Meet The Team
Jacqueline Zdrojowy
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Jacqueline Zdrojowy, our Chief Executive Officer who is also affectionately known as JZ, grew up in…
Jacqueline Zdrojowy
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Jacqueline Zdrojowy, our Chief Executive Officer who is also affectionately known as JZ, grew up in Birmingham, AL. If you happen to run into her on an autumn Saturday, she will more than likely be wearing a crimson t-shirt and will probably input Roll Tide into your conversation at some point. Jacqueline has been married to her husband, Brian, for nearly twenty years, and together they have seven beautiful children (six biological and one adopted). Jacqueline is passionate about men, women and youth realizing their value and discovering the purpose they were created for. Jacqueline has been actively involved in serving and ministering for over eighteen years. She believes that no matter one’s background or story, it only takes one generation of change to change the story for all future generations that follow. Working at Pregnancy Solutions has fit her passions perfectly as she has the opportunity to lead a non-profit that offers that hope and Good News to every client that enters their doors. Jacqueline loves serving alongside her husband at a local church they planted in 2013 and is always planning her family’s next road trip adventure.
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Bobbie Smith
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Our Chief Financial Officer, Bobbie Smith, joined Pregnancy Solutions in 2012 and has extensive…
Bobbie Smith
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Our Chief Financial Officer, Bobbie Smith, joined Pregnancy Solutions in 2012 and has extensive experience operating small businesses including travel agencies, bookkeeping and air conditioning. As a single mom for over 10 years, she has learned to be resourceful in finding ways for her family to enjoy life on a budget. She loves encouraging others to thrive and is always available for support and education. Bobbie is a self-proclaimed nerd who loves spreadsheets, technology, and research.
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Elizabeth Onica
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES
Elizabeth joined the Pregnancy Solutions Team as the Director of Health Services in the spring of 2024. She grew up in Florida...
Elizabeth Onica
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES
Elizabeth joined the Pregnancy Solutions Team as a Nurse Manager in the Spring of 2024. She grew up in Florida and has been happily married to her husband Alex for over 6 years. In their free time they love to travel, play tennis, grow their garden, and enjoy the sun at the pool and beach. Elizabeth graduated in 2017 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from FGCU. She has worked in different hospital settings including an ICU in which she worked as an Assistant Nurse Manager. She relocated to Punta Gorda with her husband in 2023 and started volunteering at Pregnancy Solutions before taking this full time job. Elizabeth has a passion for walking with people through difficult times in their lives.
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Melissa Gordon
Director of Advancement
Melissa Gordon is newly married and the proud mom of a blended family of six. Melissa came to…
Melissa Gordon
Director of Advancement
Melissa Gordon is newly married and the proud mom of a blended family of six. Melissa came to Pregnancy Solutions in 2020 with a background of helping others improve their lives and overcome their circumstances through education and fitness. She is passionate about walking in partnership with others as they navigate life’s many challenges. In her free time, she enjoys reading classic novels and planning trips to unique locations.
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Ben Jett
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EMPOWERMENT
Ben Jett is our Director of Family Empowerment. Ben has been happily married for 6 years. He has two…
Ben Jett
DIRECTOR OF FAMILY EMPOWERMENT
Ben Jett is our Director of Family Empowerment. Ben has been happily married for 6 years. He has two beautiful children. Ben has been working with men and young adults for 9 years. Ben is most fulfilled when he is helping people break free from the hurt and barriers that keep them from reaching their full potential. Ben thrives on speaking life into people and helping people gain the tools they need to be successful! Ben is an adventurer at heart and is an avid film fan and is always good for a joke!
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Alisha Ayala
SONOGRAPHER RDMS (OB/GYN) R.T.(s) (ARRT)
Alisha Ayala is one of our ARDMS certified sonographers. Alisha and her husband have been…
Alisha Ayala
SONOGRAPHER RDMS
Alisha Ayala is one of our ARDMS certified sonographers. Alisha and her husband have been together since 2000 and have five children. Alisha received her Associates of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in October 2015 and has been with Pregnancy Solutions since December 2015. Alisha received her certification by the ARDMS in OB/GYN in February 2018. Alisha loves giving the women and men that come through Pregnancy Solutions an inside look at the life that they have created. Alisha also enjoys just being there to listen to people in their time of need and helping in any way she can.
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Julie Zayets
SONOGRAPHER
Julie Zayets is one of our certified ultrasound technicians. She is certified in OB/GYN, Abdomen…
Julie Zayets
SONOGRAPHER
Julie Zayets is one of our certified ultrasound technicians. She is certified in OB/GYN, Abdomen, and Vascular sonography. She has been certified since 2018. She is a mother to 3 children and has been married for 10 years. At Pregnancy Solutions, Julie enjoys seeing the joyous smiles on each client’s face when they see their baby on the ultrasound monitor and enjoys helping in any way she can. When not at work, Julie enjoys spending time with her children at the beach, baking, and spending time with many close friends or family.
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Faith Russell
REGISTERED NURSE
Faith joined the Pregnancy Solutions team as a Registered Nurse in July 2024.
Faith Russell
REGISTERED NURSE
Faith joined the Pregnancy Solutions team as a Registered Nurse in July 2024. She has been married to the love of her life, Charlie, since June of 2016, and together they have two beautiful little girls. Faith relocated from Nashville, Tennessee to Port Charlotte in the spring of 2022. She graduated from Aurora University in Chicago, Illinois in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has nursing experience working in oncology and home health, but her desire has always been to work as a nurse with women through pregnancy and beyond. She is grateful to have the opportunity to work with women as they discover the beauty and adventure that motherhood and new life bring. She has a heart for serving others and for meeting them exactly where they are. When she’s not working, Faith loves spending time with her family, playing board games, cooking, and going to amusement parks.
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Martha Pellegrino
REGISTERED NURSE & IBCLC
Martha began volunteering at Pregnancy Solutions in 2021, worked as...
Martha Pellegrino
REGISTERED NURSE & IBCLC
Martha began volunteering at Pregnancy Solutions in 2021, worked as the STI Coordinator from 2022-23, and now serves as the RN Lactation Consultant for Pregnancy Solutions. The joy of her life is her family, which includes her husband, Tom, of 30 years and her two wonderful children. Martha graduated from the University of Florida and has been a nurse for 34 years, always in women’s and children’s services. In 2000, she became a Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and now has a passion for helping families navigate through the prenatal, labor, and postpartum transition. Martha serves on committees at her church and works as a substitute teacher in the children’s ministry. When home together, Martha and her family enjoy going to movies, traveling, and an occasional escape room.
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Emily Korchuk
REGISTERED NURSE & NORTH PORT ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
Emily joined the Pregnancy Solutions team in the fall of 2022. Emily was born in Colorado and raised in Florida. She grew up in a large family...
Emily Korchuk
NORTH PORT ASSISTANT COORDINATOR & REGISTERED NURSE
Emily joined the Pregnancy Solutions team in the fall of 2022. Emily was born in Colorado and raised in Florida. She grew up in a large family and is number 6 out of 10 children. Emily's passion is making people feel loved and comforted during the tough times in their lives. Emily started her journey of working with young moms as an intern at her high school daycare and never lost her passion for helping pregnant women in need. She later became a volunteer at Pregnancy Solutions and eventually joined our staff. When Emily is not at work she enjoys sewing, playing the cello, or studying a theology book.
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Grace Thompson
MARKETING & EVENTS COORDINATOR
Grace joined the Pregnancy Solutions team in the fall of 2023 and serves as the Marketing & Events Coordinator...
Grace Thompson
MARKETING & EVENTS COORDINATOR
Grace joined the Pregnancy Solutions team in the fall of 2023 and serves as the Marketing & Events Coordinator. Grace is happily married to the love of her life, RJ, and she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in English & Writing from Liberty University. In addition to her role at Pregnancy Solutions, she is currently in graduate school. Her passion is making people feel loved and seen, and she has a heart for helping others share their stories. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, reading, playing piano, traveling, and going on dates with her husband. She has self-published 1 book and plans to publish more! Grace is due this spring with her first child, and she cannot wait to be a mom!
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Selina Zdrojowy
CONTENT CREATOR
Selina joined the team in the summer of 2024 as a Content Creator, assisting with social media...
Selina Zdrojowy
CONTENT CREATOR
Selina joined Pregnancy Solutions in the summer of 2024 as a content creator, assisting with social media and marketing. Selina leads the youth worship team at her church and serves in their creative department as well. Selina is currently finishing her high school diploma and plans on pursuing an education in worship and pastoral ministries. She is excited to be a part of the Pregnancy Solutions team and for the opportunity to love on people in whatever way she can. Outside of work Selina loves to write music, go for walks on the beach, and spend time with her family.
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Ashley Rose
GRANT & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Ashley Rose is a proud step mom to an amazing 5 year old and has been married for 2 years to the...
Ashley Rose
GRANTS COORDINATOR
Ashley Rose is a proud step mom to an amazing 5 year old and is married to the love of her life, Ryan. Ashley has grown up in North Port, Florida and is invested in helping those who live there and in the surrounding communities. Ashley graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelors in Education and was a teacher for 6 years prior to onboarding with Pregnancy Solutions. Though working with kids is one of her passions, Ashley says God called her to pursue more. Taking an interest to the root of a child, their parents and home, Ashley decided that working with families in crisis to help provide grounded stability and hope for their future is her true calling. Through life experiences, Ashley brings empathy and love when working with families and is fulfilled when she can watch them succeed. When not at work you can find Ashley spending time volunteering on a farm with horses or enjoying family time with her husband and daughter.
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Christine Carey
VENICE CENTER COORDINATOR & CHURCH AND COMMUNITY LIAISON
Christine joined Pregnancy Solutions this year. She currently serves as the Venice Center Coordinator and...
Christine Carey
VENICE CENTER COORDINATOR AND CHURCH & COMMUNITY LIAISON
Christine joined Pregnancy Solutions this year. She currently serves as the Venice Center Coordinator and the Church & Community Liaison. She was born in New York and was raised in Florida most of her life. She graduated with her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in Hawaii and lived there for 6 years. She was a teacher for 20 years and the director of a grief center for 4 years. When Christine is not working, she enjoys traveling, playing with her two pups and guinea pig, and spending time with her two children and husband.
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Janine Tucker
ARCADIA CENTER COORDINATOR
Janine is our Arcadia Center Coordinator at Pregnancy Solutions. She joined the team in early 2024...
Janine Tucker
ARCADIA CENTER COORDINATOR
Janine serves as the Arcadia Center Coordinator! She joined the Pregnancy Solutions team in early 2024.
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Ashlyn Johnson
PORT CHARLOTTE CENTER COORDINATOR
A Florida girl at heart, Ashlyn is happily married to her high school sweetheart. She loves spending sunny days with her husband and son. She is committed to caring for others and guiding them towards a deeper relationship with Jesus.
Anne McKeon
NORTH PORT CENTER COORDINATOR & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Anne hails from Buffalo, New York, and is an avid Buffalo Bills fan...
Anne McKeon
NORTH PORT CENTER COORDINATOR & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Anne is our Center Coordinator in the North Port Office and Volunteer Coordinator, joining us in August 2023. She hails from Buffalo, New York, and is an avid Buffalo Bills fan. She graduated from Buffalo State College with a BA in Business Communications and moved to Florida in 1989. She is happily married to Craig, a native Floridian, and is the mother of 3 adult daughters. Before joining Pregnancy Solutions, she worked for the Catholic Church for 20 years as Director of Faith Formation with a Master's Degree in Pastoral Ministry and Theology. Her interests include meeting new people and learning different cultures. She is passionate about exploring small communities and traveling.
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Audrey Pirillo
VENICE ASSISTANT COORDINATOR & BRAND AMBASSADOR
Audrey Pirillo joined the team in the Fall of 2022. She was born and raised in Homestead, Florida, and recently moved to Port Charlotte. She got married in January of 2022 to her wonderful husband Kris...
Audrey Pirillo
VENICE ASSISTANT COORDINATOR & BRAND AMBASSADOR
Audrey Pirillo joined the team in the Fall of 2022. She was born and raised in Homestead, Florida, and recently moved to Port Charlotte. She got married in January of 2022 to her wonderful husband Kris. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in interdisciplinary studies with Art and Christian Counseling from Trinity Baptist College. Audrey was a middle school teacher for two years. She loves people and photography. When not at work, Audrey is helping her church and husband with their church's social media page or taking photos of friends and family. Her dream is to be a mother and her goal is to show the love of Jesus to others.
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Dena Duran
ARCADIA ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
Dena currently serves as the Arcadia Assistant Coordinator! She joined the team in March 2024...
Dena Duran
ARCADIA ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
I was born and raised in Arcadia and have been blessed with three wonderful children Micaela, Jonathon, and Faith. I have one beautiful granddaughter Avery. I enjoy spending as much time as I can with my daughters that live close by or traveling to spend time with my son in Pittsburgh, who is serving in the United States Air Force Reserves. I am blessed to be able to watch my granddaughter a couple of days each week, as spending quality time with her is one of the greatest blessings. I enjoy being in church, listening to praise and worship music, and going to Gospel sings. My hearts desire is to serve and love others the way that God loves me.
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Isaak Mayhew
OUTREACH & EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Isaak has worked in outreach ministry for 3 years, and that is where he met his beautiful wife...
Isaak Mayhew
OUTREACH & EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Isaak has worked in outreach ministry for 3 years, and that is where he met his beautiful wife. He loves getting the opportunity to connect with churches and schools, making a lasting connection that reflects Christ. He is a musician at heart and loves playing guitar and using his first instrument, which is his voice. He is also a huge nerd and could talk forever about fantastic worlds and amazing stories.
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Lydia Forlow
EVENTS
Lydia joined the team in the fall of 2023, and she helps out with community events. She recently married her highschool sweetheart...
Lydia Forlow
INTERVENTION COORDINATOR
Lydia Forlow joined the team in the fall of 2023 and is currently serving as an Intervention Coordinator. Lydia recently married her highschool sweetheart, Luke Forlow, and is excited to spend the rest of her life with him. She is currently in training to become a certified doula and has a passion for helping mamas and babies. Lydia has been involved with Pregnancy Solutions for several years, volunteering in the boutique and as a Thrive intern. Lydia serves in many different positions at her church by working in the cafe, singing the worship team, and helping with childcare. In her free time, she loves reading, watching her favorite shows, and hanging out with her husband.
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Leydanis Ritchie
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Leydanis serves as an Executive Assistant at Pregnancy Solutions. She joined...
Leydanis Ritchie
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Leydanis serves as an Executive Assistant at Pregnancy Solutions. She joined the team at Pregnancy Solutions in 2021. She is a proud mother of 3 little boys and wife to Dillon Ritchie. Leydanis grew up in Miami, Florida and has spent the last 10 years in Southwest Florida. She has a Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of South Florida. Prior to joining our team, Leydanis spent 5 years in the education field, teaching students about both knowledge and life lessons. As an educator, she felt led to help not just students, but the families they were connected to. Leydanis’ passion is to help families find the necessary support they need and, more importantly, to provide them with hope. She finds fulfillment in helping others find their purpose and move forward in their life regardless of their situation.
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Rebecca Whitney
INTERVENTION COORDINATOR
Rebecca decided to join the team in the fall of 2024 as an Intervention Coordinator. She is a former P.E. and homeschool teacher...
Rebecca Whitney
INTERVENTION COORDINATOR
Rebecca decided to join the team in the Fall of 2024 as an Intervention Coordinator. She is a former P.E. and homeschool teacher. She has been married to Jim for over 30 years, and they have 5 children and 1 grandchild with more on the way. The whole family has loved participating in multiple mission trips to Zambia to serve the vulnerable children there. Rebecca loves getting to talk to and encourage all folks in their parenting journeys, praying that they will come to know God’s faithfulness and loving-kindness.
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Leah Miller
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Leah Miller joined Pregnancy Solutions in the fall of 2022 as an Assistant Intervention Coordinator. Leah was born and raised in Michigan and has lived in North Port for the past 2 years...
Leah Miller
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Leah Miller joined Pregnancy Solutions in the fall of 2022 and serves as an Administrative Assistant. Leah was born and raised in Michigan and has lived in North Port for the past 2 years. She has been happily married for 23 years and she and her husband have 5 wonderful children together, 4 biological sons and 1
adopted daughter. Leah had the privilege of adopting her daughter through the foster care system, creating in her a passion for speaking life into others. She finds fulfillment in helping others and encouraging them to become the beautiful people God created them to be.
adopted daughter. Leah had the privilege of adopting her daughter through the foster care system, creating in her a passion for speaking life into others. She finds fulfillment in helping others and encouraging them to become the beautiful people God created them to be.
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