Our Team
Cindy Shufflebarger, Executive Director
Cindy has worked in various capacities and settings during her diverse career. She holds a Master of Public Health degree and has worked for a non-profit agency, a governmental agency, a healthcare facility, taught at a community college, is a published author and spent the past 12 years homeschooling her children. Having experienced the death of a child herself, Cindy has a heart for offering encouragement to those walking a similar journey.
She loves adventure, the outdoors, hiking the National Parks and delights in finding evidence of God in everyday life. She enjoys travel, photography and all things nature. She can often be found looking for the best spot to watch a colorful sunset. She craves time with family, connecting with friends and believes that everyone has a story that matters. But mostly, Cindy is a God-loving, joy-seeking, lover of fun.
Jenny Basile, Care Coordinator
Jenny is passionate about serving people. She brings over 25 years of expertise in engaging participants, volunteers, community partners, employees, and donors. She has a background in finance, payroll and benefits management, and nonprofit organizations. Regardless of the role she fills, she takes joy in helping others connect.
Born and raised in Charlottesville, VA, Jenny and her husband Ryan relocated to New Kent County, VA in 2020. They are now empty-nesters who spoil their rescue cat William “Bill” Douglas. Jenny has trained Bill to sit, lay down, and return with voice and hand commands.
They have two children: Bridgit Ashley, along with her husband Mitch, and Zachary. When not training Bill the cat, you will find Jenny volunteering at her church in the children’s department, chairing the decorating committee for Night to Shine at her church, leading a core group for Community Bible study, hosting dinner parties and engaging with people whenever she can.
Board of Directors
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Scott Shufflebarger
Scott has been roofing for over two decades and has performed almost every job in the field from laborer, foreman, estimator, project manager, etc... to now owning a contracting business. He brings an intimate level of technical knowledge to his customers as well as a deep commitment to help them achieve their goals.
Scott graduated from James Madison University with a double major in Public Administration and History. He is active in the Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals, as a past President and current Director of Legislative Affairs and serves in leadership with the National Association of Roofing Contractors. Scott keeps involved with the community as a Board Member of the West Richmond Businessmen’s Association, Advisor and Steering Committee Member for LocalFirstVirginia.org and as a Deacon in his church. When not working, he enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife, Cindy and their three children.
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Laura Jacobs
Laura has over 30 years of experience in IT across the manufacturing, banking, utility, and non profit sectors. She specialized in IT Project Management and in leading teams. She enjoyed overseeing complex IT projects and helping turn her clients’ visions into reality through automation.
Laura is active in the children’s ministry at her church. She loves teaching kids about God’s word. She also volunteers at a nonprofit that trains service dogs for Purple Heart veterans. Her most favorite activity is anything she can do with her family. She knows precious memories can come out of the simple, everyday moments of life. She likes skiing, pickleball, hiking, gardening, fitness and nutrition, and being outdoors. She loves helping others, learning new things, and embracing a good challenge. -
Sylvia Barnhill
Sylvia has over 20 years project management experience. She is knowledgeable in applications of scrum, waterfall, and agile methodologies, and skilled in developing processes that facilitate continual progress and team achievement. She enjoys motivating others to drive toward the completion of a common goal while problem solving along the way.
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Wendy Berenson
Wendy brings over 20 years of expertise of engaging leaders at all levels. She has a passion for helping leaders develop a culture of impactful employee experiences and has a unique knack for identifying the strengths of others to help them reach their highest potential. Wendy is a Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation, certified in the Korn Ferry Emotional & Social Competency model, and is also certified with the Insights Discovery and Predictive Index psychological assessment tools.
Wendy believes that nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm. Her enthusiastic, optimistic, and animated style enables her to create a dynamic and energetic learning environment enabling her to elicit fresh perspectives and solutions from her clients. She loves to share her practical insights on how to recognize and develop leadership in our businesses, our communities, our homes, and ourselves. -
Haley Wright
Haley graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Interior Design and currently practices in a commercial application. She is an active member of her church and has several years’ experience in various capacities of children’s ministry and spent a semester interning for a campus ministry organization. This has given her the opportunity to understand volunteering from the perspective of coordinator and volunteer. Her years of ballroom dancing have developed skills in both leading and following along with event organization skills that she uses daily. Her favorite things are coffee, puzzles, and Gilmore Girls.
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Doug Grote
Doug has been serving people and communities through sports and recreation for over 30 years. He has a Master's degree in Christian Education/Recreation and has served in churches, para - church organizations, and now operates a sports facility in Gatlinburg, TN. Along with P23 Retreat, he is on the Board for Leadership Sevier. Doug and his wife, Dianna, lost their first child and understand the loneliness of being on the road that you didn't choose to be on. Doug has a heart for loving people covered by storm clouds so that eventually they see sunshine again.
Doug and Dianna have been married 30 years and including their daughter (Kristen) in heaven, have two boys that are currently in college, Dayton and Declan. Luci the dog and Shadow the cat are also important members of the family!
Doug likes to laugh, goof off, have fun - as long as it is with family and friends. Doug is a follower of Christ and knows that He never leaves the broken hearted.
Our Founders
Scott and Cindy experienced the kindness of others after the death of their daughter, Ashlynn, in 2006. In an effort to help others in a similar way, they began P23 Retreat with the desire that others walking this painful journey will know they’re not alone. Their hope is that others will experience God’s comfort, grace, and healing in the process.