Beverley Francis Gibson is Chief Executive Officer of Together Women Rise, a national community of women and allies advancing global gender equality through education, advocacy, and philanthropic grantmaking. She brings more than 25 years of executive leadership across the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, including service as President and CEO of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. Her work spans initiatives addressing mental health, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, poverty, domestic violence, and women’s issues, with ongoing focus on equity and the wellbeing of women and girls.
Her portfolio includes initiatives addressing mental health, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, poverty, domestic violence, and women’s issues. She has advanced gender equity through service on Duke University’s Women’s Services Advisory Council, participation in the YWCA’s Race Shall Not Divide Us Initiative, and engagement with women’s giving circles and international delegations. In 2019, she was a speaker at the 63rd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
Her national leadership includes service on the Global Patient Advocacy Advisory Board on Sickle Cell Disease, the founding board of the Global Alliance on Sickle Cell Disease Organizations, and the Steering Committee for the Black Women’s Health Imperative, including discussions with the Biden/Harris Transition Team regarding health disparities affecting women and girls.
Francis Gibson is Past Chair of Maryland Nonprofits, mentors nonprofit executives, and founded “Leadership Conversations,” a quarterly forum for nonprofit leaders. She has taught fundraising, grant writing, and philanthropy at Duke University and the University of North Carolina and regularly presents at conferences, including the Maryland Governor’s Conference on Grant Making. Her recognitions include a Certificate of Congressional Recognition and being named a Top 50 Women Leader of South Carolina (2025).
She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Junior League of Charlotte, SHE-CAN mentor and serves as a board member and Vice Chair of the Spark Committee of the Women’s Impact Fund, among other philanthropic networks.
A native of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, she earned a B.A. in Public Relations and Communications and an M.A. in Industrial and Community Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University. Her personal interests include reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family. Follow
Elisabeth Carney — Executive Administrative Assistant
A lifelong adventurer, Elisabeth has traded the Sunshine State of Florida for a new chapter in Greenville, South Carolina. For over 18 years, she has dedicated herself to empowering others through her husband's nonprofit ministry, serving the Mayan people of the Yucatan Peninsula. As the executive administrator of their nonprofit, Elisabeth managed the office operations while raising and educating their two children overseas. Now, with a continued passion for being an agent of change, Elisabeth remains committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those around her at Together Women Rise. When she's not with her family, you can find this bibliophile at the local library or in a cozy coffee shop sampling the latest latte of the month.Follow
Wendy Frattolin — Communications & Membership Director
Originally from Canada, Wendy has a degree in Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto. She has more than 20 years of experience in the areas of communications, marketing and development, having worked in both corporate and non-profit settings and as an independent consultant. Wendy joined the Together Women Rise staff in April 2014, where she oversees Together Women Rise’s Member Education and Engagement Program and has overall responsibility for the organization’s communications strategies and activities. She is a member of the Greenville-1 chapter and served as co-leader of this chapter for two years. Wendy has two children, Julia and Josh, and enjoys traveling, running, yoga, and reading.Follow
Kaitlyn Grigsby-Hall — Director of Development
Kaitlyn Grigsby-Hall joined Together Women Rise in April 2023 as Director of Development. In this role, Kaitlyn plans fundraising strategies and coordinates donor stewardship, cultivation, and communications. Kaitlyn has 10 years of fundraising experience, including previous roles as Grants Manager for Together Women Rise grantee CREATE! and as a development officer for Salisbury University. She has a BA in Environmental Studies, Biology, and Public Policy from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, as well as a MS in Environmental Studies and Nonprofit Management from the University of Oregon. She lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where she enjoys boating on the Chesapeake Bay and swimming in the ocean with her husband and young son. Follow
Jasemen Hatcher — Program and Grantmaking Manger
Jasemen Hatcher has dedicated over 15 years to nonprofit leadership, program development, and advancing equity in communities worldwide. She brings her expertise in strategic partnerships, capacity building, and program evaluation to her new role at Together Women Rise.
Her professional journey spans diverse regions, including Sierra Leone, South Africa, Panama, France, Spain, and Ireland, where she has collaborated with grassroots organizations to design impactful, community-centered programs. Jasemen’s work reflects her commitment to addressing systemic challenges and fostering inclusive opportunities for marginalized groups.
With advanced degrees in International Public Service and Legal Studies, Jasemen combines policy expertise with a results-driven approach. She is particularly passionate about championing women’s rights, disability rights, and initiatives that promote racial equity.
Outside of work, Jasemen volunteers with nonprofits, explores new cultures through travel, and enjoys dancing and learning new languages. Her enthusiasm for connecting with people and cultures underscores her dedication to creating meaningful change both locally and globally.Follow
Kia Hunter — Volunteer Manager
As Volunteer Manager, Kia Hunter works with hundreds of amazing volunteers, from all across the US, who support Together Women Rise in achieving its mission. Her role includes recruiting, selecting, training, and recognizing volunteers and ensuring their experience is rewarding, empowering, and fun! After receiving a BA in History from Davidson College and an MA in Museum Studies from George Washington University, Kia's work has focused on education, advocacy, and community engagement. Some of her major projects include establishing the International Spy Museum's first volunteer and intern programs and producing a 150th Anniversary of the Civil War series for C-SPAN's American History TV. Kia also serves on the board of the American Association for Museum Volunteers and Perisphere Theater. When not advocating for women's equality and collaborating with our volunteers at Together Women Rise, Kia enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, hosting book clubs, and visiting Broadway.Follow
Pam Menges – Chief Financial Officer
A native of Alabama, Pam joined the Together Women Rise team in December of 2020 and works out of our Greenville, SC home office. Prior to this, she worked for the Greenville Symphony Orchestra as their Finance Executive for 11 years. Pam became proficient in non-profit accounting while serving in several executive board roles with local units of District 1 – South Carolina PTA. Prior to her non-profit experience, Pam was employed in the banking and lending industry where she held various positions with Regions Bank and Regions Mortgage, Centura Bank (now PNC Bank), and SouthTrust Bank (now Wells Fargo). Pam holds a B.S. in Financial Management from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. In her spare time, you can find Pam spending time with her family, baking, and spoiling her three dogs, Beau, Sam, and Kona.Follow
Amy West Moore – Technology Manager
Amy grew up on the coast of Virginia, then attended Carson-Newman University in east Tennessee and Wake Forest University School of Divinity in North Carolina. Before working at Together Women Rise, she worked in admissions at Pacific School of Religion and as Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at First United Methodist Church, San Leandro. She lives in the Greenville, SC, with her husband, Stuart and son, Campbell. Amy enjoys watching college football (Go Deacs!), doing yoga, and singing in the church choir. Her primary responsibilities at Together Women Rise include helping to maintain our member and chapter database records, processing donations, managing our website, and providing tech support for the Board’s and other committees’ Office 365 sites.Follow
Sarah Powers – Communications Coordinator
Sarah joined the Together Women Rise team in March 2024, working out of Northeast Ohio. In this role, they produce communications materials and coordinate our social media strategy to increase awareness of Rise’s mission and work. Prior to working with Rise, they obtained an M.A. in International Affairs from Marquette University and worked in various communication, development, and administrative roles within nonprofits and higher education institutions. They enjoy kayaking, hiking, writing, art, and all things nerdy.Follow
Cindy Waldron – Accounting & Data Associate
Originally from Illinois, Cindy moved to South Carolina 50 years ago and currently lives on Lake Saluda in Easley SC. Cindy has an Associate degree in Business from Greenville Technical College and worked in the manufacturing field for 20+ years. Prior to joining Together Women Rise, Cindy worked as an AR/AP Specialist for several privately owned businesses in the Greenville, SC area. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys working in her flower gardens, hiking the local Foothills trails, biking and best of all reading mystery novels.Follow
