Our Team
Meet the People Behind the Mission
Staff

Gloria Duryea, Executive Director
Gloria has more than two decades of not-for-profit experience, working in grassroots and larger institutions. Originally from Anderson, she attended the University of South Carolina,

David Baehren, MD, Medical Director
Dr. David Baehren serves as the Medical Director at Good Neighbor Medical Clinic. Originally from Toledo, OH, Dr. Baehren was introduced to Good Neighbor Clinic

Sharon McElveen, Operations Director
Sharon McElveen is the Operations Director at Good Neighbor Medical Clinic. Sharon is a proud Beaufort native and was drawn to the clinic for its

Kathleen Stovall, Clinical Director
Kathleen Stovall serves as the Clinical Director at Good Neighbor Medical Clinic. Born in Berlin, Germany – Kathleen called many places home due to her

Dana Bradley, Development Director
Dana Bradley is a longtime resident of the Carolinas and has made the Lowcountry her home. She was drawn to Good Neighbor because of its

Vanessa Cortes, Volunteer Coordinator
Vanessa Cortes is the Volunteer Coordinator and Executive Assistant at Good Neighbor Medical Clinic. A Beaufort native, she graduated from the University of South Carolina

Sharon Chappell, Lead RN
Sharon Chappell is one half of the Good Neighbor Lead RN position. Originally from Waycross, Georgia (Home to the Okefenokee Swamp) Sharon spent 35 years

Nancy Fu, Lead RN
Nancy Fu is one half of the Lead RN position at Good Neighbor Medical Clinic. She was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She spent most of

Jill Evans, Referrals Specialist
Jill Evans is the Referrals Specialist at Good Neighbor Medical Clinic. Jill has called many places home, including Wilbraham, Massachusetts, as well as New York,

Zahory Bernabe-Villegas, Community Health Worker
Zahory Villegas is the Community Health Worker at Good Neighbor Medical Clinic. Originally from Beaufort, Zahory is a registered medical assistant with a passion for

Mari Valentin, Community Health Worker
Maridolores (Mari) Valentin is originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and has lived in Beaufort, South Carolina, for over 30 years. Mari began her career
Board of Directors

Lisa Wilt, Chair
Lisa is the Board Chair and an active volunteer at Good Neighbor Medical Clinic. Originally from Wisconsin, she owned a healthcare consulting company in Pennsylvania,

Jeff Mason, Treasurer
After a career as publisher and media executive, Jeff Mason traded boardrooms for boardwalks—now spending his days helping others, sharing Beaufort’s rich history, and occasionally

Susie Roos, DNP, Secretary
Dr. Susan Roos brings over four decades of clinical practice and healthcare leadership to the organization. She earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with

Kathy Baxley
Kathy is a native of South Carolina, having lived most of her life in Hartsville, SC. She attended Clemson University and married a Hartsville native,

Tara Carlson
Tara and her husband raised their family in Annapolis, Maryland. After learning about Good Neighbor Medical Clinic a few years ago, she was impressed by

Karen Carroll, DNP
Karen Carroll is Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH). She has been employed at BMH for 46

Jim Grimsley
Though born in Florence, South Carolina, James A. Grimsley III grew up in a military family and spent his early years moving frequently before eventually

Mary Miller
With over 30 years of experience in progressive human resources and office management roles, Mary has worked across a variety of industries, including medical devices,

John Newman, MD
Dr. John Newman was born and raised in Maryland. He had an active childhood, always encouraged by his four siblings and attentive parents. He attended

Christina Turner
Originally from Norwood, NC, Christina moved to Calhoun, Georgia in 2005, where she and her husband raised their two children. High school sweethearts from the

Jose Vergara
Jose Vergara serves as the Retail Business Development Manager at South Atlantic Bank in Beaufort, providing hometown service to individuals and businesses throughout the community.