Nicole Conti is a senior program management leader at Lockheed Martin with more than 14 years of experience leading complex defense and technology programs. She has been part of the Special Love community for more than 25 years, beginning as a BRASS camper, then serving as a volunteer and, since 2020, as a member of the Board of Directors. Nicole holds degrees from Old Dominion University and the University of Mary Washington.

Jerry Ross has more than 30 years of experience in construction quality control services in the Washington, DC and Baltimore region, including 28 years with Specialized Engineering. He became involved with Special Love through its annual golf tournament and has continued to support the organization personally and professionally, most recently serving on the golf tournament committee.

Mary Prosser (“MP”) Brock Zimmerman is a Partner at Get-to-Market Health, a healthcare technology business consultancy.  She has spent her career in healthcare technology and held commercial leadership positions at Caradigm/GE Healthcare, Microsoft, Siemens Medical, and Shared Medical Systems.  MP holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mississippi State University.  A current resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, MP continues to enjoy an active role as a Special Love program volunteer and board member.

Brian Graney has more than 20 years of experience in investment management and nonprofit leadership. He currently serves as Treasurer of Special Love and the Thomas Wilson Foundation for the Children of Baltimore, and on several nonprofit investment committees. Brian is a graduate of George Washington University and a Chartered Financial Analyst charterholder.

Chuck Bell has been a meteorologist with NBC Washington’s News4 StormTeam since 2004 and is a longtime member of the News4Today morning team. Beyond broadcasting, he is active in the community through school visits and support for organizations including Special Love, wounded veterans, and local animal shelters. Chuck is also an avid marathon runner.

Nicole Blocker is a technology and business leader serving as General Manager for Microsoft US Federal Civilian Industry Solutions Delivery. She oversees a $150M+ annual IT services portfolio and leads a team of more than 300 supporting federal civilian agencies. Nicole holds a B.A. in Economics from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and several professional certifications, including PMP and ITIL.

Glenn Consor is an Emmy Award-winning basketball analyst with more than three decades of experience covering the NBA and college basketball. He currently serves as a radio and television analyst for the Washington Wizards and Monumental Sports Network. Glenn is also active in charitable causes, including cancer awareness and youth programs.

Shari Fisher, LCSW has been part of the Special Love community for 30 years as a parent, volunteer, and Board member. A retired social worker and past Board President, she is especially passionate about supporting parents and families navigating childhood cancer.

Jack Hanson is a longtime Special Love Board member whose involvement began through volunteer work at the National Institutes of Health. During his 35-year career with General Electric, he helped secure support for NIH programs and later played a major role in charity golf tournaments that raised $1.6 million for NIH-related causes.

Brian Hetherington is a Vice President with Clark Construction and has more than 25 years of experience leading complex construction projects. He supports Special Love through 4H projects, volunteering, sponsorships, and fundraising, including competing in the 2024 Race Across America to benefit the organization.

Terri McCagh is a retired pediatric physical therapist and longtime Special Love volunteer with Camp Fantastic and weekend programs. She also supports several organizations serving children, families, and young adults affected by cancer.

Brendan Meehan has been a life-long volunteer with a passion for serving mission-driven organizations. For many years, he has dedicated his time as a volunteer at Special Love’s Camp Fantastic, as well as other events throughout the year. Brendan is also a volunteer fire-fighter EMT, and dog foster parent. In addition to his volunteer work, Brendan is the founder of Inspired Technology, a consulting firm committed to helping non-profits and mission-driven organizations streamline their technology platforms. He is passionate about optimizing technology systems, enabling organizations to reduce inefficiencies, save money, and focus on achieving their mission.

Stephen Chanock, M.D. is Director of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics at the National Cancer Institute. He also serves as Special Love’s Federal Liaison and Camp Fantastic Medical Director. Dr. Chanock is a nationally recognized expert in cancer genetics and a graduate of Harvard Medical School.