Board Members
President
Melodie Homer
Melodie Homer is the president and founder of The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation.
She is currently employed as a clinical nurse instructor at a local community college. Melodie has over 15 years experience in oncology, both in patient care, and the pharmaceutical industry and holds advanced certification in this specialty. She has also authored two health related children’s books and has co-authored a chapter in nursing textbook.
Melodie became a registered nurse in 1988, and has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Nursing. She is a past volunteer of the Starlight Foundation and the Make A Wish Foundation.
Melodie currently resides in Marlton, NJ with her two children.
Vice President (acting)
Jane Oswari
Jane Oswari is one of The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation’s founding members, and has left her role as Secretary to serve as acting Vice President.
Jane received her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York in Biochemical Pharmacology. She spent several years as a research scientist in both the biotechnology and academic field. Most recently, Jane is a sales and marketing professional in the scientific laboratory industry.
Jane resides in Mt. Laurel, NJ with her husband Andrew, and children Caleb and Abigail.
Treasurer
Teresa Harman
Teresa Harman is the treasurer of The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation.
She is currently employed as an audit manager at CIGNA Corporation. Teresa has over 25 years experience in information technology, financial and operational auditing. She is a certified public accountant and a certified information systems auditor. She has also served as an accounting instructor at a local college in Pittsburgh, PA.
Teresa has both a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, a Master’s Degree in Finance and a Master’s of Information Systems Degree. She is a member of the Delta Foundation’s Board.
Teresa resides in Moorestown, NJ.
Secretary – open
Director at Large
Digna Yeregui
Digna Yeregui, a former marketing specialist, has volunteered with The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation since its inception, and joined the board as a Director-at-Large in 2004. Digna is employed as an optician at Moorestown Eye Associates, in Moorestown, NJ, while also pursuing a nursing degree.
Digna has always been active within the community, working with the Juvenile Diabetes Association, and the local PTA.
Digna resides in Marlton, NJ with her husband, Juan, and two children, Kyla and Keith.
Director At Large
Valerie Mihalek
Valerie Mihalek is our newest board member, serving as Director at Large. Valerie holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in elementary education, and has worked both in the school system and in the private sector. She has served as a council member in Yardley, PA and as Deputy District Director for Congressman Michael Fitzpatrick.
Most recently, Valerie has been involved with the Garden of Reflection in Yardley, PA as the program director for the upcoming 10th Anniversary Remembrance services.
Valerie resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with her husband Don and their two young daughters.
Executive Director
Pauline Smith
Pauline Smith is our new Executive Director. Pauline is an environmental health & safety engineer who specializes in the areas of hazardous materials management, risk assessment, and home safety. She has spent the last 35 years in the environmental health and safety field and has held various corporate and consulting positions.
Her areas of expertise include environmental health and safety management, crisis management and corporate Training. She is currently advancing her studies and specialized experience in the fields of globally harmonized hazardous materials management, emergency & crisis management, and international code compliance.
Originally from McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, Pauline currently resides in Royersford, PA with her husband, Harry, and their two dogs, Dee Dee and Angel. She has a 23 year old son who lives in Pittsburgh, PA and a 25 year old daughter who lives in Frederick, MD.
