Our Team
Our Staff
Our office is staffed by full and part time employees and many, many volunteers who help both in the office and behind the scenes at our special events. Read more about our staff and email them with any questions. Some of our part time employees are not in the office everyday, but they’ll respond as soon as they can. We look forward to hearing from you!
Marci Kuttler Bossow Schankweiler (say that 5 times fast) is currently Founder and CEO of For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation, which she started with her late husband, Peter R. Bossow, in 1999. In her tenure as President, Marci, with her team of employees, volunteers and colleagues, has solicited funds to support the organization’s goal of providing respite experiences to adult cancer patients and their caregivers. Thousands have benefited from the life-altering services that FPS offers.
Marci’s level of energy and enthusiasm leads many to question if she is, in fact, a human being. Her staff is fairly sure that she knows a secret and has found a way to inject more than 24 hours into each of her days.
Before the inception of FPS, Marci practiced law in the Philadelphia firm of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman and Goggin and at the Law Office of Thaddeus Mikulski in Trenton, NJ. Yes, you read that correctly. She left a lucrative career in law in order to give her time, talent and money to FPS. She has never regretted the decision, but becomes nervous when she thinks about ways to fund her daughters’ college careers.
She is active in her local community and can often be found at her family’s bakery business in Sea Isle City, NJ and Doylestown, PA. She was an adjunct professor in the Communications Department of LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA and in the College of Business from The College of New Jersey. Marci is an alumna of Mt. St. Joseph Academy and pursued a teaching degree in Mathematics from LaSalle University, where she later became an honorary brother of the Sigma Phi Lambda Fraternity and enjoyed rowing on the crew team. She attended Temple University Law School and completed her law degree in 1995. She later received an LLM in Taxation in May, 1998, also from Temple University Law School.
Marci was raised in Doylestown, PA and is the oldest of nine children. Marci’s siblings and their spouses are always on hand to fund the majority of FPS’s live and silent auctions – with only minor pleading from Marci. Marci has remarried. She currently resides in North Wales, PA, with her husband, Mark (a man with great and unrelenting patience), and their two daughters, Maura Grace and Rose Marie, who are both honorary FPS staff members.
FPS is Marci’s passion and she enjoys spreading this passion wherever she goes! Today, she enjoys sharing her story and the many entrepreneurial lessons she has learned in her presentation, Pause on Purpose.
Cristine has over 20 years of experience serving the nonprofit healthcare community in various fundraising and community program roles as an employee and volunteer. She finds that discovering and utilizing other’s strengths is vital to creating impactful volunteer relationships and she loves helping donors connect their passions to fulfill the mission of FPS.
Sarah Hopkins is a passionate event and operations leader with more than 25 years of experience creating meaningful experiences for corporate and nonprofit organizations. She is known for her collaborative leadership, creative problem-solving and ability to bring people together through thoughtfully executed programs.
Sarah is rejoining the FPS staff in a new Program role and excited to be a part of defining operations for the nation’s first-of-its-kind cancer respite center. Driven by purpose and service, Sarah is committed to building strong relationships and creating experiences that leave a lasting impression for the FPS community.
Outside the office, she can be found outside enjoying camping, walking, looking for birds, on a blanket looking at stars, listening to live music or reading.
Carol has been a nurse in Oncology and Hospice for many years in Bucks County and finds enjoyment in caring for others. Carol has been married to her high school sweetheart, Tom, for over 30 years and has the “Schwind Gang” of 5 children who keep her quite busy when not with us!
Amber Mercado has been with FPS since August 2006. She is a graduate of La Salle University just like Marci and Pete.
She spends her leisure time singing “Wheels on the Bus” to her three young boys, napping, and reading really intellectual books. She is completely selfless except when it comes to sushi.
Malik is passionate about building meaningful relationships with corporations, community organizations, and supporters to expand the impact of the organization’s mission and help more families facing cancer experience the healing power of respite.
Before joining FPS, Malik spent eight years with South Jersey Industries. He graduated from La Salle University in 2017 and is committed to creating meaningful partnerships that strengthen communities and advance the mission of For Pete’s Sake.
Outside of work, Malik enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He loves giving back to his community and founded the annual Haircuts & Hot Chocolate event each December, which provides free haircuts, toys, food, and other resources to families in need during the holiday season. He also enjoys sports, mentoring others, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact.
Stacie Pagano previously served as the Director of Research and Prospect Management at Saint Joseph’s University and as the Director of Advancement Operations at Albright College. Stacie holds a B.A. in Political Science from Saint Joseph’s University.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking and traveling the world with her husband and two daughters.
Caitlin Tercha joined the FPS team in October 2025. She is honored to lend her organizational expertise to the foundation as it embarks on the exciting journey of building the nation’s first cancer respite center.
Caitlin spent the first decade of her early career at La Salle University, where she also earned her M.A. in Professional Communication. A proud alum of the University of Scranton and St. Basil Academy, she carries forward their shared values of service, leadership, compassion, and purpose in everything she does.
She and her husband Dave live in Ambler with their three teenagers—Devin, Emma, and Connor—and their Goldendoodle, Sunny Rae. She loves beach days, book club nights, and a good game of pickleball with friends. Most weekends, you’ll find her cheering from the sidelines at one of her kids’ many sporting events.
Matt Calvert is a marketing professional with experience spanning nonprofits, political campaigns, major and minor league sports and the private sector. He is always looking for new ways to communicate with the world and is excited to help FPS promote the nation’s first-of-its-kind cancer respite center.
Matt moved to Philadelphia in early 2025 with his wife Kristina after seven years in Chicago, and they are enjoying exploring the city’s food and music scenes as they put down roots in their new community.
As an Respite Recipient herself, Nicole knows firsthand how amazing the FPS Community is! Nicole and her husband, Jay, have 2 sons, 2 daughters, and 1 son-in-law, a very spoiled and sassy English Bulldog, and two guinea pigs. They love to go camping during the spring and fall. Her favorite memory is seeing her sons having the time of their lives while on FPS Respite at Woodloch!
Angela grew up in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, developing a strong foundation in community, faith and service while attending Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Grade School, Mt. Saint Joseph’s Academy and Temple University. Experiences that shaped both her personal values and professional path.
After a rewarding 20-year career in sales with Comcast Advertising, Angela transitioned into mission-driven work and now serves as Director of Major Gifts at For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation. In this role, Angela has the privilege of building meaningful relationships and connecting generous supporters for a cause that provides hope, healing and respite to families facing cancer.
Beyond her professional life, Angela has been happily married to her husband, Ron, for 27 years, with whom she is proud parents of their 22-year-old daughter, Ava Rose. Angela cherishes time spent cooking for family and friends, staying active through exercise and enjoying life with her two beloved cats, Coco and Chanel.
Pam is a coal miner’s daughter and is originally from the small western Pennsylvania town of Dayton (It is south of Punxsutawney Phil’s home).
Pam graduated high school with a class size of 57, and enrolled at Penn State University, Main Campus. She graduated Penn State with a degree in Economics, and worked in her field for the first half of her career serving the needs of Penn State, the Borough of Norristown and the Borough of Doylestown in the fields of economic development and grant writing. She then had the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom for her daughters and became a full time volunteer for her church and her daughters’ school, serving on both the Pastoral Council and the Home and School Board. Most recently Pam served as the school secretary at St. Rose of Lima. Pam strives to attend to the needs of our Program Department and office with a smile. Pam’s family includes her husband Bob (who she met on Valentine’s Day in Patee Library at PSU), two adult daughters, Bridget and Christine, and her bulldog, Ernie. Pam and her family enjoy traveling by motor home and have had the chance to visit many sights – Key West to Acadia, Yosemite National Park to Walt Disney World. She also enjoys cooking and baking for her family and friends.
Bridget graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. She played Division I field hockey at both Saint Joseph’s University and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Following graduation, Bridget gained experience in event operations, marketing, and community engagement through roles with Major League Baseball and nonprofit organizations. She has also volunteered with the American Cancer Society and Dream Crazy for Gretta.
As the fourth oldest of eight kids, Bridget values connection, teamwork, and giving back. She is excited to strengthen community relationships, create memorable events, and help grow For Pete’s Sake’s fundraising efforts. She enjoys spending time at the beach, reading, and being with family and friends.
Emma is a 2022 Loyola University Maryland graduate with a Marketing BA. Emma has spent time volunteering for FPS and many other non-profits as she is passionate about community and a chance to impact others positively. After graduation from Loyola, Emma gained marketing experience locally in Norristown, PA, before she flew to Big Sky, Montana, for a summer to work in hospitality and explore the mountains.
Emma is always up for an adventure, especially if it means she can spend time with her family and friends. She loves country music and training for marathons. In the summer, you can find her on the beach in Ocean City, NJ, and during the winter, you can find her on the ski slopes.
Terri spent more than 25 years building communities through education and volunteer leadership. She values mission-driven work and is excited to join the For Pete’s Sake team.
Terri believes in the power of bringing people together to create meaningful connections and lasting impact. Having seen firsthand the impact respite can have on families facing cancer, she is honored to help create experiences that bring joy, connection, and a needed break from cancer.
Outside of work, Terri enjoys time with her husband, Mark, their three sons, and their labradoodle, Penni. She loves summer days at the beach, cheering on the Phillies, and rooting for the Nittany Lions as a proud Penn State graduate. Her love of family and commitment to community lead everything she does.
Tricia has been an oncology nurse for 35 years. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings as well as an oncology nurse navigator in Philadelphia, Maryland and North Carolina. She and her husband have two grown children. She loves spending time at the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Kate earned her undergraduate degree in Communications and Journalism in 2002 before pursuing a career in healthcare. She received her nursing degree from La Salle University in 2008 and later completed her School Nursing certification at La Salle University in 2010.
Kate began her nursing career in the Neuro ICU at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where she spent more than five years caring for critically ill patients. She then stepped away from her professional career to focus on raising her four children.
In 2020, Kate returned to nursing in a private practice setting before joining FPS in late 2025. She brings a unique combination of critical care experience, compassion, and a strong commitment to serving others.
Little known fact, Kate loves to coach youth sports, she has coached all her kids in either soccer, basketball, or baseball!
Mariann, a native of Philadelphia, which is where her tough streak comes from, and has been a Registered Nurse for 40 years. She received her R.N. from Fitzgerald-Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, and her B.S. in Psychology from Philadelphia University. She has held a variety of nursing and nursing management positions at Holy Redeemer Health Care System, the University of Washington at Seattle, Oxford Hospital in Philadelphia, and at Fox Rehabilitation Center.
Mariann and her husband, Herb, were the successful proprietors of MaryAnn Pastry Shoppe with locations in Doylestown, Pa, and Sea Isle City, NJ. She is a favorite in the FPS office due to her frequent contributions of powdered donuts, cinnamon buns and other decadent pastries. Mariann and Herb are the parents of nine children (including Founder/President, Marci Schankweiler) and reside in Doylestown and Sea Isle City. She is active in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Doylestown, and St. Joseph’s Church in Sea Isle City.
Tess is a 2024 St. Joseph’s University graduate with a degree in marketing. Previously, she has worked in marketing and communications for CCC Shines and Sacred Heart Academy.
In her free time, Tess enjoys going to Philadelphia Phillies games and performing in community theatre productions!
