Josh Coe

Vice-Chair

Josh is honored to serve on the board of directors for the LIFT Fitness Foundation. Josh values faith, family, friends, and fitness. Growing up on a pair of snow skis in Colorado, he has now traded the skis in for a paddle board here in Virginia Beach. Being an ex-collegiate athlete, Josh is passionate about teamwork and believes that teamwork is key to positively changing the community. Josh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Science, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Regent University School of Law. Professionally, Josh is a Founding Attorney/Managing Partner at Anchor Legal Group, PLLC. In his spare time, Josh is active in the community, enjoys working out, being outdoors and spending time with his wife and three children.

Tiffany Garrison

Board Member

Tiffany is a physician assistant at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with Sentara Vascular Specialists, and has lived in Hampton Roads for over 10 years. She grew up in upstate New York, obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut, and then moved to South Carolina to work with the women’s volleyball team at the College of Charleston as an athletic trainer. Tiffany soon realized her ability to truly impact public health was limited in that field and pursued a physician assistant degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Her career began at a non-profit community health center as a primary care provider, before transitioning into a surgical specialty with Sentara Medical group.

In her spare time she is a recreational runner, a wannabe crossfitter, and a champion adult kickball player. She loves to travel the world, as well as finding hidden gems in Virginia Beach with her husband and daughter. Her dedication to health and fitness, desire to help others, and the opportunity to connect with the community have drawn her to the LIFT Fitness Foundation.

Lindsey Haught

Board Member

Lindsey is honored to serve on the board of the LIFT Fitness Foundation. She is a Virginia Beach native, and owns a logistics brokerage, where she specializes in integrated operations, warehousing, and transportation services for customers all over the world. She has a passion for helping others, and that is a huge reason why she felt the LIFT Foundation was such a great fit for her.

Lindsey and her husband Tyler have a beautiful four-year-old daughter named Lily, and they love to spend their time playing at parks, being outdoors, and traveling.

Caroline Morin

Board Member

Caroline is a Virginia Beach City Public Schools teacher and a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who believes that nourishment of body, mind and spirit has the power to transform lives. She is working with the design collaborative Edjacent to bring health and wellness coaching to more educators. Caroline sponsors an Operation Smile Club to encourage middle schoolers in service learning, and loves her newest volunteer role with LIFT Fitness Foundation. Her most important role, however, is in doing God’s work by serving others and being a wife and a mother of three really fun teenagers.

Maureen C. McDonnell

Board Member

Maureen is a goal-oriented executive holding various leadership positions at IBM Corporation, Anthem, Regent University, MSP Design Group, and in the political and fundraising realm. Her expertise in political and non-profit fundraising, corporate sales, marketing, communications, public and media relations, and business development in the health care, higher education and technology sectors, perfectly position her to serve cross-industry and function for clients. In addition, Maureen’s extensive state and national government relations background with executive policymakers, congressional representatives and other elected officials augments her effectiveness for clients.

Maureen and her young daughter, Emma, reside in Virginia Beach. They enjoy boating, running, going to the beach and playing with their yellow lab, Riley.

Todd Berry

Board Member

Todd, a practicing diagnostic radiologist, was born and raised in Virginia Beach, where he strives to make a positive impact on his community. For the past 10 years, Todd and his wife Shelley, an attorney, have been dedicated to private practice in their hometown. Todd also served as an associate professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), contributing to radiology residency education. He and Shelley are proud parents of four children, and together they emphasize the importance of health, fitness, and community involvement.

Todd has a strong commitment to the LIFT Fitness Foundation, actively participating in events such as the Lift-A-Thon and the White House to White House run. His dedication to the foundation’s mission has now extended to his role as a board member, which he is honored to be a part of.

Beyond his professional work, Todd is passionate about being a role model for his children. He emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle and community service, supporting his children in their athletic pursuits such as cheerleading, gymnastics, football, and wrestling, including volunteering his time at the Great Neck Wrestling Club.

Todd’s contributions to radiology, his support for the LIFT Fitness Foundation, and his commitment to family and community make him a valued member of the Virginia Beach community.

Catherine Divaris

Board Member

Catherine is an Occupational Therapist specializing in Vocational Rehabilitation and Mental health. Catherine obtained her Honors in Occupational Therapy at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa in 2009. She obtained the award for the top student across all four years of study as well as the top student in Psychiatry. After she completed her residency in 2011, she graduated cum laude with her Diploma of Vocational Rehabilitation at the University of Pretoria in 2012. Catherine ran the Adult Cognitive Behavioral Unit at the top public psychiatric facility in South Africa before starting her company Mind Potential in 2015.

She has 15 years of experience in mental health rehabilitation, mindfulness, company culture, and cognitive retraining. Her company Mind Potential works with companies and teams to improve their mental health programs, workplace culture and wellness programs.

Jeff Bunn

Board Member

Jeff Bunn is a lifetime resident of Chesapeake, where he currently serves on the Chesapeake City Council. He previously served on the Chesapeake School Board for 14 years and retired from the City of Chesapeake after more than 37 years of dedicated service. Jeff is also the Executive Director of the Miss Chesapeake/Miss Virginia Beach Organization, an official preliminary to the Miss America Opportunity, the largest scholarship organization for young women in the world.

In addition to his extensive public service, Jeff has been an active member of the Hampton Roads community for decades. He is proud to support and serve LIFT Fitness Foundation, where he is passionate about helping to empower individuals through fitness, nutrition, and holistic wellness programs for underserved populations.

Cheryl Spraberry

Board Member

As president of Advanced Integrated Technologies, Cheryl is responsible for the Norfolk, Virginia and California operations and future strategic expansions. She brings more than 25 years of leadership and expertise focused on operational planning, government procurement, safety, human resources, logistics, and developing new business opportunities and building client partnerships.

Cheryl joined Advanced Integrated Technologies in 2009 as the receptionist and executive administrator to the president, and was quickly promoted to human resource manager, and then subsequently promoted to vice president in 2016. With a strong background in human resources and a passion to help others grow professionally and personally, she established the company’s talent management acquisition strategy. The company employs more than 250 people and is one of the top ship repair subcontractors for supporting the US Navy.

Cheryl was appointed by Governor Youngkin in 2022 to the Virginia State Board of Workforce Development. In addition to the Lift Fitness Foundation Board, she has served or is currently serving on the board of directors for the following: American Maritime Modernization Association, National Federation of Independent Business, DRC, Leadership Committee, and WAV (Woman Against Violence). She is currently a member of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA), and the Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association (PSDSRA).

Prissie Nguyen

Board Member

Prissie is honored to serve on the board of LIFT Fitness Foundation. Born in Vietnam, Prissie grew up in the Tidewater area and then lived in Richmond, VA for nearly 30 years. She recently moved back to Virginia Beach and was happy to have been invited to join the VB2NYC relay where she learned about LIFT’s mission.

Prissie received her degree in Computer Information Systems from James Madison University (GO DUKES) and works as an HR Manager for CapTech Consulting, an IT Consulting company based in Richmond, VA.

Having been a refugee and previous Peace Corps volunteer, Prissie is very passionate about helping others and giving back to the community. She was also a college cheerleader and currently a marathon runner and so is also passionate about physical fitness, health and nutrition. This is why LIFT was a perfect match!

Prissie has a 23-year-old daughter, named Montana, who lives in California and a 17-year-old long haired chihuahua named Buddy, and loves the beach, running, traveling, and spending time with friends and family!

Lee Shearin

Board Member

Born in Montclair, New Jersey, Lee graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1984. After college, he moved to Virginia Beach, where he and his wife, whom he met at W&L and who is a lifelong Virginia Beach resident, have lived ever since. They married in 1985 and recently celebrated 40 years together. They have three children, all of whom also live in Virginia Beach.

Lee spent more than two decades in the automotive industry from 1984 to 2007, almost all of which was with Hall Automotive. During that time, he also owned and operated his own used car dealership from 1993 to 1999. In 2008, he joined Morgan Marrow Company, an insurance brokerage founded in 1907, where he continues to work today.

Outside of work, Lee enjoys all sports and is an avid fan of live music. Since 2016, he has also served as a volunteer mentor with Achievable Dream.

Kinte Smith

Board Member

Kinte Smith is a seasoned commercial lender with more than 18 years of banking experience and currently serves as Senior Commercial Loan Officer at Langley Federal Credit Union. A Virginia Beach resident since childhood, Kinte combines his financial expertise with a strong passion for community development and economic growth.

Before his career in finance, Kinte played college and professional basketball internationally, which fostered a lifelong commitment to fitness, discipline, and sports. He brings leadership experience from serving on multiple boards and committees and is dedicated to helping LIFT Fitness Foundation empower individuals through health and wellness!

Brett Campo

President

Brett is honored to serve as president for LIFT Fitness Foundation. Brett is the Director of Corporate Wellness for Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios as well as an ACSM certified personal trainer. Brett also serves on the Board of Directors for the Miss Chesapeake-Miss Virginia Beach Scholarship Organization. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Government from Regent University, Brett decided to pursue his true passion—health and wellness—by getting his master’s in Applied Exercise Science from Ashland University in Ohio.

In high school, Brett played varsity tennis and volleyball, fostering his love for sports and nutrition. He has participated in mission trips to Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. Brett also spent three months in Lima, Peru volunteering his time writing for CBN Peru.

Brett’s passion lies in helping others begin their fitness and nutrition journeys, and improve their lives by developing a lifelong relationship with nutrition and exercise. Brett lives in Chesapeake, Virginia with his twin sons and wife, Sarah.

Karen Hill

Head Coach

As the Head Coach for LIFT Fitness Foundation, Karen is thrilled to combine her love for fitness with her passion for community service. At LIFT, she feels she has the opportunity to make a tangible impact by supporting the homeless in achieving their mind, body, and spirit goals to improve their daily lives. Her journey with LIFT is deeply personal, as it was inspired by her son, Blake, who has been a true blessing and motivator in her life.

Professionally, she has enjoyed a fulfilling career at Bank of America for over 35 years. As a VP, Project Manager in Home Loans Originations within the Business Enablement & Controls division, she is dedicated to solving banking problems and enhancing stakeholder value.

She currently resides in Virginia Beach, where she cherishes outdoor activities such as walking on the beach at sunset, biking in the park, and dancing to live music. These pursuits not only enrich her life, but also keep her connected to the community she loves to serve.

Michael Schaefer

Head Coach

Michael Schaefer is a Head Coach for the LIFT Fitness Foundation. A Division I soccer player from Old Dominion University, a personal trainer at Jim White Fitness, and a graduate in Exercise Science, Michael brings a strong blend of athletic experience, discipline, and science-based coaching to the LIFT mission. His favorite part of LIFT is seeing athletes come into the program with very little and leave empowered, confident, and ready to take back their lives.

Michael’s background as a marathoner and lifelong athlete shapes his coaching philosophy. He believes that being 1% better every day, creating a positive culture, and surrounding yourself with a strong community can create real, lasting change. He oversees LIFT’s training curriculum, helping participants build confidence, structure, and sustainable healthy habits.

Outside of LIFT, Michael founded the Sunburnt Hybrid Club, a growing fitness community focused on pushing limits, connecting through movement, and building a positive, hard-working culture.