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Team Members

Jen Eccles

Jen Eccles

Executive Director & Co-Founder

Jen Eccles, a resident of Augusta County, Foster/adoptive mom, started FLM with Melissa with a small vision, and a very big DREAM.

Melissa Hartzler

Melissa Hartzler

Co-Founder & Board Member

Melissa Hartzler is an adoptive / foster mom who started this journey with Jennifer Eccles in an effort to change the steriotypes about fostering and find ways to support the children, parents, and resource families during the fostering process.

Heather Hudnall

Heather Hudnall

Board Member

Heather is one of our founding board members, and is a strong advocate for vulnerable children in our community.

Misti Furr

Misti Furr

Board Member

Misti joins due to the desire to help children and families in their community

Rachel Figura

Rachel Figura

Board Member

Rachel is a powerhouse, and we are so grateful she has joined our team.

Carey Usher

Carey Usher

Board Member/ Outreach Lead

Carey Usher, a resident of Augusta County, has been with Mary Baldwin University for 20 years, serving as the inaugural dean of the women’s college, as well as associate provost.

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