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 joined the FSNCC team in 2020 after first volunteering with Sibshops in 2019. She is the founder of our Black Parents Group and oversees our Parent Support Groups and Sibshops Programs, as well as parent mentorship, family resources, and engagement events. Tabia is a dedicated parent to her daughter with Turner Syndrome and brings firsthand experience with rare diagnoses, G-tube and trach care, hearing implants, and other complex medical needs.

Regina Johnson, NICU Family Navigation Director

Regina joined the FSNCC team in 2025 and leads our Family Navigation Program, helping parents access resources, information, and emotional support. She brings extensive experience in family services and a deep commitment to empowering parents as they navigate complex systems of care. Regina is dedicated to ensuring every family feels understood, supported, and valued.

Dania Ermentrout, Development and Community Outreach Director

Dania joined the FSNCC team in 2025 and focuses on strengthening grants, building community partnerships, and enhancing support for families of children with special needs, rare diagnoses, and medically fragile conditions. She also provides resource guidance to our PICU and NICU staff and serves as a parent mentor and group facilitator.

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.

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.

Marketing Director

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.

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.

Dajah Bond, Sibshops Support

Dajah was a member of Sibshops for several years before becoming a volunteer and later joining the team as Sibshop Support.

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 is a dedicated NICU volunteer and FSNCC board member. She also supports families through the Ronald McDonald Family Room, helping ensure parents feel cared for during their NICU stay.

Our Executive Board

Anthony Woodyard, Chair

IT Executive, Asheboro City Schools, NICU and bereaved parent

Dr. Erin Orth, Vice Chair

Neonatologist, Cone Health

Cassidy MacKay, Treasurer

CPA, Bereaved parent of a child with a rare diagnosis

Sara Palmer, Secretary

Early Intervention Specialist, CDSA, Sibling of adults with disabilities

LaMetria Johnson

Human Resources, City of Greensboro, NICU Parent

Jeremy Deaver

Owner, Hallmark Healthcare, NICU Parent

Robert Jerrell

Owner, Scoop Zone, NICU Parent

Kiki Folger

Physical Therapist, Alamance Regional Medical Center, NICU Specialist

Vakaya Thomas

Educator, Guilford County Schools, NICU Parent

Jason Gilet

Software Implementation Director, Veeva Systems

Melinda Mayhew

Retired Principal, Guilford County Schools, NICU bereaved parent

Dr. Blair Hanvey

Pediatrician, Cone Health

Abby Hester

EC Teacher, Alamance–Burlington Schools

Brandon Sisk

Assistive Technology Professional, Numotion

Dr. John Wimmer

Retired Neonatologist, Cone Health

Kevin Carr

Principal, Haynes-Inman Education Center, Parent of an adult with a disability