The Leadership Team
Stephanie Pettway
Founder/President
Stephanie Pettway is a native New Yorker and the founder of Friends Alleviating Need in America (FANIA), where she serves as President. She is a devoted wife, mother of two, and philanthropist with a deep commitment to improving the social and spiritual well-being of humanity through charitable programs. Mrs. Pettway believes that God blesses individuals so they may, in turn, be a blessing to others. This conviction motivates her unwavering dedication to uplifting the lives of the less fortunate and strengthening communities through service and faith.
Angela Watson
Vice President
Angela Watson is a native of Georgia who serves as the Vice President. Ms. Watson is a wife and mother of two with a desire to please the Lord by caring for the distressed and underprivileged. Ms. Watson believes that the highest service she can perform for others is to help them help themselves.
Elizabeth Hart
Treasurer
Liz Hart is a New York native and serves as a board member. Ms. Hart is a wife and mother of two. Her beliefs are grounded on “love thy neighbor as thyself,” seeking every opportunity to change lives, and standing on moral rightness — when you see a need, act on it, show love and compassion towards all humanity, and have a servant’s heart. Ms. Hart has a heart for charities, with a commitment to giving back, and a belief that together we can aid in building an equitable world, one community at a time.
Carolyn Williams
Secretary
Carolyn Williams is a native of North Carolina and serves as Secretary. Ms. Williams is the mother of three and one who loves mankind and seeks to promote the good of others. Ms. Williams has a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love. Her love for God and children motivated her to become a professional spiritual clown specializing in church ministry. Ms. Williams has a burning desire to please and serve God in whatever capacity. It is that desire that compelled her to join FANIA.
Paula King
Board Member
Paula King is a native of South Carolina and serves as a board member. Ms. King is the wife of Rev. King and they have one son. Ms. King believes that her role in life is to model the example set by Jesus and that is to have the heart of a servant. Ms. King is a firm believer that we are placed here not to be served, but to serve. Therefore, it is her unending desire to serve the least of these, i.e. the cast-out, downtrodden and forgotten.
Dr. Jennifer Boyd
Board Member
Dr. Jennifer A. Boyd (Dr. Jenn) from Chester, SC. She served 29+ years in the US Army, retiring as a First Sergeant with a tour to Iraq. Post-retirement, she worked as an Expert Project Manager, Management and Program Analyst, and currently, as an Administrative Officer with current agency. Dr. Jenn is active in several organizations where she serves in leadership roles. She enjoys spending time with family, reading, traveling, and working out.