Gwendolyn Woods was born and raised in Memphis, Tn . She graduated from Central High School and later received a track scholarship to University of Memphis where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Gwendolyn also attended University of Phoenix and earned a Master’s of Business Administration and Certificate of Human Resource Management.
Growing up in the inner city of Memphis and raised by a single mom after her father passed away from leukemia when she was just four years old, Gwendolyn has faced many challenges. However, the foundation from her mother and a particular mentorship from a middle school track coach significantly impacted her life as a child and pushed her to achieve greater goals for herself.
She is passionate about attempting to do that for our kids today. Gwendolyn has been blessed with several opportunities to work with youth in different organizations and is excited about being a part of the Memphis Boys & Girls Clubs. She is ready to “To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”
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Chief Financial Officer – Rene Fumich
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Head of Resource Mobilization and Marketing – James Moore
James Moore serves as Vice President for the Juice Plus+ Technical Training Center of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis. James had a successful track record as the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Hatchie River Region in Covington, Tennessee. James was nationally recognized for implementing education, self-sufficiency, workforce development, and financial literacy programs for at-risk youth. He was recognized by the Memphis Business Journal “Top 40 Under 40” in 1999. He is a graduate of LeMoyne-Owen College and a member of Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Cordova. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, and spending time with family. He is married and has two daughters.
James has a Professional Mission Statement: Learn to share and sell your vision. Have a missionary spirit about life and what you do so the people around you can feel your energy and passion.
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Database Manager & Administrative Assistant – Melodie Moore
Melodie is a native Memphian. She attended high school at Gateway Christian School, where she graduated as the female student of the year. She went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from the University of Memphis, where she was a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization, Golden Key International Honour Society, Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society, and was a recipient of the Presser Foundation Award and the UofM Young Alumni Legacy Award. While at UofM, she was also the head girl counselor for the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music’s Memphis Music Camp for multiple consecutive years. She was selected as one of Memphis Woman Magazine’s “Outstanding Young Women of Memphis” in 2008 in recognition of her volunteering and outreach efforts throughout the region. She is extremely grateful to be a part of BGCM, where she is excited to continue playing an active role in providing opportunities and growth for the city’s youth.
In her free time, Melodie enjoys reading sci-fi/fantasy books, baking, hiking, and watching movies (Marvel and Star Wars, in particular).
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Grants Coordinator II – Glynnis Anderson-Smith
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Grants Coordinator II – Catrina Berryhill
Catrina Berryhill is a native Memphian. Currently, the Grants Accountant at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis. She graduated from Central High School and later graduated Magna Cum Laude from Belhaven University Memphis Campus with B.S. Degree in Business Administration, Minor in Accounting. Catrina has extensive knowledge of grants and accounting. She is family-oriented and is inspired daily by her four sons. In her free time, Catrina likes to meditate, read, and spend time with family and friends. Catrina is grateful to be a part of a non-profit organization that thrives on education and youth development.
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Director of Accountant – Lydia Goodwin
Lydia started with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis family in May 2019. Lydia was born and raised in Arkansas, to a large family to say the least. She is number 12 of 14 children!
Lydia is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a B.S. Degree in Business Education. Lydia brings a wealth of accounting knowledge and experience with her. She was a staff accountant of Marshall Food Service LLC, which is the Burger King Franchise, and also America Works, which is a welfare to work program through the Department of Human Services.
Lydia believes every child deserves an opportunity to be nurtured and grow into being their very best.
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VP of Workforce & Career Development – Paula Guyton
Paula Guyton is a native of Memphis, TN. She attended Lemoyne-Owen College. Paula is an outgoing, dedicated, hardworking young lady who loves working with youth of all ages. She has been a staff member of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis since 2001. Paula has worked at four units, all in which she has been promoted.
Some of her achievements include Youth Development Professional, Professional Staff of the Year, Staff of the Year, Going the Extra Mile Nominee and Winner, Interim Club Director. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Paula believes in “Inspiring Youth to BE GREAT!”
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Administrative & HR Director– Amy Jones
Amy Jones is a native Memphian. Amy attended Webster University and earned a Master’s of HRM. Amy’s career spans various industries from education, housing, manufacturing, managed health care, insurance and non-profit organizations. Amy loves listening to music, enjoys reading, and spending time with her family.
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Club Staff Members
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