Author: maria

Rachel Crowell

Written by maria on June 25, 2024. Posted in Leadership.

Despite being an introvert, Rachel Crowell loves working with people, especially volunteers! She graduated from Appalachian State University in 2022 and has held positions working with nonprofit volunteers since.

Even when things aren’t going to plan, Rachel finds a way to have fun and lighten the mood. Her friends and family describe her as a “spontaneous nomad,” and she believes life is too short to not do the things you want to do.

“My favorite part of my job is working with people who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves,” she says. “Volunteering can be hard – finding the time, energy, emotional capacity and sometimes physical capacity to give back. Getting to work with people who have fought off all the hesitations is the best part of my job.”

Paige Konitzer

Written by maria on June 25, 2024. Posted in Leadership.

When she’s not dreaming of hiking the Appalachian Trail, Paige is busy making sure our sponsors have the best experiences possible when they partner with us.

With a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Public Health, most of Paige’s experience lies within outdoor education, as well as patient support for families with rare and serious medical conditions. It’s an interesting combination and one that makes her a perfect fit for what we do at Roc Solid. Paige not only values play and supporting families, but she also works hard to make sure our supporters feel valued at every step in the process of sponsoring one of our projects or events.

Her friends describe her as the “caring one,” and she’s a glass half-full type of person. But watch out, because she says she’s also known for literally leaving her glass half full. If you see her leave an unfinished drink behind, she might need a nudge to finish it!

Jessica Kantor

Written by maria on April 18, 2024. Posted in Leadership.

In her perfect world, Jessica would be surrounded by animals at all times. And she practically is, with her three dogs, a 10-year old bunny and frequent foster puppies!

Jessica is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and worked in the corporate world for several years before joining the Roc Solid team. “I have volunteered for different organizations all my life and believe Roc Solid is where I’m supposed to be!” she says.

As a Roc Solid development coordinator, Jessica covers the North Carolina region… a perfect fit considering her outgoing personality and love for talking to new people about our mission.

We are lucky to have you on the team, Jessica!

Stephanie Ridley

Written by maria on March 30, 2024. Posted in Leadership.

Stephanie is Roc Solid’s Florida rep who loves meeting people and hearing their stories. Her friends know her as the one to call when they’re looking for adventure – sailing, scuba diving, flying a plane… you name it!

A graduate of East Carolina University, Stephanie left the corporate world to raise her two sons and then discovered the nonprofit world. She heard about Roc Solid’s mission some time after a good family friend lost their son, Hunter, to pediatric cancer. Hunter is still her “why” today as she builds awareness and sponsor support throughout the Sunshine State.

“Playset reveals are the best part of my job,” says Stephanie. “Each child we work with steals a piece of my heart and that memory is forever etched in my mind.”

John Frame (aka “Framez”)

Written by maria on March 30, 2024. Posted in Leadership.

John Frame, or “Framez” as most people know him, is Roc Solid’s video content creator, producing everything from social reels to in-depth family feature stories and podcast episodes.

His background is primarily in the music industry, and he’s worked with a number of celebrities, including Blackstreet, Future, Pharrell and many more… but he says none of that equates to the power of what we do at Roc Solid.

When he’s not creating video content, Framez is an amazing father to his two sons. Friends and colleagues describe him as creative, super loyal and genuine.

“I always knew I was meant to use my creative talent to help people,” says Framez. “I’ve found my calling at Roc Solid and am honored to help spread awareness for what families of kids fighting cancer go through.”

Jasmine McHenry

Written by maria on December 23, 2023. Posted in Leadership.

Jasmine is known for welcoming every person she encounters with a bright, warm smile.

As Roc Solid’s volunteer coordinator, she enjoys getting to know all the people in our community. After graduating from Hampton University with a degree in Psychology, Jasmine worked in various roles in the for-profit sector before realizing her passion for meaningful, mission-driven work. She says her best quality is also sometimes her worst – she doesn’t like to say “no” to people she loves, because her nature is to serve.

Not only does she go out of her way to make sure people feel loved and appreciated, she is also constantly looking for ways to improve our volunteer efforts and outreach. Sounds like she found the right spot at Roc Solid Foundation!

Outside of work, Jasmine is a devoted football mom. You won’t see her light up more than when she’s talking about her three kids and all they do to make her proud!

Madelyn Haskett

Written by maria on December 23, 2023. Posted in Leadership.

Madelyn is one of the sweetest souls you’ll ever meet, which makes her a perfect fit for her role working with Roc Solid families.

She was raised on a 30-acre farm with goats, chickens and a donkey, where her parents set a strong example to love God and serve people.

“Coming out of college, I knew I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself,” Madelyn says. “Cancer is a devastating diagnosis, and nobody should have to walk through it alone. I love working alongside servant-minded people who are so dedicated to providing the hope and love our families need.”

Madelyn is also fun-loving, very personable and a fantastic aunt. She can also be a bit stubborn – but only for the right reasons.

Hannah Plott

Written by maria on December 23, 2023. Posted in Leadership.

Hannah is the perfect mix of empathy and humor. She’s extremely thoughtful and connects well with everyone she meets but also doesn’t take life too seriously. And she’s always willing to help the team with a smile on her face (as long as she’s not hangry).

Hannah has been around Roc Solid for many years, leading a successful Roc Solid Club at her high school. She then graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Communications. At Roc Solid, she handles playset logistics – which she picked up very quickly as a newbie when we named her Tour Manager for the Play Defeats Cancer Tour.

“At my core, people are my passion,” she says. “Not only do I get to work with some of the best people I’ve ever met, but being given the chance to love and serve families fighting pediatric cancer is a dream come true.”

Outside of her job, Hannah loves reading, spending time with her friends and family, and a good karaoke session.

Flavia Neto

Written by maria on July 14, 2023. Posted in Leadership.

As our office specialist, Flavia simply takes care of things… not just the office, but our people, too. She is truly a servant at heart.

She came to the U.S. in 2002 from Portugal, looking for a better life for her three kids. She co-founded a private Christian school and has always loved being around children.

We’re not surprised to hear that people describe her as funny, kind-hearted, attentive and hardworking, because that pretty much sums it up. In her role, she has a hand in finance and assists day-to-day office happenings and events, of which there are many.

Flavia says that joining the Roc Solid team was exactly what she needed, which is funny because she’s exactly what we needed!

She also loves to dance (Waltz, anyone?).

Trey Barham

Written by maria on July 6, 2023. Posted in Leadership.

Don’t let him fool you – Trey is not as serious as he first comes across. But he is definitely as competitive as he seems.

After graduating from VMI, he played professional baseball for 8 seasons with the Oakland A’s. Between that and his experience working in memberships and sponsorships, he’s not shy – he can literally talk to anyone. His goal is to make sure people smile or laugh at least once a day.

His favorite part of his job are the kiddos we serve. “All they want to do is smile and play, and we get to bring that to them.”

He loves spending time with his wife Rachel, daughter Taryn and “puppy” Nuke.

Overall, Trey is just an enjoyable guy to be around (or maybe watch a game with). Just don’t try to race him at a stoplight. He will win.