FACES TEAM
FACES Staff with the FACES Camp Crew
KIM TEEMS FOX
PRESIDENT
Kim discovered FACES around 2005 while working as a graphic designer at The Print Shop. She was assigned to design a new FACES' brochure and in the process fell in love with FACES and its mission. It wasn't long before Kim helped FACES start a motorcycle ride in Chattanooga, TN called Ride 4 Smiles. A year or so later she was invited to join FACES Board of Directors. She always found it quite amusing that a bluejeaned clad, motorcycle riding woman would be on the Board of Directors of FACES, but it all worked perfectly. In 2012 Kim became the Program and Communications Director, and in January 2019 Kim became FACES President. Kim's passion for people with differences of all kinds makes her the perfect match for the job.
EMILY MCKAY
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Emily’s career in the non-profit sector began as manager and curator of an antique and modern doll museum, which led to roles in development and special events for arts, education, and social services organizations in Chattanooga. She learned about FACES in 1997 when she moved to Chattanooga and read of the organization's recent name change and public awareness efforts.
Emily is a graduate of Louisiana State University and has two grown daughters. Besides an interest in home renovations, reading, and gardening, a year ago she has ventured into acting and has performed in three productions in local theaters.
Ashley Rhodes was born with Crouzon Syndrome and worked full time with FACES in her twenties. Today, she is a middle school counselor in South Carolina where she lives with her husband, Patrick, and son, Jack. Ashley was instrumental in developing the concept of FACES Camp and pioneering its success. During the summer, there is no place she would rather be than at FACES Camp!
ASHLEY RHODES
FACES CAMP DIRECTOR
M.E. SANDERS
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
FACES welcomes M.E. Sanders as Assistant to FACES Camp Director. M.E. will help parents with FACES Camp questions, registration, and scholarship applications.
"Hello, my name is Mary Elizabeth “M.E.” Sanders. I was born and raised in Beaufort, SC, and graduated College of Charleston in 2020. (Go Cougs!)
I have a long history with the FACES organization. My twin sister and I were born with Pfeiffer's Syndrome, and FACES assisted our family when we had to travel for specialized craniofacial surgeries when we were young girls. A few years ago, Ashley Rhodes reached out and presented her dreams of starting a camp for children affected by a craniofacial condition. When Ashley shared her dreams, I knew I wanted to come as a camp counselor and provide a wonderful experience for children whose lives are anything but ordinary at times.
FACES Camp is essential to foster independence and creating memorable experiences and friendships that will last a lifetime. It's been heartwarming to interact with (and get to know) children and parents who are navigating this crazy life and being able to relate to my hardships and overcome various challenges. I don't have all the answers, but friendships make life much easier. And that's why I am for camp!"
WESLEY SANDERS
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Since joining the organization in March 2023, Wesley has worked remotely as the Outreach Coordinator, engaging in face equality advocacy, blogging, and managing social media initiatives.
She represented FACES at the Face Equality International Forum in Toronto (2023) and England (2024). In May, she participated in the inaugural Face Equality Paint & Sip fundraiser held at Bud's Creative Arts Center in Chattanooga, part of the International Face Equality Week's My Face is a Masterpiece campaign.
In October 2024, Wesley and her twin sister, M.E., who also holds a position at FACES, relocated to Chattanooga to explore new opportunities with FACES and gain hands-on experience by working directly with clients.
In her new role as Programs Coordinator, Wesley will continue supporting face equality programs, enhancing community outreach, and providing client services.
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Wesley was a camp counselor in 2019 for the first FACES Camp. As a young girl, she and her sister benefited from FACES travel assistance program services, so Wesley is uniquely positioned to understand the needs of our clients at FACES.
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Wesley remarked, "It has been truly inspiring to be surrounded by change-makers and advocates who are dedicated to enhancing our clients' ability to travel to and from their surgery centers. Witnessing our efforts come to fruition has been rewarding, and I eagerly anticipate the future of FACES and the clients we serve.
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A bit about me: I grew up in Beaufort, South Carolina, and my twin sister and I both have Pfeiffer syndrome, which has driven my commitment to the work we do at FACES. I am a College of Charleston graduate with a degree in Communications."
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