Meet our Planning Committee
Jill
Cichowicz,
Planning Committee Chair
Jill’s unwavering commitment is to help individuals struggling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) by raising awareness about the challenges inherent in overcoming addiction. Through 2 End the Stigma she seeks to provide education, connection to resources, and the restoration of hope to individuals and families seeking help. It is in this way she fulfills her desire to create a legacy honoring the life of her twin brother, Scott.
Stephanie graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Denver with a degree in Sports, Entertainment, and Event Management. With a diverse background in hospitality, she has worked at several resorts and country clubs, honing her skills in event planning and customer service. Now residing in Williamsburg with her husband and two children, she is passionate about giving back to her community and enjoys volunteering with organizations that make a positive impact.
Stephanie
Adler
Alden
Gregory
Alden is the Therapy Coordinator for Verity Addiction, a psychiatric practice in Richmond that specializes in addiction medicine. She is a Resident in Counseling, working towards her LPC. A native Richmonder, Alden earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Miami University of Ohio and a Master's degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from VCU. Her work at The McShin Foundation fuels her passion for her work in addiction recovery.
Autumn Redford attended Ohio State University and then transferred to Sam Houston State University where she studied in public relations and promotions.
Autumn has a background in hospitality and is currently the Marketing Manager for Four Rivers Wealth Management Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial, LLC where she has the pleasure of planning all of their client events.
In addition to her job and her work with 2 End the Stigma, Autumn is dedicated to giving back to her community which is why she also serves as the marketing director for the Midlothian Athletic Booster Association and is one of the team moms for the Midlothian High School Football program. But her favorite job is being a wife and a devoted mother of 2 teenage boys.
Autumn
Redford
Chelsea
Rushbrook
Chelsea Rushbrook is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist at Rams in Recovery, Virginia Commonwealth University's collegiate recovery program, and is also a person in long-term recovery. In 2017, Chelsea endured a profound personal loss when her son's father, Brandon, succumbed to Substance Use Disorder through an accidental overdose. She began her peer support journey in 2021 with AmeriCorps, completing four terms of service and receiving the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for contributing over 5,000 hours to service.
Currently, Chelsea is an undergraduate student at VCU, majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Addiction Studies and minoring in Sociology. Over the years, she has supported hundreds of individuals struggling with Substance Use Disorder, tirelessly advocating for rights restoration, treatment access, and reducing stigma. Chelsea's commitment to "living her recovery out loud" has become a powerful force in her advocacy work.
Amanda (Mandy) is an analyst at San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) in San Diego, CA where she has held several finance related positions since joining the company in 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, and a Masters of Business Administration from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. where she has held several Finance Related positions since joining in 2011. In addition to her role on the Planning Committee she serves as the Treasurer on the 2 End the Stigma Board of Directors.
Amanda
White
Tony
Zebrowski
Tony is Jill and Scott’s brother and brings his passion for creating a lasting legacy for his brother to his work with 2 End the Stigma. He has more than 25 years’ experience with Capital One in sales leadership, coaching, team development and project management. He holds a BS degree from the University of Virginia and a Masters degree from the US Sports Academy. He lives in Richmond with his wife and 3 children.
Planning Subcommittee Members
Tanya Baldwin
Amy
Mead
