The CrewMeet the Operations and Events Team
Stubbornly hopeful. Deeply committed.
Our Operations and Events (O&E) team volunteer their time and hearts to ensure CWAC families have the time of their lives.

LJ Pace
Executive Director & CEO
L.J. is the Founder/ CEO and Executive Director of CWAC. He serves the special needs community as a Registered Behavior Technician working with children with autism, and as a Special Education Teacher. He brings five years of experience as a special education professional and nine years working with individuals with special needs.

Jane Waldrop
Director of Operation and Events & CFO
Jane is a District Onboarding and Performance Advocate for Regions Bank and serves as a director and treasurer for New Prospect Baptist Church. She has spent nine years helping oversee CWAC and its operations. Jane is passionate about supporting impactful initiatives and is excited to be part of something meaningful for the special needs community.

Haley Rogers
Coordinator of Operations and Events &
Board Secretary
Haley is a special education teacher with nine years of teaching experience and eight years serving CWAC, with four of those serving CWAC on the O&E Team. She is passionate about supporting those with special needs and their families through meaningful involvement in the organization.

Riley Godfrey
Support Specialist of Administrative Systems
Riley is a student at the University of Georgia and serves her school and community through multiple clubs and organizations. This is Riley's seventh year volunteering with Camping with a Chance and fifth year on the O&E Team. She is delighted to be able to serve her community through CWAC.

Ari Powell
Support Specialist of Digital Media and Systems
Ari is a special education teacher. This is her second year volunteering with CWAC and her first year serving on the O&E Team. She has a passion for working with those with disabilities. Ari is excited to help give the families of CWAC the assistance and love they need to have the best experience!

Blake Cochran
Associate of Operations and Events
Blake is in his third year as a CWAC volunteer and his second year serving on the O&E team. Blake is deeply committed to volunteering in his community, with a strong passion for supporting the special needs community.

Felicia Henderson
Associate of Operations and Events
Felicia is a RBT with 25 years of experience, most of which has been spent working closely with children with special needs. She currently serves students with behavior support needs in a district-level classroom. This is her third year volunteering with CWAC and her second year on the O&E Team. She is passionate about helping everyone she works with reach their full potential.

Amber Hoyt
Associate of Operations and Events
Amber is a Pre-K teacher who is passionate about supporting young learners and creating meaningful opportunities for growth. This is her second year volunteering with CWAC and her first year serving on the O&E Team. She is thrilled to be more involved and help make a difference in the lives of children and their families.