Staff & Board of Directors

Meet the DONNA Team

Behind every program is a team with caring hearts, working to ensure that love over fear is more than a mantra — it’s the journey we walk with each patient.

Foundation Staff

Amanda Napolitano

Executive Director
Amanda Napolitano is the Executive Director of The DONNA Foundation, where she leads national programs that deliver hope, support, and financial relief to families facing breast cancer. Amanda’s work with the Foundation began in 2004 when she launched its first running program and helped plan the inaugural 26.2 with DONNA. After serving on the Board and directing race operations, she became Executive Director in 2017. She now guides the organization’s strategic vision and its commitment to removing barriers to care.

Claire Cameron

Development Manager, Annual Giving & Partnerships
Claire connects donors, partners, and community champions to the heart of The DONNA Foundation’s mission. She helps people see where their generosity can bring comfort, hope, and relief to families living with breast cancer. With a gift for building meaningful relationships, Claire nurtures a growing community of supporters who choose love over fear — ensuring vital programs like the DONNA CareLine and our signature events continue to make a powerful impact.

Michelle McCullough

Chief Financial Officer
Michelle McCullough serves as Chief Financial Officer for The DONNA Foundation through Navigate, where she provides strategic financial leadership grounded in clarity, integrity, and stewardship. With deep expertise in nonprofit finance, Michelle oversees budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and long-range financial planning to ensure the strength and sustainability of our mission. Her guidance helps safeguard the resources that make our programs possible — from the DONNA CareLine to our signature events — empowering the Foundation to support families living with breast cancer with confidence and care.

Michelle McCormick

Communications Manager, Runner Relations
A member of the team since the inaugural 26.2 with DONNA, Michelle has supported runners and supporters for nearly two decades. As Communications Manager, she is the voice behind our info lines and the bridge between the Foundation and our running community. Michelle manages runner relations, responds to daily inquiries, and ensures every participant feels informed, supported, and part of something meaningful. Her compassion and experience make her an essential steward of the DONNA runner experience.

Julio Lacayo

Volunteer Manager, DONNA Marathon Weekend
Julio has supported The DONNA Foundation since the inaugural 26.2 with DONNA, leading volunteers with warmth, professionalism, and exceptional attention to detail. In his role as Volunteer Manager for DONNA Marathon Weekend, he recruits, trains, and coordinates hundreds of volunteers who help bring our signature events to life. Julio fosters a strong culture of service, provides guidance to volunteer leads across all race venues, and ensures every volunteer feels valued and connected to our mission of love over fear.

Board of Directors

Allen Skipper, Chairman

Chief Revenue Officer at Ntirety

Lauren Hayes, Vice Chair

SVP Digital Experience at Equniti

Chris Twiggs, Secretary

Chief Training Officer at Galloway Training Programs

Andy Marello, Treasurer

Senior Director, Internal Audit at PGA Tour

Carly Bauer

SVP, Paid Media at Dalton Agency

Melissa Circelli

Chief Human Resources Officer at Fidelity National Financial

Janice Cobb

Wealth Manager at iTP Partners

Timothy Gattoni

Senior Manager at KPMG

Kristie Kirschner

Principal Gifts Officer at Ascension Foundation

Michelle Brooks Rials

Production & Sports Marketing Event Specialist at FIS

Lynn Roche

Retired, Group President Banking and Wealth Division FIS. Independent Board Member.

Christopher C. Turner

Agent at New York Life

Lena Winslow

Integrative Health Coach

Jim Gilmore, Emeritus

Strategic Advisor at The Southern Group

Dr. Edith A. Perez, M.D., Emeritus

Professor Emeritus of Medicine at Mayo Clinic