Victoria Cameron-Lewis
Development Associate
Victoria provides database management support and is the staff lead for United Through Reading’s signature event, the Storybook Ball. She has a BA in Political Science from the University of Hawaii and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. As a Navy spouse of 15 years, Victoria has worked extensively in support of the military community, to include family readiness, event planning, fundraising and education outreach.
Suzan Caughlan
National Program Manager, Marines
Suzan trains and supports U. S. Marine Corps Commands in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Marine Expeditionary Forces and 4th Marine Division. After earning a BA from University of West Florida, she became credentialed in special education and devoted 10 years to her career as a special education teacher. As a military spouse, she worked with Marine Corps families for more than 30 years as a volunteer for family support and networking groups.
Kara Dallman
Director, Business Development/Metro DC
Kara manages United Through Reading’s collaboration with USO World Headquarters and initiatives for web-based delivery of the Military Program. Recently retired as a U.S. Navy Commander with 20 years on active duty and in the reserves, she earned a BA from The College of the Holy Cross and an MBA from San Diego State University. Kara was mobilized after September 11th with the 31st Naval Construction Regiment in Port Hueneme, CA.
Cathy Jackman
Director of Military Program
Cathy is the daughter of an Army officer and spouse of MG (Ret) Galen Jackman. Ms. Jackman has served as Family Readiness Group leader and advisor from Battalion to Division level. She has volunteered with the Red Cross and many military organizations. She was a Member of Department of Army tiger team formed to stand up the Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline (WSFH) call center following the Walter Reed Army Medical Center publicity. Ms. Jackman served as an Army Arlington Lady for two years and attended military funerals on behalf of the Chief of Staff of the Army.
Before joining United Through Reading, Cathy was employed as a Special Projects Officer/Evaluator for the Health of the Force Assessments and Analysis Division, Army G-1. Arlington, Virginia. As Director of Military Expansion, Cathy will be concentrating on Army expansion.
Adriana Kirkland
Executive Assistant / Office Manager
Adriana provides invaluable customer service for our staff members, stakeholders, and visitors, using her skills and professionalism to make sure our office functions effectively. Adriana built her skills by serving as an administrative and executive assistant for business owners, presidents and CEO’s for more than 10 years.
Wimberly Kneisler
National Program Manager, Navy/East Coast
Wimberly has been an elementary educator and has over 30 years experience as a military wife. She provides enthusiasm to encourage United Through Reading as vital support to deployed service members and their families. Her passion for military culture, strong family ties and education are the perfect tools for representing United Through Reading as National Program Manager for the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet.
Deborah Loeffler
Directorof National Outreach
Deborah is a key spokesperson for United Through Reading within the military community and organizations that serve the military. She builds high-level relationships, fosters collaborations, and recruits volunteers. With knowledge gained from 9 years of helping to build our Military Program, Deborah is a strategist for expanding our newer programs as well. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Deborah is an educator and trainer who has worked extensively with Navy families throughout her husband’s career as a Surface Warfare Officer. She has been a leader within the Command and Flag spouse communities and received the prestigious Department of the Navy Superior Public Service Medal.
Melissa Malloy
National Program Manager, Army
Melissa trains and supports U.S. Army units, and works to increase awareness of our program throughout the Army. A graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Administration with emphasis in Business, she has worked for large corporations in management, marketing and sales. As an Army spouse of sixteen years, Melissa lived overseas while her husband was stationed in Brunssum, Netherlands. That four-year assignment allowed her to travel with her family throughout Europe.
Marge Nordman
Regional Program Manager, Hawaii
Marge is a retired Navy Reserve O-6 with 25 years of service. Previously she was a
Volunteer with the Arizona Memorial and the Red Cross and with United Through Reading.Marge lives in Mililani, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. She is supporting all branches of service there (US Navy, US Coast Guard and US Army).
Gretchen Schnitzer
Grant Writer
As an indispensable member of the development team, Gretchen writes proposals for program funding and prepares reports to grant makers explaining the impact of their investments in uniting separated families. Gretchen has a background in marketing, business planning, customer care, teaching and writing.
Tricia Schuler
Military Program Team Lead
Tricia supports the Director of the Military Program by facilitating team projects while serving in her role as National Program Manager for the Navy – West Coast, to train and support U.S. Navy commands, including Expeditionary Strike Groups and Seabee Commands. In addition Tricia recruits, trains, and supports a network of regional volunteers to ensure that deploying commands in all services and service organizations receive the information and briefs necessary to promote program availability. A former member of the United States Air Force, Tricia brings hands-on knowledge of the military and is a proud recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal. She honed her customer service, volunteer coordination, and leadership training skills while working for a training and coaching company.
Helen Westcott
Director, Communications
Helen coordinates and directs all internal communication efforts for the organization, including newsletter production, annual report and website. Previously she directed the communications department of a San Diego non-profit organization for 19 years. Helen began her relationship with United Through Reading as a volunteer and then worked as program manager of the Transitions Program, before becoming Communications Director.
Kate Wheeler, M.A.
Director, Development
Kate works closely with the Development and Marketing Committee of our Board of Trustees to plan and direct resource development and fundraising to support our read-aloud programs. Kate has 16 years of experience in the nonprofit arena. Before joining United Through Reading, Kate served as Executive Director for a community nonprofit in Aspen, Colorado for four years and then worked as an independent consultant for nearly ten years, helping nonprofit organizations meet their fundraising goals. Kate holds an MA in Nonprofit Leadership from the University San Diego (USD) and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Leadership Studies at USD.
Tina Wright
National Program Manager, US Coast Guard
Tina was a USO employee in Sasebo, JP for two years where she gained experience with United Through Reading. She is currently serving as Command Ombudsman. She has been a military spouse for 20 years and her husband is currently serving in the Navy. Tina is excited about tackling the task of growing the United Through Reading Military Program in the Coast Guard.
Sally Ann Zoll, Ed.D.
Chief Executive Officer
As the multifaceted leader of United Through Reading, Sally serves as the chief guardian and spokesperson for our vision and mission, builds and sustains relationships with stakeholders and partners, and leads our programs, finances, and internal team. In her distinguished career, Sally’s values for education are always evident. She has a doctorate in educational leadership and management, a master’s degree in special education from the University of San Diego and a BA in elementary education from Purdue University. From her first position as an elementary school teacher to her present leadership role, Sally has integrated her knowledge of education and educational technology with her talents for building and leading organizations of all sizes in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
