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JaMaria Rose-Hendrixson

As Kylen’s mother, JaMaria poured her love and grief into creating Kylen’s Wings of Hope Foundation. It is her personal mission and heart's purpose to ensure her son's light continues to shine by supporting families, lifting up the community, and turning a mother's love into a lasting legacy of hope.

Founder & President

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Tammy Rose

As Kylen’s proud grandmother, Tammy brings a deeply personal love and dedication to our mission. With a strong professional background in bookkeeping, she ensures our foundation's resources are managed with the highest level of care, transparency, and integrity as we work to honor her grandson's legacy.

Treasurer

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Tim Rose Jr.

Vice President

Tim Rose Jr. is the Vice President of Kylen’s Wings of Hope Foundation, bringing extensive business expertise and community leadership to our mission. As a successful entrepreneur who co-owns a daycare with his wife, Anisha, Tim has a proven track record of nurturing children and families. His background includes valuable experience collaborating with the Valdosta Chamber of Commerce to foster local partnerships. Tim is dedicated to leveraging his professional skills to expand the foundation’s impact and ensure a lasting legacy of support.

Secretary

Demeetra Toney

A proud Air Force veteran and mother of three, DeMeetra brings a deep sense of discipline, dedication, and compassionate leadership to our team. Her experience in service and commitment to family make her an invaluable advocate, ensuring our foundation remains organized and focused on our mission of community empowerment.

Whitney Benberry

Volunteer Consultant

Whitney brings a wealth of leadership and expertise to our team. Serving on multiple boards and possessing a strong background in business-related projects, her strategic insight helps guide our foundation's growth, ensuring our community initiatives are successful and impactful.

Alexis Head

Volunteer Care & Engagement Lead

Alexis brings a powerful blend of professional experience from DFCS and deep maternal empathy to our leadership team. As a loss mom, she intimately understands grief while also navigating the daily joys of raising her living children. Her unique journey allows her to fiercely advocate for families while honoring the sacred legacy of remembrance.

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Advocacy & Community Liaison

Alyson Wheeler

A devoted mother of three with a strong medical background, Alyson bridges the gap between our team and the families we serve, ensuring their needs are met with deep understanding and expert care. Her unique healthcare insights and dedication to support make her an essential voice for our advocacy programs.

Joshua Hendrixson

Advisory Board Member

As Kylen Josiah’s father, Joshua Hendrixson brings personal dedication and a foundational perspective to the Kylen’s Wings of Hope Foundation Advisory Board. He is committed to honoring Kylen’s legacy by helping guide the foundation’s outreach efforts to ensure it provides meaningful support and hope to children and families in need. Josh’s role is vital in ensuring the foundation remains a compassionate and effective force for good

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Our Team