Professionals Inspiring New Komen Knowledge

Our Mission: To engage a new generation in the culture of philanthropy and inspire young professionals to collaborate and expand their own presence and relationships in the affiliate community while supporting the overall vision of a world without breast cancer.

About Us: The Richmond Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure created Professionals Inspiring New Komen Knowledge ("P.I.N.K.K."), comprised of rising executives and professionals as a way to engaging young professionals in Central Virginia to help us achieve our vision of a world without breast cancer. Through a variety of programs, P.I.N.K.K. is dedicated to finding new ways to raise money to fund innovative grassroots programs in underserved local communities and raise breast cancer awareness. The committee is comprised of an Executive Committee that meets twice a month and an Overall Committee that meets monthly.

Co-Founder, Mary Clark is an assurance manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers, a global professional services firm.  She serves a wide range of clients in the Washington Metro market in both the Industrial Products and Retail and Consumer industry groups.  Mary, together with Jessica Barnes, Director of Volunteer Development for Komen Richmond, formed P.I.N.K.K. and currently serves as Chairperson. Mary holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Management from the University of Virginia and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Virginia.

Co-Chair, Kelly Murphy is a Paralegal with the Immigration Practice Group of McCandlish Holton PC in Richmond. She works with foreign professionals holding degrees in their process to obtain citizenship. She is also a Senior Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay. Kelly received her Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Old Dominion University and is an alumna of Zeta Tau Alpha where she first became involved with Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Race for the Cure. Since graduating from Old Dominion University, Kelly has volunteered with the Komen Richmond Affiliate and has run the Richmond Race for a Cure.

Co-Chair, Jessica Barnes is the Director of Volunteer Development at Komen Richmond. She started with Komen in 2007 as the Administrative Assistant and has been in her current position since April of 2009. Along with Mary Clark, Jessica helped form P.I.N.K.K. as a way to get young professionals in Richmond involved with Komen and raise awareness about the importance of early detection. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Communications and Technology from Hollins University in Roanoke, VA.

Treasurer, Christina Angle is currently a senior associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Richmond. She holds her CPA license and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science with Special Attainments in Commerce from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, VA.

Secretary, Melissa Dance is a graphic designer and marketing specialist for a firm based in Richmond, VA. In addition, she provides freelance services to a variety of local clients. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications from VCU. She has run in several Richmond Race for the Cure events and provides pro-bono design support to the Richmond Affiliate.

Fundraising & Sponsorship Chair, Hilary Cook is a senior account manager at Affinion Loyalty Group, the industry leader in customer loyalty and engagement. Born and raised in Richmond, she is excited to be involved in P.I.N.K.K. and giving back to her local community. She also owns her own event planning company, HCC Designs and founded the Hokie Spirit Memorial Golf Tournament to help those affected by the tragic events of April 16th, 2007. Hilary holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Sweet Briar College.

Development Chair, Whitney Prusek is currently a Third Grade Teacher at Varina Elementary School and has worked for Henrico County Public Schools since 2004. She has previously taught both Kindergarten and Second Grade at Laburnum Elementary School also in Henrico County. She is an avid runner and has completed several area races and two sprint triathlons. Whitney received her Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Education from James Madison University and will receive her M.Ed. from the University of Virginia in the spring of 2010 with a Reading endorsement. She has lived in the Richmond area for the past six years.

Communications Chair, Logan Ryan is a website designer for a firm in Ashland and is a Realtor® in the central Virginia area. She holds her real estate license in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is a member of the National Association of Realtors®. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from VCU. She has participated in the Race for the Cure since 2007 and also volunteers with a small canine rescue.

Amanda Adkins is currently a speech-language pathologist at Children's Hospital of Richmond, Virginia, where she has worked since 2007. She serves children across a variety of ages and environments. Amanda earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia and her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tennessee.

Stephanie Sula came to Richmond six years ago from Raleigh, North Carolina. She attended the North Carolina State University, School of Design and has a degree in Architecture. She is currently providing freelance architectural support to a firm in Richmond. She is also a senior beauty consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics and loves making women feel special and pampered. She spends her free time with her boyfriend and her many close friends in the area. She loves playing 'Richmond tourist' and visiting all of the local museums and attractions. You can also find her at her sewing machine working on her latest inspiration. 

Stacey Tibbs is a marketing assistant for the Richmond bureau of the Associated Press. She assists the Chief of Bureau with the sales of AP services and plans events. Stacey received her Bachelor of Science in Media Studies with a concentration in Advertising and Marketing from Radford University. She is an alumna of Zeta Tau Alpha, her first experience with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. 

Overall Committee Members

Jessica Braum
Kim Edmunds
Lauren Eubank
Ty Green
Jane Meyer
Scott Nugent
Logan Ryan
Cassy Combs

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