Executive Leadership

Beth Amodio joined One Warm Coat as President and CEO in 2018. Beth is passionate about helping people in need and facilitating change. She has more than twenty-five years of leadership experience in nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, including four years with Second Harvest Food Bank in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties in California. Beth’s key areas of expertise include developing corporate partnerships, major gift solicitations, branding, and strategic planning. She has extensive experience working with and serving on nonprofit boards. Beth has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a Master’s Degree in Institutional Advancement from Vanderbilt University. She currently resides outside of Columbia, SC with her husband and two sons.

Patti Zappa joined the One Warm Coat team in 2015 as Director of Development and Communications before being promoted to Executive Vice President in 2021.  In her role, she is responsible for Development, Communication, and Program strategy and implementation. She has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit and higher education programming, communication, and fundraising. Patti attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA where she received a B.A. in Communication and Rhetorical Studies and an M.A. in Corporate Communication. She currently resides outside of Philadelphia, PA with her husband and children.

Jen Hanes joined the One Warm Coat team in 2019. In her role as Program Director, Jen builds and stewards relationships with One Warm Coat’s 1,000+ nonprofit partner agencies. She brings with her more than 15 years of experience in program coordination, social service management and international development. Jen holds an M.S. in Social and Health Policy from Columbia University and a B.A. in International Studies from West Virginia University. Prior to joining One Warm Coat, Jen worked with the World Health Organization and several other global aid organizations. She currently resides outside of Houston, TX with her husband and three children.

Sarah Vincze joined the One Warm Coat team in 2023 as Director of Corporate Partnerships. In her role, Sarah develops and stewards relationships with One Warm Coat sponsors and corporate funders. She has more than 20 years of experience in cause marketing and fundraising in both the U.S. and Canada.  Sarah holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University and a MBA from the University of Toronto.  Prior to joining One Warm Coat, Sarah worked with the American Cancer Society and various other local and national nonprofit organizations. She currently resides in Houston, TX with her husband.

Abbey Carr joined the One Warm Coat team in 2023 as Coat Drive Program Manager. In her role, she is responsible for managing and supporting the coat drive experience for thousands of volunteer Coat Drive Ambassadors. Abbey has 20 years of experience in nonprofit program implementation, volunteer management, and team training. An Alabama native, she is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Psychology. Abbey currently resides just north of Atlanta, GA with her family.

Carolyn Hawk joined One Warm Coat in April 2021 after working in a contractor position for several years. In her current role, Carolyn is responsible for overseeing all facets of the CRM and providing support to One Warm Coat’s various programs. She brings with her many years of experiences in University Advancement from Duquesne University. Carolyn has a degree in Administration of Justice from Penn State University. She currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and three children.