Michelle Drabek From volunteer to Executive Director On the morning of April 21, 2026, we had the privilege of hearing from Michelle Drabek, the Executive Director of Made 4 Me. Her journey is as meaningful as the work she now leads. Michelle began as a volunteer in 2018, back when the organization operated out of garages, and steadily grew into leadership through hands-on service, humility, and a deep commitment to others. Her path from stay-at-home mother to Executive Direc

Ashley Burman A brave soul dedicated to polio eradication With a Master of Public Health from Tulane University, experience in public service, and roles with the World Health Organization focused on polio eradication, Ashley has spent her career on the front lines of prevention, preparedness, and community health. She’s also lived the work, serving internationally and learning firsthand how public health succeeds or fails based on trust, access, and local partnership. That pe

Halie Sue Clifton Meet Halie Sue Clifton Some people make a career out of moving fast. Halie Sue Clifton has made a career out of moving purposefully and that distinction matters. Halie serves as the Director of Special Gifts at Methodist Home for Children, and she’s been doing that work with steady joy for the past eight years. Before that, she sharpened her development experience with UNC–Chapel Hill and at Meredith College (her alma mater), learning how to connect mission-