Meet Our Team

 Vice President, Choose Joy Foundation
Bryan "JD" Olexa is the creative force behind many of the Choose Joy Foundation’s most engaging events. As Vice President, JD blends leadership with heart, helping guide outreach, logistics, and community impact efforts. An accomplished visual artist and musician, he brings a unique flair to the foun

 Vice President, Choose Joy Foundation
Bryan "JD" Olexa is the creative force behind many of the Choose Joy Foundation’s most engaging events. As Vice President, JD blends leadership with heart, helping guide outreach, logistics, and community impact efforts. An accomplished visual artist and musician, he brings a unique flair to the foundation’s work—whether through live performances, immersive art builds, or designing uplifting spaces for those in need. JD’s passion for healing through creativity and service makes him an essential part of the Choose Joy mission. 

Chris Henry is a dedicated Case Manager for Choose Joy, She brings compassion and expertise to her role, ensuring individuals receive the support they need. Chris or as many call her is our COACH and cheerleader for all who meet her. This lady knows where and how to help our team from a non profit standpoint, as she owns and runs First St

Chris Henry is a dedicated Case Manager for Choose Joy, She brings compassion and expertise to her role, ensuring individuals receive the support they need. Chris or as many call her is our COACH and cheerleader for all who meet her. This lady knows where and how to help our team from a non profit standpoint, as she owns and runs First State Rugby with the Delaware Diamonds Girls U-19 Rugby Team since its inception in 2017. Coach knows how to motivate and rally the troops when we have a client in need. She is one of the folks you won't see at our events a lot, but that does not mean she isn't one of the most active, most important members. Our team would be lost without our Coach Baby! she understands the importance of empathy and care in meeting clients' needs. Chris's commitment to making a positive difference shines through in her work, where she excels in building meaningful connections and providing tailored assistance for each and every client. With her unwavering dedication and nurturing spirit, Chris "Coach" is a valuable asset to the Choose Joy team, enriching lives one client at a time.

 Treasurer, Choose Joy Foundation
Taylor Wheatley serves as the Treasurer of the Choose Joy Foundation, bringing strong organizational skills, a love for community service, and a heart for giving to her role. Since joining the team, Taylor has played a key part in managing finances, supporting fundraising efforts, and assisting fire-affec

 Treasurer, Choose Joy Foundation
Taylor Wheatley serves as the Treasurer of the Choose Joy Foundation, bringing strong organizational skills, a love for community service, and a heart for giving to her role. Since joining the team, Taylor has played a key part in managing finances, supporting fundraising efforts, and assisting fire-affected families with compassion and care. A creative spirit and dependable team player, she’s also active in event planning and client outreach. Taylor’s commitment to making a difference shines through in everything she does. 

 Lawton's presence within the team is nothing short of invaluable. As the overseer of logistics for many events, his attention to detail and strategic planning ensure that every aspect runs smoothly and without error. Beyond this essential role, Lawton also plays a pivotal part in assisting with managing donations for the team, demonstrat

 Lawton's presence within the team is nothing short of invaluable. As the overseer of logistics for many events, his attention to detail and strategic planning ensure that every aspect runs smoothly and without error. Beyond this essential role, Lawton also plays a pivotal part in assisting with managing donations for the team, demonstrating an unmatched dedication and tenacity in his efforts. His tireless work ethic and unwavering commitment to the team's success are truly commendable, serving as a beacon of inspiration for all those around him. In the dramatic chaos of event and donation management, Lawton shines as a steady force, guiding the team towards triumph with grace and determination. Without him, the team would surely falter, making his contributions unparalleled and his worth immeasurable. 

Loretta is an Executive officer and Valued Advisor  ,Loretta is retired now and volunteers when she can to assist our clients. She holds an MSW, and has been priceless in her knowledge and resources with us assisting our clients throughout our state. We strive to not duplicate services all ready provided by other charities but to fill the

Loretta is an Executive officer and Valued Advisor  ,Loretta is retired now and volunteers when she can to assist our clients. She holds an MSW, and has been priceless in her knowledge and resources with us assisting our clients throughout our state. We strive to not duplicate services all ready provided by other charities but to fill the gaps where our clients dont have help. We could not help the folks we have without Loretta.