Leadership & Board of Directors

Corin Nava is the mother of six children and has dedicated her life to supporting NICU and bereaved families through compassionate programs, advocacy, and community support.

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Corin’s passion stems from her own personal experience after her first child, Gabriel, spent 55 days in the NICU before passing away in the loving arms of his parents. Gabriel continues to be the inspiration behind her mission to ensure families facing NICU stays or infant loss never feel alone.

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In addition to raising her children, Corin is an active volunteer with Women & Infants Hospital and serves on the NICU Family Advisory Committee. 

Gina joins the Project Sweet Peas board as Vice President and offers vast experience and knowledge. After her own experience with the NICU, Gina wanted a way to give back and pay it forward.

​Gina received her JD from University of Pittsburgh School of Law and currently practices at Walsh, Barnes, Collis & Zumpella, P.C.

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Katie became a licensed CPA after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Michael’s College in Burlington, Vermont. Since the founding of Monarch CPA Services in 2005, Katie and her team have worked to guide small businesses towards financial peace of mind based on her values-based approach to accounting and tax work.  Her greatest joy is being able to leverage her decades of industry expertise to help business owners account for their success.

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Katie is a member of the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Amanda brings a unique blend of professional experience, creativity, and compassion to the Project Sweet Peas Board of Directors. After her daughter Amelia was born at 24 weeks during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and spent 126 days in the NICU at Morristown Medical Center, Amanda became deeply passionate about supporting NICU families and ensuring no parent feels alone during life’s most difficult moments. Through Project Sweet Peas, she has dedicated her time to fundraising, assembling care packages, and supporting families navigating the NICU journey alongside Amelia.

Alex Branco serves as a board member and volunteer leader for Project Sweet Peas, supporting families impacted by NICU stays, infant loss, and medical complexity. With a background in nonprofit operations, marketing, and community building, she helps grow programs, strengthen donor relationships, and elevate the organization’s outreach. Alex is passionate about ensuring families feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout their journey.

Sarah King Bhetaria is a research associate at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, supporting applied research on charitable giving. Her professional background includes experience in higher education fundraising and stewardship, as well as roles in corporate and nonprofit project management. She holds a master’s degree in philanthropic studies and a bachelor’s degree in biology.

Diane lives in Massachusetts and has been volunteering with Project Sweet Peas for several years. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business from Northeastern University and an MBA from Suffolk University, and has worked at UMass Chan Medical School for over 21 years. After welcoming twin boys who were born prematurely and spent six weeks in the NICU - followed by the birth of her full-term daughter - Diane felt a strong personal connection to Project Sweet Peas’ mission. She is deeply committed to supporting families navigating the NICU journey and is grateful to give back to an organization that means so much to her.

Kelcey is the mother of 2 children. After a difficult pregnancy Kelcey’s daughter Eleanor spent 33 days in the NICU after being born at 35 week and 2 days old weighing 2 lbs 11 ounces. She is now a healthy and spunky little girl and is the reason for her passion of supporting other families in the NICU.
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Kelcey has a Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training from Indiana State University. She currently works as a Pharmacy Operations Manager.

Melodie Scott is a devoted advocate, mother, and community leader who proudly serves as a board member for Project Sweet Peas. Inspired by her daughter’s premature birth at 29 weeks, Melodie is passionate about supporting NICU families and amplifying awareness around prematurity and maternal health. She brings a heart for service, lived experience, and a strong commitment to ensuring families feel seen, supported, and empowered during their NICU journey.

Former Co-owners of Sandbox Medical and Hawaii Medical, Read and Eileen are dedicated to developing products for the NICU and newborn nursery and empowering families during their NICU journey.