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We have launched a Sponsor a Box program “Give $20 Clothe 20” as a way to get more support for our Clothing with Purpose program. We have provided clothing donations to various agencies, nonprofit organizations, churches, and individuals within the United States and abroad. There is still a great need in this area and we are looking for you to partner with us. By becoming a PSM Sustainer with your monthly donation of $20, you will be clothing 20 people.
Please join us with your monthly donation. You can give via our Facebook and Instagram Donate Button or via PayPal. Don’t forget to click 'Make this a monthly donation.'
The Team: Staff
Teri holds a dual Master’s degree from Webster University in Management and Leadership and Human Resources Development. Teri’s work has always been within the underserved communities, lending them a voice and empowering them to be better versions of themselves. Teri leverages extensive nonprofit experience working with diverse communities for economic and cultural advancement through partnerships and collaborative achievements.
Teri was born and raised in Michigan, relocated to Florida in 1990 and has been in Jacksonville since 1998. Teri’s leisure activities include travel, the beaches, shopping, and if you know her - living PINK.
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Teri Ketchum
Chief Executive Officer
Karen is a native of Jacksonville and is very active in her community. She is a graduate of Jacksonville University with a major in Social Science.
Her leisure activities include coaching Cheer-leading and Dance, traveling, shopping, and spending time with her family.
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Karen Thomas
Director of Housing
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Neil is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Clothing with Purpose program including volunteer coordination, inventory management, and collaborating with PSM's partner agencies.
Neil’s professional career covers various sectors of industry, including access control, security, loss control prevention, and chemical testing; in a blend of positions, including installations, service, technical training, sales, and customer relations. Accounts Neil has worked with include Fortune 500 companies and various state governments.
Neil was born in South Africa, immigrated to the USA in 1997, and became a citizen in 2008. He lived in Ohio and North Carolina before moving to the Jacksonville area in 2013. Neil enjoys working on complex mechanical things, being outdoors, attending live music events, good conversations with interesting people, and being able to help people.
Neil Claasen
Director of Logistics
Anne Kail is a fourth-generation Floridian, born and raised in Ocala, Florida.
She is also a third-generation University of Florida Gator where she earned her master's degree in Mass Communication with a focus in public relations.
Anne started her career as an account executive for Ketchum Public Relations in Atlanta, Georgia. She continued in communications work for a Florida lobby group, and a university transportation research center before moving to Texas with her husband and three sons.
She taught middle school math for six years while in Texas and moved home to the sunshine state in 2015.
After enjoying nonprofit work with clients early in her career, she returned to the world of nonprofits in 2017 as a grant writer.
Anne is a member of the Grant Professionals Association and has been active in her church, leading and supporting ministries supporting homeless families.
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Anne Kail
Development Associate
Jo was born and raised in the Philippines where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a CPA.
While in the Philippines she worked for the largest bank for 11 years.
She migrated from the Philippines to California where she worked for a jewelry company for 16 years and a part time job as a tax preparer at H&R Block. She also studied at the Glendale Community College in Glendale, CA.
Later she moved to Florida and has been with PSM for 5 years now. She’s a detailed oriented, loyal person with the “get the job done” attitude.
She believes that because she is blessed, therefore she should bless others too. Through the help of PSM, she was able to accomplish her dream of giving back to her country by donating clothes to the less fortunate.
Outside of work she enjoys baking bread and sweets, is active at her Church and enjoys watching Korean dramas in her spare time.
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Josephine Mamangun
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Adventina is a Tanzanian born legal practitioner turned communications practitioner with 8 years of experience.
She has worked for numerous entities such as a daily TV show, a sports company, an advertising agency, a university, multiple non-profit organizations, and a church.
Adventina is skilled in public relations, social media marketing, video production, photography, and developing overall communication strategies.
“Working for a company or an organization whose mission is people focused and promotes the well-being of a community, drives me to work harder and fuels my passion for communication.”
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"PSMJax’s social media footprint excelled under the leadership of Adventina Kiyeyeu. She scripted, recorded, and edited all of the videos you see on PSM's YouTube channel including many other pictures you will see sprinkled throughout all of our sites. Adventina’s expertise and guidance have greatly enhanced our virtual reach and we couldn’t have done it without her."
-- Teri Ketchum, CEO
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Adventina John
Social Media Manager
There is nothing that Florida native Deidre M. Lane, M.E.d., is more passionate about than her family and her community. She is dedicated to serving her community by advocating for people who have felt marginalized, oppressed, and are fighting to be treated with dignity and respect.
For nearly 17 years now, Ms. Lane has been a culturally responsive leader, spokesperson, community builder, team developer, coach, and facilitator. As a diversity and inclusion practitioner, Ms. Lane has had many experiences in various religious, nonprofit, government, and educational sectors. Along with this work, Ms. Lane also mentor’s youth and young adults, helping them explore their beliefs and values to broaden their lenses on living inclusively. When asked why she does many things, Ms. Lane constantly alludes to the inner peace and joy that supporting and encouraging others brings to her spirit.
Working in one of her various roles within her community, Ms. Lane has always inspired others to expand their lens. By looking past their view and biases, people of all differences could find the secret to working with others who share different beliefs within themselves. Her philosophy was once you support and empower individuals, you give them the tools and resources they need to become their best selves. Ms. Lane believes this is what helps people to experience mutual and individual success.
Currently, Ms. Lane is pursuing a Professional Doctoral degree specializing in Education Leadership and Management. Her motto is the 3’ D’s: Dream, Dedication, and Determination. Have a dream, dedicate yourself to the purpose and be determined and relentless in seeing it through.
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Deidre Lane
Family Advocate
The Team: Board of Directors
Board Chair
Theresa Tippins
Consultant
Board Secretary
Denise Judd
Technology
Board Treasurer
Kevin Tuck
Synovus Bank
Don Downing
Retired City Planner
Paul Bell
Development Officer
Tamir Taylor
Consultant
If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, please click