Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

The Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation staff is dedicated to making life better for children with cancer. We share your enthusiasm for this cause and are happy to answer any questions you have.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Staff

Liz and Jay Scott
Alex's Parents, Vice President of Outreach & Communications and Executive Director
email: LizandJayScott@AlexsLemonade.org

Liz and Jay Scott are the Vice President of Outreach and Communications, and Executive Director, respectively, of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer - but they were parents first. When their daughter Alexandra “Alex” Scott decided to hold a lemonade stand to help doctors find new treatments and ultimately a cure for all childhood cancers, including her own, Jay and Liz supported Alex’s mission every step of the way. Along with helping Alex host her yearly lemonade stands, they also made appearances, helped plan fundraising events, and perhaps most importantly, now continue Alex’s legacy of hope after cancer ultimately took her life in 2004. What started as the vision of one little girl has been embraced by a nation of volunteers.

Along with their three sons, Patrick, Eddie and Joey, Liz and Jay continue their promise to Alex and all children with cancer, the promise of hope for a cure.

Jim Boerckel
Controller
email: Jim@AlexsLemonade.org

Jim Boerckel came to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation after seeing a job posting online. He did some preliminary research, and was extremely impressed with the Foundation and its mission to find a cure for all childhood cancer. With an extensive background in the nonprofit accounting field, Jim felt his experience would suit the Foundation perfectly. Jim is excited to be a part of team Alex and looks forward to assisting with the future growth of the Foundation. He resides in Havertown with his wife and is the proud father of five children and six grandchildren. 

Kim Bowers
Bookkeeper
email: Kim@AlexsLemonade.org

Kim Bowers came to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation by chance. After working as a full-time bookkeeper for many years, Kim decided to become a stay at home mom after having her third child. Kim enjoyed her time at home for over three years, but in 2007 decided it was time to get back into the work force. In search of the right environment to jump back in, Kim saw an ad in the local paper for a bookkeeper at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. After interviewing with Liz and Jay Scott, she immediately knew ALSF was the perfect fit and was hired shortly after.

David Brownstein
Sponsor Relations & Special Events Manager
email: David@AlexsLemonade.org

David Brownstein became a part of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation through his involvement with Dance Marathon at Penn State University, a dance competition held every year to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund. Though he never met Alex, David discovered first hand the impact her life had on others. While driving children home from summer camp in 2004, the news of Alex’s passing came across the radio waves and David noticed the children were shaken. After sending an email to Alex’s parents detailing the impression their daughter had on these children, David thought the Dance Marathon was the perfect place for Liz and Jay to share their story. David invited them to speak, and the Scott’s were so impressed by his work that they approached him to come on board at the Foundation. David utilizes his non-profit experience to spearhead events and assist with development at the Foundation.

Cynthia Ellis
Donor Services
email: Cynthia@AlexsLemonade.org

Cynthia Ellis always admired the Scott’s. As a parent living in the same neighborhood and with children attending the same school, Cynthia felt the impact and inspiration of Alex Scott on a personal level. After Alex passed away in 2004, Cynthia began volunteering at the Foundation, filing thousands of cards, letters and photos in her basement. When Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation moved into their first office space, she continued to volunteer and was one day placed in front of a computer and asked to enter data. Since that time Cynthia has enjoyed working at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation full time, humbled every day by the journeys of children who have been touched by childhood cancer, the dedicated volunteers and donors who surround the cause. Cynthia looks forward to coming to work every Monday.

Nichole Hayward
Data Entry Supervisor
email: Nichole@AlexsLemonade.org

Nichole Hayward came to Alex’s Lemonade Foundation after working as a data entry professional for many years in the non-profit sector. Early in 2008, Nichole, the mother of three young daughters, decided she wanted to work closer to home. Thus begun the search for a new job she hoped would better suit her lifestyle while allowing her to continue her passion for non-profit causes. After what seemed like an eternity of searching, Nichole discovered a posting for a data entry professional at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in Wynnewood, a mere ten minutes away from home. She applied immediately. Nichole interviewed with Jay and Liz Scott and was offered the position the same day, gratefully accepting. Nichole enjoys coming to work everyday and relished the fact that she is able to contribute to such a great cause.

Melissa Jones
Social Media Specialist
email: Melissa@AlexsLemonade.org

Melissa Jones first became aware of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer in the Fall of 2008. Melissa was researching non-profit organizations for one of her college classes, and came upon the foundation. It didn’t take long for her to be inspired by the story Alexandra “Alex” Scott and the mission of the foundation bearing her name. Melissa decided to utilize her spare time to help the organization, and soon became a full-time volunteer. Having an interest in the emerging world of social media and a strong desire to be a part of the Foundation, Melissa happily accepted a summer internship to promote ALSF online. Following the very successful internship, she was offered a full-time position, which she accepted without any hesitation. Melissa says that she couldn’t think of a better way to spend her time each day than by working toward Alex’s dream of one day finding a cure for all children with cancer.

Jennifer Kelly
Lemonade Stand Administrator
email: JenniferKelly@AlexsLemonade.org

Jennifer Kelly came to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation after meeting Liz Scott at the Main Line Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Round Table. Jen was so impressed with Liz as well as the story of Alex, that she immediately knew she wanted to be a part of the Foundation. Already in the process of taking fundraising certification program courses, having worked with two non-profits and possessing a passion for fundraising, Jen thought she would be the perfect fit. Jen made an effort to stay in touch with Liz, and within a few months, was offered the opportunity to interview for a stand coach position. Jen and the Foundation are glad to report that she is now part of team Alex, making a difference in people’s lives and having fun doing it.

Gillian Kocher
Public Relations
email: Gillian@AlexsLemonade.org

Gillian Kocher came to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation via her grandfather William Weigel’s great love for thoroughbred horses. After watching the Triple Crown series featuring Afleet Alex in 2005, Gillian became familiar with the vision and mission of ALSF, always keeping the connection in the back of her mind. When the time came to move on from the public relations job she had held for four years in New York City, Gillian immediately thought of ALSF. On a whim, she sent an email to Liz Scott just when the Foundation happened to be looking to hire a new in-house public relations specialist. After the interview process, Gillian was granted her dream job.

Jessica Lee
Data Entry Specialist
email: Jessica@AlexsLemonade.org

Jessica Lee first came to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as a part-time data entry specialist during the last semester of her undergraduate career at Temple University.  Upon graduation, and as the busy lemonade stand approached, Jessica was asked to become a full time member of the staff. She currently works very closely with Nichole Hayward and Kim Bowers in the data entry and bookkeeping departments. Though she is happy to be working at ALSF, Jessica graduated from college with a degree in Biophysics, and hopes to one day contribute to the battle against childhood cancer in a different way. Jessica feels that ALSF is a truly inspiring place to work and Alex’s legacy of hope encourages her throughout her daily life. 

Shirley Moy
Resource Development
email: Shirley@AlexsLemonade.org

Shirley Moy was born and raised in New York, New York, and has worked with non-profits ever since graduation from college. Shirley’s first job was with the Cammy Lee Leukemia Foundation, where she recruited potential donors for patients in need of a life saving marrow and/or stem cell transplant. Next she moved on to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s NYC Chapter. As their Patient Aid Coordinator, Shirley developed a rapport with patients while providing them aid for their costly and grueling treatments. After a few years, she decided to find new opportunities in Philadelphia, where her fiancé lives. The first job she applied for was with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, and was thrilled when offered the position of Resource Coordinator. She is honored to be a part of such a wonderful organization and hopes to continue making a difference for patients and families touched by childhood cancer.

Craig Richetti
Webmaster
email: Craig@AlexsLemonade.org

Craig Richetti began his career at ALSF as a summer intern prior to his senior year of college. As a technology enthusiast, Craig began working on the Foundation’s website, and after realizing how dedicated he was to the Foundation’s mission, continued to work remotely throughout his last academic year. Prior to graduation, Jay and Liz Scott invited Craig to come on board full-time as the webmaster, a position he was honored to accept. Since joining the ALSF team full-time, Craig has said he looks forward to work every day, savoring his role in helping the Foundation move closer to reaching Alex’s mission of finding a cure for all childhood cancer.

Cara Salladino
Stand Coach
email: Cara@AlexsLemonade.org

Cara Salladino became a full-time staff member of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation after graduating from St. Joseph’s University in the Spring of 2009. However, Cara was no stranger to the Foundation, having worked part-time in the semesters prior to graduation. Starting out in data entry, Cara soon moved on to working with lemonade stands, and became more and more involved in the foundation’s mission to find a cure for all childhood cancer. During her senior year of college, Cara was offered a full-time position working on the Special Events team. She did not hesitate, and happily accepted what she deems “a great opportunity in which to begin her career.” Cara feels grateful to have the opportunity to work in a job that changes lives.

Connie Screnci
Stand Coach
email: Connie@AlexsLemonade.org

Connie Screnci graduated from college with a degree in Communications and immediately entered the hospitality industry. Already an avid supporter of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, Connie felt that the combination of the skills she had garnered in school and the workforce would be an appropriate addition to the Foundation. Connie decided to reach out to ALSF to inquire whether they were hiring. Though at the time they were not seeking additional staff, Connie made a lasting impression and returned to interview when a position became available months later.  As a lemonade stand coach, Connie is able to work with volunteers on a local and nation scale. Connie is inspired everyday by the people she works with and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, and proud to contribute to Alex’s legacy of hope on a daily basis.

Addie Spector
Special Events
email: Addie@alexslemonade.org

Addie Spector first came to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in the summer of 2006 prior to entering her senior year of college at Syracuse University. She was familiar with Alex and her cause, having grown up in a surrounding suburb of Wynnewood, and felt working for the foundation would be a worthwhile way to spend her summer. After graduating, Addie continued her education and went on to pursue her Master’s Degree. However, it seemed that she was incapable of staying away from ALSF and found herself returning every summer. Working part time throughout the fall and winter of 2009, Addie was thrilled to be offered a full time special events position in early 2010. Addie is glad to be a permanent part of the foundation, and looks forward to continuing her work helping ALSF toward the day when cures become reality.

Lisa Towry
Grants Manager
email: LisaTowry@AlexsLemonade.org

Lisa Towry came to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation through her family’s connection to the Scotts. After going to graduate school and working as a school counselor in Baltimore, Lisa felt it was time to move back to the Philadelphia area. With her nephews attending the same school as the Scott children, it wasn’t long before Lisa became involved in the Foundation. She first became part of Team Alex when she ran in the 2005 Parkway Run and met Liz and Jay Scott. During that time, the Foundation was expanding rapidly and happened to be looking for someone to manage the school program and grant processes. With her previous experience in both finance and the school system, Lisa was a natural for the position.