FOUNDER/PRESIDENT

Victoria Giampaolo founded “The Giving G” as a vehicle to support finding a cure for SJIA and supporting other SJIA families after her own son was diagnosed with the disease. Victoria graduated from Kent State University in 2017 with a Bachelors degree in Science, and began her teaching career for middle school students for the Cleveland City School District. In 2020, she continued her education at Baldwin Wallace receiving her Masters in English. After the birth of her eldest son, she decided to pause her teaching career and stay at home full time to raise her children. The following year she had twin boys. Victoria’s driving desire to find a cure for her son makes her a great addition to the board.

VICE PRESIDENT

Meg has been a Registered Nurse for 35 years where she primarily works in long term care. She earned her Associates of Applied Science at Cuyahoga Community College. Meg has honed her skills for the last 24 years at Rae Ann Westlake skilled nursing and stroke rehabilitation facility. She manages nurses, nursing assistants and directs their work to meet the needs of their residents. Meg’s background and first hand experiences within a medical setting bring valued perspective and knowledge to the board. Meg’s experience with SJIA as Giovanni’s grandmother also makes her a devoted and engaged member of the board.

SECRETARY

Torri Mimms lives with her husband, son and daughter in Lakewood, OH. Torri’s 17 year career in consultative sales provides a unique business perspective to the board. She graduated from Kent State University in 2008 with a Bachelors of Science in healthcare administration. Since then she’s been engrained in Healthcare Supply Chain, resource management and technology integration. It’s this combination of motherhood and business that excites her to partake in The Giving G Board.

TREASURER

Stacey Fitzgibbons is a dedicated childhood professional with extensive experience as both a career nanny and early childcare educator. With specialized training in toddler and infant development, Stacey is passionate about fostering early childhood education and well-being. As a mother of two and the Vice President of the PTO, Stacey is deeply involved in community and educational initiatives, bringing strong leadership and advocacy skills to the board. Stacey is excited to contribute her knowledge and commitment to the mission of The Giving G.

Brandy was born and raised in Northeast Ohio, where she still currently resides. Brandy is a graduate of Hiram College, where she obtained her Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Financial Management. She began her career as a Staff Accountant at a small family-owned manufacturing company, where she worked for four years. In her next role, Brandy took on a position of Accountant II for the Ohio Division of K. Hovnanian Homes, a National Homebuilder. Over the course of six years with K. Hovnanian Homes, she assumed a new role of Accounting Manager, which in turn led her to her current role of Division Controller.  Brandy has witnessed the recent struggles Giovanni and his family have endured on his path to fight SJIA. Brandy is eager to be on the Board in hopes of finding better treatments and a cure for all SJIA patients.