordinator

Kiersten joined the FSNCC team in 2023. Her son was born at 30 weeks and experienced a two-month NICU stay. She has personal experience with spontaneous preterm labor as well as pumping and breastfeeding a premature baby.

Caroline Eachus, Finance Director

Caroline is a CPA licensed in Virginia who is excited to join the FSNCC team. She brings over 20 years of experience in the accounting and finance field with particular interest in streamlining & process improvement. She feels fortunate to contribute to FSNCC's mission of helping families in the greater Greensboro area.

Diane Kroeger, NICU Volunteer

Diane is both a beloved NICU volunteer and the parent of a 2001 NICU Graduate. Her son had abdominal surgery and a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. She is also a trained Child Life Specialist.

Stephanie Garner, NICU Volunteer

Stephanie began volunteering with FSNCC in 2014 after experiencing a NICU stay with her twin daughters. Iris and Elouise developed twin-twin transfusion syndrome and were born at 30 weeks. She served on the executive board for 7 years and is a Triple P - Positive Parenting Program provider.

Melinda Mayhew, NICU Volunteer

Melinda has been a dedicated presence in the NICU, offering her time to support administrative tasks and contribute wherever needed. In addition to her work inside the NICU, she also volunteers with FSNCC through the Ronald McDonald Family Room. Her steady support helps ensure families feel cared for during their NICU journey.

Our Executive Board

Anthony Woodyard, Chair
Dr. Erin Orth, Vice Chair
Cassidy MacKay, Treasurer
Sara Palmer, Secretary

Kevin Carr
Jeremy Deaver
Kiki Folger
Dr. Blair Hanvey
Abby Hester
Jason Gilet
Robert Jerrell
LaMetria Johnson
Melinda Mayhew
Brandon Sisk
Larry Snider
Vakaya Thomas
Dr. John Wimmer