Erika Pluta
Board Member
I am currently a Social Worker at Saint Vincent Hospital on the maternity floor. I was introduced to Grady’s Decision while working in the NICU. I met Ryan as he was there meeting with another family and was in absolute awe by his organization and what they provide for families at their toughest times. I am currently the mother to 2 boys ages 8 and 6. I am new to being a part of the Grady’s board and just recently joined last year. I am passionate about Grady’s Decision and their mission as I see how this organization can help families first hand.
Katelyn Goodenow
Board Member
I became part of the Grady’s Decision family in 2018 when my son, Cade, was born and within 24 hours of birth was flown to Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh where he spent the next 80 days in the NICU. Grady’s was there for my family through our journey and I was so glad to be able to give back by joining the love team in 2020, and then the board in 2022.
In addition to my role as a board member I am a wife and mother. I also work in the mental health field as a behavior consultant and mobile therapist.
Danielle Sculley
Board Member
Danielle joined the Grady’s Decision Board in 2022. However, she has been heavily involved for the last several years with Grady’s Decision serving as a Love Team Member, as well as, Chairing the annual “Bags for Babies” bingo event and most recently Co-Chairing the “Miracles and Mike Walk and Family Carnival.
Danielle is married to her husband, Kevin and they live in Summit. Together they have 3 children, Ryan, and twins Madilyn and Owen. All 3 of the Sculley children were Grady’s babies due to their complicated gestation and premature births.
Danielle is a full time Speech-Language Pathologist. She works for IU5 and serves the 3-5 age group population in local homes, daycares, and preschools. She also works as a Birth-3 Early Intervention Evaluator as a per diem job.
Charles Lawrence
Board Member
Chuck Lawrence joined our Love Team in 2022 to connect with our Grady’s dads and was asked to join the Board of Directors in 2024.
Chuck and wife Emelia have two children, Ethan and Bella, their Miracle who spent 17 days at the St Vincent NICU and introduced them to Grady’s Decision.
Chuck works at Erie Insurance as a Senior Analyst and enjoys traveling with his family any chance he gets.
Renee Martin
Board Member
Renee was introduced to Grady’s when she had her son, Alexander. He decided to make his debut 2 months early in November of 2018. Not long after she became a volunteer on the love team, volunteering at fundraising events and recently a board member since March of 2023.
One of her favorite things to do is reach out to the families and offer words of encouragement and support or just be a shoulder for them to lean on.
Renee is married to her husband, Patrick and they live in Lawrence Park. Together they have one child, Alexander and two cats Gizmo and Callie.
If she is not volunteering for Grady’s or working as a nurse in the long term care setting, she’s spending time with her family.