Our Board Members
Elizabeth Boyette
Executive Director
Elizabeth Boyette, founder and Executive Director of the Cody Boyette Foundation, brings the groundwork of faith to the team with a BA in Religion and Christian Counseling from Liberty University (VA). She has always served and supported others in spiritual growth. Elizabeth's professional experience was in higher education before Cody's diagnosis. Liz now works full-time as a health coach with Plexus, and remains dedicated to ministry at her church and in her community. She also is passionate about speaking at events, on the topic of "Life After Loss."
"I’ve had the greatest honor of being Cody’s wife. Cody has taught me some of the most valuable lessons about what it means to truly LIVE. I started the Cody Boyette Foundation to share Cody's story of strength, hope, and perseverance, and use these qualities to serve families as they battle cancer. We exist to help these families cultivate hope and joy, as they walk through a journey I know all too well."
Anthony Beeker
Director of Operations
Anthony has a deeply rooted passion for people and helping those in their times of greatest need. He has served in an oversight role for a growing faith organization in addition to his business background in the financial services industry.
Anthony loves building teams to solve complex problems and has led in areas of Compliance, Technology, Operations and Data Analytics. Anthony holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Queens University's McColl School of Business.
Nicole Balsamello
Secretary
Nicole Balsamello Potter grew up in New York and attended Lynchburg College in Virginia for her undergraduate career where she met her husband, Justin, who was completing his Master's degree at the time. Nicole currently serves as the Director of Admissions at the University of Mount Olive, and earned her Master of Science degree in Higher Education Student Affairs Leadership through Cardinal Stritch University's online program.
In 2017, Nicole was diagnosed with Stage II Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma and underwent ABVD chemotherapy treatment. With Nicole's family states away, she was comforted by the support of her colleagues - who definitely feel like family. Liz even took Nicole to get her hair cut when her hair started falling out. Nicole was able to get to know Cody through Liz, and serving on the Board of Directors for his foundation is a huge honor.
Amy Meinweiser
Treasurer
Amy Meinweiser serves as Treasurer, and has been a Finance & Accounting professional for most of her career. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Campbell University, and has completed two years of additional upper level accounting classes at Liberty University. Amy also joins us with non-profit experience.
"The mission of this organization hits close to my heart, as I lost my father to Lymphoma when I was young. I look at this opportunity to work with others to help cancer patients and their families to make memories together, as a true honor. While I did not know Cody and Liz personally during Cody's journey, I did follow them closely through another family member."
Collette Mattmiller
Relations Development Director
Collette Mattmiller serves as the Relations Development Director, and brings professional experience in Manufacturing, Finance, and Entertainment. With a BS in Psychology from Kutztown University (PA), and a MS in Organizational Development from Queens University (NC), Collette enjoys leading teams to their highest potential and is excited to bring Cody's vision forward.
"Cody and Elizabeth have the special gift of instilling hope in even the toughest situations. Cody was a joy and a light and it is my absolute honor to bring his vision forward, so that others can experience joy with the ones they love."
Katie Hardy
Director of Patient Experiences
Katie Hardy serves as the Director of Patient Experiences and works as a nurse on the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at the UNC Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. She cherishes the opportunity to come alongside patients and their families, and walk with them through difficult times by providing opportunities, peace and a friendly face.
"I admitted Cody and Liz the first day of his transplant. I remember walking into room #18 for the first time and seeing Cody. I knew quickly that they were special people, and we connected over shower shields, Eli and our faith. Cody never complained and remained positive in the worst of situations. He was a true example of Christ, and a man who deserves to be remembered and honored. I'm so honored to serve as part of his foundation."