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Board of Directors
John Flynn, Executive Director
John
is an award-winning singer-songwriter and social justice activist
with a dozen critically acclaimed albums and a Grammy-winning
compilation contribution to his credit. John counts among his
greatest blessings from 35 years on the road the ability to refer to
many of his heroes as friends, as his work has garnered consistent
praise and support from legends like Kris Kristofferson and Arlo
Guthrie. Deana McCloud, Executive Director of the Woody Guthrie
Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma writes, "John Flynn is the real deal. His
work follows in the footsteps of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Kris
Kristofferson, and other social justice troubadours as he speaks the
truth and gives a voice to society's disenfranchised. His work fills
your heart and opens your eyes as he continues to walk the walk of a
true advocate for equality, justice, and peace." John was recruited
by the Franciscans to work as a volunteer with New Beginnings at the
Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in 2005. Since then he has
overseen the program’s expansion into other facilities, as well as
its adoption of crucial re-entry work with post-release individuals
and its incorporation as a 501c3 nonprofit.
John has been recognized by the State Senate of Delaware for his
work with incarcerated and returning citizens and – along with
Stevie Wonder- is a corecipient of the 2019 National Association of
Criminal Defense Lawyers Champion of Justice Humanitarian Award.
Glenn Pfeil, President
Retired
Insurance Executive Glenn Pfeil retired in 2019 after more than 40
years in the financial services industry. Glenn spent 31 years with
21st Century Insurance. During this time, he served in a variety of
roles, including: 21st Century President; CFO 21st Century and
Executive Vice President. Prior to joining 21st Century, Glenn
worked for a direct response life/health insurance company and began
his career in the banking industry.
He has been active in the community as giving back is one of his key
values.
He was a board member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and
served as the Corporate Walk Chair for the LLS Light the Night
event.
He has helped rebuild homes after superstorm Sandy, and has also
supported Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House, United Way, March
of Dimes and Meals on Wheels.
He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware in
Newark, DE, and a master’s degree from Widener University in
Chester, PA
Robert L. Fox, Treasurer
BS in
accounting and business administration from Delaware State
University
MS in taxation from Widener University
Certified Public Accountant
Treasurer of Delaware Friends of Folk, Inc.
Past President of Dover Capital City Rotary
Past Assistant District Governor of Rotary District 7630
Past board member of the Kent Chapter of the American Heart
Association
Past board member of the Dover Boys and Girls Club
Past Treasurer of Delaware Charitable Music
Sandy Pearse Stefanowicz, Secretary
Bachelor’s degree in English, Special Education and Psychology from
West Chester University
Master’s Degree in Theatre (directing and acting) from Villanova
University
Spent 3 summers in Ireland and Northern Ireland working with
disadvantaged children/teens
with Volunteers for Peace
Taught English, communications and acting for 30 years at Ridley
High
Director of stage productions for 30 years for Ridley Drama Group
Casting director for film and television / acting teacher at Mike
Lemon Casting for 12 years
Acting teacher and Professional Development Coordinator for Voice
Box 2011 to present
Volunteer facilitator and meditation guide 2011 – present for New
Beginnings – Next Step
Ebony Brown, Board Member
Ms.
Ebony Brown was born and raised in Chester PA to Mother Anita Brown,
a retired Chester Upland School Teacher and Father Edward Brown,
retired from the City of Chester Housing Authority. Ebony has always
had very strong ties to the community volunteering at her family's
church, at the Chester City Team collecting donations and working
alongside her dad in the streets of Chester as a child.
After graduating from Padua Academy in 1995, Ebony moved to Delaware
and currently resides in Claymont. Ebony is the Director of
Community Health and Well-Being and Mission Integration for Saint
Francis Healthcare in Wilmington Delaware. She holds a Bachelor's
degree in Human Resource Management and a Master's Degree in Health
Administration from The University of Phoenix. Ebony also recently
completed a Certification in Mission Leadership at Aquinas Institute
of Theology in September 2019. Ebony has 12 years of finance
experience in the Pharma Industry and is currently overseeing the
development and growth of community medical programs for the
underserved. Ms. Brown leads the hospital in partnering with
community leaders, in addition to expanding the outreach and
accessibility of the Saint Francis Healthcare Charity Care Programs.
In addition to her leadership within Saint Francis Healthcare, Ms.
Brown is the single mother of her 13-year old daughter Mikaela- her
proudest achievement.
Quincey Thomas, Board Member
Quincey
Thomas 37 Wilmington, De
Studying Business Managment at Delaware Technical Comm. Col
AVP(Alternatives to Violence) Volunteer Facilitator
Victim's Voices Heard former Volunteer Facilitator
Member of New Beginnings since 2013 Inside Out Prison Exchange
Program 2013
Project New Start 2014
John Weaver, Board Member
John
Weaver was born in Wilmington and lived in Delaware all his life. He
loves the people and the vistas Delaware has to offer. He is a
graduate of Lafayette College where he met his wife of almost 40
years Cathy. He is a practicing lawyer in Delaware having graduated
from Rutgers Law School. His practice is devoted to people, doing
real estate closings, drafting wills and estate plans, helping
parents through a custody dispute and any challenge a client may
throw him. When not practicing law, he enjoys any time spent with
Cathy and his three children, Christy (the Bahamas boat Captain),
Molly (the nurse) and Johnny (an Air Force veteran currently working
as a consultant). John understands that a community is made better
by the volunteer work of its citizens. He has volunteered for the
Delmarva Chapter of the American Red Cross, The Seller's Senior
Center, Church of the Holy Child, Delaware Youth Soccer's TOPSoccer
program and is a regular Blood donor.
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