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We're All Gods Children Board of Directors
Carol has been volunteering in leadership positions since 1984. During the twelve years she lived in Levittown, PA she was actively involved in Girl Scouts USA holding a variety of positions. In 1989, she founded B-PURE (Bucks People United to Restore the Environment), a grassroots organization concerned with local environmental issues and policies. While dealing with solid waste issues, she came in contact with individuals from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Environmental Resources, and many local and state representatives. In 1991, she was elected as President of the Pennsylvania Environmental Network (PEN), a statewide organization networking local grassroots groups on a variety of environmental issues. There, she honed her skills in public speaking and was frequently interviewed by local media. She continued her involvement with PEN for over ten years. Carol worked on many legislative issues and was instrumental in the passing of The Pesticide Notification Act, which allows parents access to information on pesticides being used in their children's schools. Carol feels that her driving passion throughout her life has been her involvement in the medical field. She started at the age of sixteen by becoming a Red Cross volunteer at a local hospital. Throughout the years, she has continued that desire to help others by working in a hospital and a residential home, and also in the home healthcare field. She became an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) after moving to Lancaster County in 1993 and volunteered with two ambulance associations in Southern Lancaster County. Although Carol brings to the board her leadership skills and her empathy for others, she realizes that, only through the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit, are these things possible. Carol and her husband Tom currently reside in Lancaster County. They have been married for over thirty years and have raised two daughters, Alicia and Christa.
She initiated and became the manager of the EEO Native American Committee at Perry Point Medical Center over 11 years ago. Although she has stepped down from that position, Maxine remains a working member of the committee. She helped initiate the first Native American Festival held at the Perry Point Medical Center 6 years ago. This ongoing festival is held to honor all modern day warriors-- our veterans. About that same time she initiated a drive to collect clothing and goods that are sent to the Cherokee nation in the Appalachian Region of Tennessee and South Carolina. This clothing/goods drive has continued on a bi-annual basis. Mrs. Rhoads has shared her heritage with the public schools to educate the children in the ways and traditions of native people. She is very passionate about her involvement with the Native American peoples. She became an emergency First Responder after moving to Lancaster County in 1987 and volunteered with the New Providence ambulance association in Southern Lancaster County. She was a member of the Search and Rescue Team at Perry Point Medical Center and still is a National SAR-Tech. Maxine and her husband Ben currently reside in Lancaster County. They have raised three daughters, Tina, Sheila, Heather and two sons Ben and Matt. They are currently enjoying their 6 grandchildren and praise God for all of their blessings.
Dennis Mitterer, the current Treasurer, is actively involved in the development of the We're All God's Children foundation. His experience in business development combined with his interest in helping those less fortunate supplements the talents of the members of the Board of Directors. Mr. Mitterer holds a Masters Degree in Business from Smeal Business College of Penn State University and is a Registered Nurse. Active in many community organizations, he is the Chairman of the Board of a 5 million dollar financial institution, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Mountville Authority and an Associate Professor at Immaculata University. He hopes his business development and community activism experience will help to expand and grow this foundation.
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Maxine Rhoads is Vice- President of We're All God's Children and the Chair of the Native American Outreach Committee. Maxine works full time at the Perry Point Veterans Medical Center in Maryland in medical research. She is a member of the EEO Native American Committee at Perry Point Veterans Medical Center, a member of Toastmasters, and runs her own business as a Branch Advisor for Longaberger. In addition, she is an active member of St. Paul's Church in Quarryville where she sings in the choir. 
Heather McAndrews is the Secretary for We're All God's Children. The foundation was established on values she personally supports: identifying areas of the greatest need, involvement in matching resources to fulfill those needs and giving back to worthwhile causes. Ms. McAndrews currently works as a Production Supervisor at a software duplication and packaging company. She has earned the certification of EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). She has worked in healthcare as a Phlebotomist and Clinical Associate. Through her professional activities in healthcare and management she has developed the people skills to form strong relationships that have helped the foundation provide needed services to individuals in Africa and Appalachia.
As a member of the Board of Directors, Sandy Smith brings a wealth of talents to We’re All God’s Children. She is a member and Past President of the Pennsylvania Environmental Network—a statewide grassroots environmental organization. Sandy has spoken at hearings given by the USDA, EPA, FDA and PA DEP from NJ to Washington, D.C. on environmental matters such as water and air quality, food labeling, genetically engineered food and the use of sewage sludge as food crop fertilizer. Many articles she has written on these subjects have appeared in numerous newspapers.
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