Our Team

Ours is an organization that welcomes the involvement of individuals living with CF in the roles of staff, Board of Directors, and in expertise support for BreatheStrong+.

This team is what brings the dream of individuals with CF living their fullest lives through access to physical activities and pursuits to reality.

STAFF

Julie Dunn Eichenberg

Executive Director

As a proud CF Aunt, Julie Dunn Eichenberg has been dedicated to the cystic fibrosis community for more than 30 years. Her passion for helping people with CF live stronger, healthier lives inspired her to join BreatheStrong CF as Executive Director, where she leads the organization’s mission to improve physical and mental wellness through exercise, education, and empowerment.

Before joining BreatheStrong CF, Julie spent her career building relationships and leading growth initiatives across both corporate and nonprofit sectors — from two decades at Turner Broadcasting (now Warner Bros. Discovery) to development and fundraising leadership roles at Florida State University and Fan Data Insights.

Julie previously served as Chair of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Georgia Chapter and is a member of its National Leadership Council. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Bob, and their teenage sons, Zach and Tyler — all of whom share her deep commitment to the CF community.

Shawna Gray

Director of Programs and Events

Shawna Gray is the Director of Programs and Events for BreatheStrong CF and Race Director for BreatheStrong CF’s annual Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K. She has been working to support the CF community since 2022 when she joined the Miles for Cystic Fibrosis team as the Development Director. Shawna’s nonprofit engagement began in college through volunteerism and logically progressed into her professional career.

Outside of work, Shawna enjoys spending time with her family (husband, 2 step-children, and rescued dog) and volunteering with a local youth sports program.

Rachel Rockhold

Director of Marketing and Community Engagement

Rachel Rockhold has worked within the cystic fibrosis (CF) community for nearly a decade, focusing on expanding access to treatment options, exercise opportunities, and resources that promote healthy living for individuals and families affected by CF. She has collaborated with BreatheStrong CF in a part-time capacity since 2022 and, prior to that, led the Colton Underwood Legacy Foundation.

With more than 25 years of experience in marketing and operations in industry and nonprofit environments, Rachel brings strategic insight and practical expertise to BreatheStrong CF’s work. In her role, she leads marketing efforts, manages the organization’s exercise and critical needs grant programs, and helps measure and clearly articulate BreatheStrong CF’s impact on the CF community. She is also deeply committed to building and nurturing strong relationships with patients, clinicians, and donors.

Outside of her professional work, Rachel is passionate about her family (husband, three grown sons and family pets), music, and solving puzzles – especially during the holidays.

Tiffany McDaniel

Program Coordinator

Tiffany McDaniel is an adult living with with CF, born in 1988 and was diagnosed at one years old. She resides in New York. She stays active by doing yoga and dancing. As Program Coordinator, Tiffany is responsible for fulfilling BreatheStrong CF grants supporting those living with CF. Tiffany has a passion for helping people in her community and has a degree in American Sign Language.

Erin Evans

Grants Assistant

Erin Evans is an adult living with cystic fibrosis. She was diagnosed with CF at one year old in 1984. She worked as the Program Coordinator for the Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation for 15 years. She has her master’s degree in creative writing and is passionate about writing. Erin stays active with yoga, hiking, biking, and chasing her two beautiful and energetic kids around. She lives in Vermont with her two children, and her cat and dog.

Rima Manomaitis

Development Coordinator

Rima is an adult living with CF and was diagnosed at four months old in 1989. She currently lives in Colorado. She received her double lung transplant in May of 2017. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental science from Franklin Pierce University in Rindge NH. Rima is an enthusiastic advocate for cystic fibrosis. She has been involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for years, and she’s on the advisory board for the Rocky Mountain Chapter in Denver.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Peter H. Scott, MD

Board Chair, Pediatric Pulmonologist (retired)

Peter Scott initially grew up in Indiana, followed by the United Kingdom (after his father’s job transfer). Upon completion of high school, he returned to the U.S. Midwest and attended Miami University.

Dr. Scott entered medical school in his native Indiana, after which he pursued training in pediatrics. He received sub-specialty training in pediatric pulmonology at Riley Hospital for Children (Indianapolis, IN) and The Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto, ON, Canada). He initially joined the faculty at Indiana University, then in 1987, moved to Roswell, GA, to establish a practice in Atlanta focused on pediatric pulmonary diseases.

During his career, Dr. Scott was active in the area of cystic fibrosis. He was the first Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Care Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. In addition, Dr. Scott co-founded Miles for Cystic Fibrosis in 2007. He is proud of its success with fundraising for CF causes and supporting people with the disease. Dr. Scott retired from practice in 2015. He and his wife have two grown daughters and five grandchildren.

Todd Baillie

Board Member, CF Dad & Sales Leader, Janam Technologies

Todd Baillie is a sales leader at Janam Technologies, a company providing data collection solutions for venue access, supply chain, healthcare, and manufacturing environments. He has held sales, marketing, and operational roles across organizations of all sizes and also advises early-stage IT companies on go-to-market strategy and sales execution.

A longtime advocate for those with cystic fibrosis, Todd became involved following his oldest son’s diagnosis with CF. He is a Clemson University graduate residing in Atlanta. He is the father of three sons—Hayden (23, with CF), Colin (19), and Sawyer (18).

Meghan Barley

Board Member, Realtor, Keller Williams Auburn/Opelika, CF Warrior

Meghan Joyce Barley is an Auburn, Alabama-based realtor, wife to Harrison, and devoted mother of two—Sawyer and Stella—and an adult living with cystic fibrosis. A graduate of Auburn University, Meghan brings a deeply personal perspective to her work in the CF community. She has transformed her own lived experience into a source of strength for others, serving as a trusted resource, supportive friend, and passionate advocate for individuals with CF and families navigating the disease.

Meghan’s empathy, resilience, and commitment to helping others are evident in both her personal and professional life. As a seasoned realtor, Meghan is passionate about serving buyers and sellers, and her deep understanding of people’s needs allow her to guide every client toward a home – and a future – that truly fits their life.

Her family, through The Joyce Family Foundation, has been a dedicated supporter of CF initiatives for many years, including a generous five-year commitment to BreatheStrong CF extending through 2027.

Linda Cole, MSA, BSN, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC

Board Member, Chief Nursing & Hospital Operations Officer, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Linda Cole, Chief Nursing and Hospital Operations Officer, has worked with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) for over 30 years. She began her career at CHOA as a staff nurse and has worked at all campuses and many ambulatory locations in multiple leadership roles. Over her tenure, she led the Egleston Campus to a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center designation, the integration of the Hughes Spalding campus from concept through operations, the opening of the Children’s Forsyth Neighborhood location, and the Path to Magnet recognition.

Linda serves as the lead executive for nursing at these three hospitals, as well as directs Patient Experience across the system. She also oversees clinical planning for a 446 bed replacement hospital at the North Druid Hills Campus.

She has served (and continues to serve) on several community boards, including Chair of Cumming-Forsyth Community Chamber of Commerce; Vice-Chair, Georgia Trauma Commission; Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities; and the LaGrange College Board of Trustees.

Linda and her husband, Charles, reside in Cumming. Together, they have four adult children and three grandchildren.

In her spare time, Linda enjoys running, supporting two of her favorite college football programs (LaGrange Panthers and University of Georgia Bulldogs), and traveling.

Jessica deLinde Dyckman

Vice Chair, Founder, The Courageous & Kind Project

Jessica Dyckman is a strategic leader, founder, author, and speaker dedicated to launching mission-focused initiatives that empower individuals and strengthen communities. She is the founding editor of The Courageous & Kind Project, a digital media platform created to encourage women to live with courage, kindness, and purpose rooted in faith.

Through project-based consulting, leadership development, and problem-solving, Jessica partners with nonprofit organizations to clarify vision, build capacity, and create sustainable impact. Her work centers on thoughtful leadership, meaningful collaboration, and mission alignment.

Jessica lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their son and daughter. She is actively engaged in her community through the Mom Community at Oak Grove, Main Street Church in Tucker, Main Street Christian School, the Supper Club, and the Junior League of Atlanta.

Jessica joined the BreatheStrong CF Board of Directors in the fall of 2018.

Lauren Lyons, MSPT

Board Member

Lauren Lyons, MSPT, is a physical therapist with expertise in pediatric rehabilitation and a passion for pulmonary care. She works for Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital and has been a member of the pediatric CF care team since 2008. An enthusiastic outdoor sports lover, Lauren strongly advocates for the importance of physical activity with all of her patients and families, and wholeheartedly believes in the CFLF mission. She resides in Connecticut with her husband and 3 children and enjoys hiking, running and chasing 2 and 4 legged family members. She received her BS in Health Studies and MS in Physical Therapy from Boston University.

Brandi Middour-Oxler, DNP, CPNP-BC, RN, BSN

Board Member

Brandi is a nurse scientist, pediatric nurse practitioner, and nationally recognized leader in relationship‑centered communication and cystic fibrosis (CF) care. She serves as the Transition Program Coordinator at the Emory and Children’s CF Care Center, where she partners with young adults to navigate the complex shift from pediatric to adult care.

Her work blends clinical practice with program development, implementation science, and a deep commitment to improving communication and care experiences for young adults with CF.

As one of the earliest trainers in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Partnership Enhancement Program (PEP), Brandi helped shape the first disease‑specific communication training for intact CF care teams and led the national publication effort sharing insights from the program’s rollout. She also served as an author on the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s consensus guidelines for pain.

Brandi’s road to CF advocacy began more than 20 years ago, when her dear friend’s son was born with CF. Walking alongside their family shaped her understanding of the daily realities of the disease and sparked her lifelong commitment to improving care, communication and outcomes for people with CF. That personal connection continues to guide her work today.

Brandi brings a blend of personal commitment, clinical expertise, and collaborative leadership to the BreatheStrong CF board, where she aims to elevate patient and family voices, strengthen community partnerships and advance initiatives that promote resilience and holistic support for those living with CF.

Charles "Chuck" Penuel

CF Dad & Director Path2College 529 (retired)

Chuck Penuel began his career in state government as a systems analyst with the Georgia Merit System of Personnel Administration, then later moved into various leadership positions. He spent four years as Director of the State Health Benefit Plan — the health insurance program for state employees, teachers, and retirees. Chuck then served as founding director of the Path2College 529 Plan, which encompasses tax-advantaged investment options that facilitate savings for higher education expenses. He performed this role from the program’s inception until his retirement from state service.

After retiring, Chuck has been actively involved in volunteering. He serves on the Wine and Roses Gala planning committee for the Georgia Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and he has participated in legislative advocacy for issues affecting those living with CF. Churck has served on the Miles for CF Board of Directors since 2014.

Chuck is an Atlanta native and holds a BA from Emory University. He enjoys sports, history, traveling, and reading. He and his wife, Becky, have an adult son, Colin, living with CF.

Brad Riemer

Board Member

Brad currently resides in Austin, Texas. He was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis while attending Texas Tech University where he received a Bachelors of Science. After teaching for five years he earned a Masters of Education from Texas Christian University. Brad is currently enjoying working as a Special Education teacher. He is very involved in the community and believes his experiences with cystic fibrosis (CF) have equipped him to support those struggling with different needs around him. Brad strongly believes in the power of exercise and activity to improve the mental, emotional and physical well-being of those with CF and is excited to be part of the BreatheStrong CF team.

Randall Wilson, MBA, CPA

Treasurer

Randall Wilson is a CPA with more than 40 years of accounting and finance experience. His background includes work in the public, private and non-profit sectors of these disciplines.