Contact PAL:
Office Phone Number: 864.598.9638
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6728; Spartanburg, SC 29304
Physical Address: 226 South Spring Street; Spartanburg, SC 29306
| Name |
Title |
Phone Extenstion |
Email Address |
| Ned Barrett |
Partnership Coordinator |
3 |
NBarrett@active-living.org |
| Miguel Espina |
Bicycle Mechanic |
|
|
| Anne Hudak |
Active Lifestyles Coordinator |
2 |
AHudak@active-living.org |
| Melissa Parrish Pittman |
Girls on the Run Coordinator |
5 |
MPittman@active-living.org |
Veronica Kneeland
|
Americorp VISTA
|
7
|
VKneeland@active-living.org
|
| Laura Ringo |
Executive Director |
1 |
LRingo@active-living.org |
Melody Williams
|
Urban Trail Coordinator |
6
|
MWilliams@active-living.org |
| Rochelle Williams |
Community Mobilizing Coordinator |
4 |
RWilliams@active-living.org |
Meet Our Staff
Ned Barrett, Partnership Coordinator
Ned came to Partners for Active Living after two years at Upstate Forever, where he worked on land use planning initiatives throughout the Upstate. He lives in Spartanburg with his wife Christy and two children Lydia and Quinn, three cats and a dog.
Professional involvement and personal interests:
- Board member, Spartanburg Area Conservancy
- Member, Eat Smart Move More SC Local Action Committee
- Member, Hub-Bub Advisory Board
- Contributing writer, Outdoor Adventures in the Upcountry (Hub City Press)
- Active trail runner
Miguel Espina, Bicycle Mechanic
Bicycle mechanic Miguel Espina plays a critical role in the sustainability of the Hub Cycle lending program. He has more than 20 years as a professional bike mechanic and bike store manager.
To see an interview with Miguel, click here.
Anne Hudak, Active Lifestyles Coordinator
Anne Hudak joined the Partners for Active Living staff at the first of May 2010. Anne graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Health Science and has gained experience through health event planning, community based health initiatives and health education. Anne is a native of the Northshore of Boston, Massachusetts and currently lives in the Greenville area.
Professional Involvement:
- Freewheelers of Spartanburg Board, Director of Public Relations, PAL Liaison
- Mayor's Committee For People with Disabilities, Community Input Committee Chair
- Spartanburg Youth Council
Personal Interests:
- Certified CPR/First Aid and AED Instructor
- Spartanburg Young Professionals
- Young Leaders Society, Board Member
Veronica Kneeland, Americorp VISTA
Veronica Kneeland joined the Partners for Active Living staff in August 2011. Veronica is a native of southern Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota Morris with a degree in Public Health.
Laura Ringo, Executive Director
As an East Tennessee native, Laura Ringo started her nonprofit career in fundraising and special events at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Laura moved to Spartanburg in August 2005 after marrying her husband Will, who works for Milliken. It has not taken long for the Upstate to feel like home for her, as she attended Furman University in Greenville for four years. Laura graduated in 2002 with a degree in history and an emphasis in Latin American studies.
Professional Involvement:
- Ten at the Top, Vision & Values Committee
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Women’s Health Advisory Board
- South Carolina Safe Routes to School Instructor
- SPATS Enhancement Committee
- Presenter: ProWalk, Pro Bike, 2010
- Presenter: SCDOT Partnering Conference, 2007
- Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities
Personal Interests:
Melody Williams, Urban Trail Coordinator
After graduating with a Master of Public Health from Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, Melody spent ten months volunteering with Equip Liberia in Liberia, West Africa. She worked on initiatives such as Rebuild Basic Health Services and an Access to Justice program against sexual and gender-based violence. She joined Partners for Active Living in September 2011.
Melissa Parrish Pittman, Girls on the Run Coordinator
Melissa comes to PAL with a diverse background in non-profit administration and management. Melissa began working with The Spartanburg Art Museum while working on her art education degree at Converse College and was most recently the director of The Glendale Outdoor Leadership School. Melissa is a working artist and active and healthy living enthusiast. When not with her family she enjoys yoga, mountain biking, and teaching spin classes at Live Fit Now. Melissa looks forward to sharing her passion for active living with the Girls on the Run program and is thrilled to be part of the Partners for Active Living team.
