The Joanne W. Charles Memorial Foundation is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors committed to creating meaningful change through awareness, empowerment, and hope. Our Board brings together diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise, united by a shared commitment to advancing ovarian cancer awareness, supporting education and research, and strengthening the communities we serve.
Our Board works to ensure that individuals and families have access to the knowledge, resources, and support they need to make informed decisions and navigate the challenges of ovarian cancer. We believe that awareness inspires action, empowerment gives individuals a voice, and hope fuels the possibility of a better tomorrow.
Annie L. Robinson, our Board leads with compassion, accountability, and purpose. Together, we strive to amplify awareness, empower individuals and communities, and cultivate hope, particularly for those in rural and underserved communities where access to information and resources can be limited.
We raise awareness. We empower communities. We inspire hope. Together, we work toward a future where ovarian cancer is no longer a silent threat.
Annie Robinson
Founder
Annie Robinson, born in May 1950 in Summerton, South Carolina, the historic home of the landmark civil rights case Briggs v. Elliott, is a dedicated community leader whose life reflects resilience, service, and purpose. A 1968 graduate of Scott’s Branch High School, she continued her education…
Tamiko Fletcher
President & Co-Founder
Tamiko Fletcher is passionate about the vision of her Aunt Annie Robinson to start an ovarian cancer awareness walk, which has evolved into the Joanne W. Charles Memorial Foundation. An engineering graduate of the University of South Carolina and the University of Miami, Tamiko has worked in the…
Cassandra Hazelton
Community Outreach
Cassandra dedicated both her professional and personal life to service. She attended Voorhees College and Charleston Southern University and has spent more than 21 years working in the law enforcement sector as a Senior Accountant, where she has built a reputation for integrity…
Dylan Bess
Legal Advisor
Dylan A. Bess, Esq. is a Board Member of the Joanne W. Charles Memorial Foundation, where he provides legal counsel and strategic guidance in support of its mission. A shareholder at The Wilson PC, he focuses on employment-related injuries and wrongful death cases across Georgia and South Carolina…
Nikki Bess
Marketing & Digital Engagement
Nikki Bess is a dedicated community leader and graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, and Clemson University, where she received her MBA. She brings experience in technology, project management, and strategic…
Thanh Dinh
Treasurer
Thanh Dinh is a proud Maryland native and graduate of George Washington University with over a decade of experience leading complex, compliance-driven initiatives across federal and nonprofit sectors. Known for building strong governance frameworks and aligning teams around clear outcomes…