Love Thy Neighbor has multiple programs overseen by a single Board of Directors. Board members manage the overall budget, including fundraising and purchasing; recruit and support volunteers for our programs; and build relationships with partner organizations that support us with funding, in-kind donations and/or volunteers.
Executive Director and Program Manager, Love Thy Baby – Gloria Kennedy
Bio: Gloria joined the board as Program Manager for LTB on January 1, 2016. She assumed role of Executive Director January 1, 2022.
Treasurer – Arturo Gonzalez
Bio: Arturo was elected to the board as Treasurer in April, 2023.
Barbara Shields – Secretary
Bio: Barbara is a retired paralegal and was elected to the board as Secretary in August, 2023.
Michael Toscan – Program Manager, Food Program
Bio: Mike was elected to the board on February 7, 2023.
Former Board members
Lynn Hagey, former Director and founding member, 2010-2015
Traci Long, former Director, 2015-2021
Kay Stephenson, former Program Manager for both Love Thy Baby and Love Thy Pet
Nancy Bloomfield, former Program Manager, Love Thy Pet
Karen Knoll, founding board member and kitchen program manager
Suzi Pegoraro, founding board member and former Thursday chef
Karen Gattis, board member
Catherine Block, board member and kitchen program manager
Stephanie Laubacher, board member and Secretary
Dennis Bozimowski, board member and assistant director
MaryAnn Saxton, founding member, Secretary, kitchen chef and clothing assistance program manager
Greg Rimling, board member
Becky Warren, board member and Secretary
Lynne Fleming, board member and Secretary
Art Fleming, board member and Treasurer