These three traits best describe Carole Carter. She is passionate about using her energy, creativity, relationships and experience to help our community become stronger.
Carole has over 29 years of experience in non profit leadership. As a former YMCA Executive, with extensive experience in operations and financial development, she understands the challenges facing children and families. She is a proven strong leader and teacher with excellent performance and outcomes in all areas of not for profit work including: financial development, board and volunteer development, staff development and relationship building. She has raised over $28,000,000 for philanthropic work in middle Tennessee.
She is a trusted professional with the ability to visualize the future needs of a community and lead a team of staff and volunteers to achieve the vision. Carole is the recipient of the 2010 Restore Small Groups Hope Award and the creator of Philanthropy University, a training and development program for YMCA leaders. She has an A.S. Degree in Business and Commerce and a B.A. Degree in Management and Human Relations from Trevecca Nazarene University.
Carole currently resides in Historic East Nashville with her husband and four fur babies, Gabbie, Max, Eli and Moochie.
Board of Directors
Bethany Sharp
A lifetime lover of all things entertainment, Bethany stepped onto the stage, discovering her passion for dance and stage performance, at the early age of four. Throughout her childhood and into her adult life, Bethany studied dance from some of the top dance schools in Nashville and shortly after college earned a spot in the NFL as a Tennessee Titans Cheerleader. During this time, she had the honor of cheering on the field at Super Bowl XXXIV and performed in the opening show with country music super star Travis Tritt.
Dance has been only one of the many performance outlets for Bethany. Her love
for the stage led her into the world of beauty pageants, and in 2012 she was crowned Mrs. Tennessee America and competed at Mrs. America later that year, placing in the top six. This was not Bethany’s first modeling rodeo. Bethany is a former Carol Wior swimsuit model and Epiphone Guitar calendar model and has appeared on television and in runway fashion shows for many Nashville boutiques, Wrangler Jeans, and country music fashion designers Manuel and Corello. Bethany was named, by Nashville Lifestyles magazine, one of Nashville’s 25 most beautiful people of 2012, alongside Lisa Marie Presley, CMT’s Cody Alan and Denise Jackson (wife to Alan Jackson).
Additionally, Bethany has had a successful career in acting and television hosting. She has appeared in several commercials, web-series and music videos including Carrie Underwood’s video for her hit single “Two Black Cadillacs”, where she starred alongside Underwood, as they got revenge on a two-timing man. In 2014, she was cast as a lead actress in the faith-based film, “Where Is Good?”, which premiered in select theatres from coast to coast and can now be found in Walmart stores across the country and on Amazon. Bethany has also worked as an on-camera host interviewing dozens of music, television and sports celebrities including Trisha Yearwood, Joe Montana, Colton Dixon, cast members of the hit show “Nashville” and has worked as a live event emcee for events such as Clay Walker’s “Band Against MS” and the Mrs. Tennessee and Mrs. Mississippi America pageants.
Bethany currently resides with her husband and three boys in the beautiful city of Franklin, Tennessee.
Christy Gardner, DPT
Dr. Gardner grew up in the small town of Shelbyville, TN where she lived until college. Attending Middle Tennessee State University, she majored in Chemistry, was the President of her sorority, and was elected to the Homecoming Court. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and was accepted to graduate school at Belmont University where she studied physical therapy. Christy graduated Summa Cum Laude from Belmont, with a perfect 4.0, to earn her doctorate in physical therapy.
After graduation, Christy practiced in the field of Orthopedics until she had children, at which time she stayed at home to raise her family. It was after her first child was born that Christy met the Lord, a life-changing discovery that impacted her to serve at church and in various ministries.
Christy served as secretary on the Board of Stewards at St. Paul Christian Church, and later worked in the Children’s Ministry at St. Paul. She also volunteered to lead support groups for a local ministry called Restore, a ministry that is now international. Christy continues to volunteer for Restore, and has served two terms as their silent auction chair, raising over 100K both years as chair.
Christy resides in Brentwood, TN with her husband Jeff, and children Jake, Sydney and Luke.
David Baldini
David Baldini is a business owner and entrepreneur with over 20 years of C-Suite experience. David is the Chief Operating Officer of Go Epic Solutions, where he leads day-to-day operations, business development, and corporate recruiting efforts. David was the former Chief Executive Officer for integrateIT, where he was responsible for business development, corporate vision, and strategic growth. David managed all aspects of the company, to include corporate finance, corporate operations, recruiting, and bid and proposal efforts. David sold integrateIT to Markon Solutions in 2022, where he worked as a Senior Vice President until joining GES. David's prior professional experience includes working as a financial analyst at KPMG and as a consultant with Accenture and Booz Allen Hamilton.
David is proud of his entrepreneurial and services efforts, as he is a partner at New Street Sports Agency and an active contributor and board member for CHARM and Yellow Ribbons United. The CHARM Foundation holds a special place in his heart, as it has provided an opportunity to collaborate in bettering the lives of children and their families. His son, Jake, serves as a junior board member and social media manager for CHARM.
David graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia with concentrations in finance and business administration.
David resides in Northern Virginia and is married to his wife, Jenny, and is the father of three amazing boys; Jake, Kai, and Grant.
Penny Rhéaume Brand
Penny Rhéaume Brand is a registered nurse with over 34 years of experience in healthcare. Her professional journey, combined with her personal experiences as a mother, has shaped a lifelong commitment to caring for, advocating for, and improving the lives of children and their families. Penny was married for more than 30 years and the mother of one daughter, Lindsay, whom she lost as a child to medulloblastoma, a form of childhood brain cancer. She is also a devoted stepmother to her stepson Eric, who has been an integral part of her life since childhood, and a proud grandmother of two. These experiences have profoundly influenced Penny’s compassion and dedication to children facing serious illness and the families who walk alongside them.
Penny has devoted herself to supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer and other life-changing circumstances. She was honored to become the first wish parent invited to serve on the Board of Directors of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona, where she served for six years. She also served on the Parent Advisory Board at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, providing the invaluable perspective of a parent and advocate.
Since Lindsay’s passing, Penny has continued to dedicate her time, voice, and relationships to raising awareness and support for children battling cancer. Her philanthropic efforts have focused on bringing hope, compassion, and meaningful resources to children and families during some of the most challenging seasons of their lives.
Penny is also the co-founder of 10Seven LLC, a film production company currently developing a true-life feature film based on the story of her daughter, Lindsay, whose journey with childhood cancer continues to inspire Penny’s commitment to bringing greater awareness to the challenges faced by children with cancer and the families who walk alongside them.
At the heart of all that Penny does is a simple, yet deeply held belief: every child deserves hope, to be seen, and to know they are not alone. She is honored to continue her lifelong commitment to children through service, advocacy and philanthropy.
Executive Director
Carole Carter
Passionate.
Energetic.
Friend Raiser.
These three traits best describe Carole Carter. She is passionate about using her energy, creativity, relationships and experience to help our community become stronger.
Carole has over 29 years of experience in non profit leadership. As a former YMCA Executive, with extensive experience in operations and financial development, she understands the challenges facing children and families. She is a proven strong leader and teacher with excellent performance and outcomes in all areas of not for profit work including: financial development, board and volunteer development, staff development and relationship building. She has raised over $28,000,000 for philanthropic work in middle Tennessee.
She is a trusted professional with the ability to visualize the future needs of a community and lead a team of staff and volunteers to achieve the vision. Carole is the recipient of the 2010 Restore Small Groups Hope Award and the creator of Philanthropy University, a training and development program for YMCA leaders. She has an A.S. Degree in Business and Commerce and a B.A. Degree in Management and Human Relations from Trevecca Nazarene University.
Carole currently resides in Historic East Nashville with her husband and four fur babies, Gabbie, Max, Eli and Moochie.
Board of Directors
Bethany Sharp
Dance has been only one of the many performance outlets for Bethany. Her love
for the stage led her into the world of beauty pageants, and in 2012 she was crowned Mrs. Tennessee America and competed at Mrs. America later that year, placing in the top six. This was not Bethany’s first modeling rodeo. Bethany is a former Carol Wior swimsuit model and Epiphone Guitar calendar model and has appeared on television and in runway fashion shows for many Nashville boutiques, Wrangler Jeans, and country music fashion designers Manuel and Corello. Bethany was named, by Nashville Lifestyles magazine, one of Nashville’s 25 most beautiful people of 2012, alongside Lisa Marie Presley, CMT’s Cody Alan and Denise Jackson (wife to Alan Jackson).
Additionally, Bethany has had a successful career in acting and television hosting. She has appeared in several commercials, web-series and music videos including Carrie Underwood’s video for her hit single “Two Black Cadillacs”, where she starred alongside Underwood, as they got revenge on a two-timing man. In 2014, she was cast as a lead actress in the faith-based film, “Where Is Good?”, which premiered in select theatres from coast to coast and can now be found in Walmart stores across the country and on Amazon. Bethany has also worked as an on-camera host interviewing dozens of music, television and sports celebrities including Trisha Yearwood, Joe Montana, Colton Dixon, cast members of the hit show “Nashville” and has worked as a live event emcee for events such as Clay Walker’s “Band Against MS” and the Mrs. Tennessee and Mrs. Mississippi America pageants.
Bethany currently resides with her husband and three boys in the beautiful city of Franklin, Tennessee.
Christy Gardner, DPT
After graduation, Christy practiced in the field of Orthopedics until she had children, at which time she stayed at home to raise her family. It was after her first child was born that Christy met the Lord, a life-changing discovery that impacted her to serve at church and in various ministries.
Christy served as secretary on the Board of Stewards at St. Paul Christian Church, and later worked in the Children’s Ministry at St. Paul. She also volunteered to lead support groups for a local ministry called Restore, a ministry that is now international. Christy continues to volunteer for Restore, and has served two terms as their silent auction chair, raising over 100K both years as chair.
Christy resides in Brentwood, TN with her husband Jeff, and children Jake, Sydney and Luke.
David Baldini
David is proud of his entrepreneurial and services efforts, as he is a partner at New Street Sports Agency and an active contributor and board member for CHARM and Yellow Ribbons United. The CHARM Foundation holds a special place in his heart, as it has provided an opportunity to collaborate in bettering the lives of children and their families. His son, Jake, serves as a junior board member and social media manager for CHARM.
David graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia with concentrations in finance and business administration.
David resides in Northern Virginia and is married to his wife, Jenny, and is the father of three amazing boys; Jake, Kai, and Grant.
Penny Rhéaume Brand
Penny Rhéaume Brand is a registered nurse with over 34 years of experience in healthcare. Her professional journey, combined with her personal experiences as a mother, has shaped a lifelong commitment to caring for, advocating for, and improving the lives of children and their families.
Penny was married for more than 30 years and the mother of one daughter, Lindsay, whom she lost as a child to medulloblastoma, a form of childhood brain cancer. She is also a devoted stepmother to her stepson Eric, who has been an integral part of her life since childhood, and a proud grandmother of two. These experiences have profoundly influenced Penny’s compassion and dedication to children facing serious illness and the families who walk alongside them.
Penny has devoted herself to supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer and other life-changing circumstances. She was honored to become the first wish parent invited to serve on the Board of Directors of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona, where she served for six years. She also served on the Parent Advisory Board at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, providing the invaluable perspective of a parent and advocate.
Since Lindsay’s passing, Penny has continued to dedicate her time, voice, and relationships to raising awareness and support for children battling cancer. Her philanthropic efforts have focused on bringing hope, compassion, and meaningful resources to children and families during some of the most challenging seasons of their lives.
Penny is also the co-founder of 10Seven LLC, a film production company currently developing a true-life feature film based on the story of her daughter, Lindsay, whose journey with childhood cancer continues to inspire Penny’s commitment to bringing greater awareness to the challenges faced by children with cancer and the families who walk alongside them.
At the heart of all that Penny does is a simple, yet deeply held belief: every child deserves hope, to be seen, and to know they are not alone. She is honored to continue her lifelong commitment to children through service, advocacy and philanthropy.
Penny currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.