Board Spotlight - Beth Stickles McDaniel

This month we are featuring former Board Member, Beth Stickles McDaniel. Her dedication and passion for our mission is unsurpassed. Thank you for your hard work, vision and leadership in support of our mission!

How long have you been serving on the Board at ICPYAS and what is your role?

I was on the Board from 2012-2022. I served as chair of the Development /Grants and Finance committees, Treasurer, and Liaison to the Honorary Board.

How did you learn about ICPYAS and become involved?

When Chaucie's Place was formed I learned about its mission from two of the early board members. My husband Dave and I were early supporters. In 2012 we were approached to serve on the Board. I had more time available to devote to the organization so we decided that I was the better fit.

What do you do for a living?

I'm retired now! I was a corporate and investment banker, and project facilitator. In 1999 I stared my own consulting company Get Results through which I worked mostly with local government units advising them on financial issues and capital projects.

What is your proudest ICPYAS moment?

That would have to be momentS! Our prevention programming for children, youth and adults is critical to the wellbeing of so many. Each time I see a newspaper article telling of an abuser being arrested or hear the statistics for how many reports of suspected abuse have been made because of the programs...that is my proudest moment!

What motivates you the most to serve others?

I believe that we have all been given different talents and experiences that we are responsible to use in the best way possible. For me, that is helping others live their best lives possible by supporting them in their efforts to do that.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I have always enjoyed volunteering and working with not-for-profit organizations. Golf and travel are the two biggest time absorbers in my life now! That's a good thing!

What about ICPYAS’s mission and work really motivates you?

Our focus on prevention, rather than after the fact service, is so important to so many. To empower people of all ages so they do not become victims of others or themselves is why I am such an advocate. Prevention is difficult to measure success and can be demoralizing; you seldom know how much good you have accomplished. Just one child saying "NO, don't do that to me" has to be enough; it is!

What would you most like people to know about ICPYAS?

The programs offered by ICPYAS are as critical for adults as they are for children and youth. Each of us has an obligation to be present everyday, observe, and react appropriately to things that may be going on in a younger person's life. Knowing the signs of abuse or suicidal thoughts in a person, young or old, can literally save a life.