Mrs. Dawn M. Lewis is the President and CEO of Shoes for Your Soul, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing new shoes and socks to children in need. A New Jersey native, she grew up in a large family where sharing clothing and shoes was common—an experience that shaped her deep understanding of the impact of proper footwear on a child’s confidence and well-being.
Mrs. Lewis built a 22-year career as a Surgical Technologist and has long been committed to service through organizations such as Angel Tree Charity and the Pretty & Pink Cancer Foundation, as well as ministries at St. John Baptist Church in Camden, New Jersey. Her passion for giving back is the foundation of Shoes for Your Soul, where she leads with purpose, compassion, and a commitment to uplifting children and families in the community.
Vonelee Lewis Jr. serves as Chief of Logistics for Shoes for Your Soul, where he oversees event coordination, shoe drives, and fundraising logistics. A Camden native and graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, he brings strong leadership and operational expertise to every initiative.
Currently the Director of Maintenance at Pennco Tech, Vonelee’s background in management and planning plays a critical role in the organization’s success. He is deeply committed to using his work with the nonprofit to positively impact youth in Camden County and beyond, helping create opportunities and support systems that encourage growth and success.
Joi R. Fisher-Griffin serves as Vice President of Shoes for Your Soul. She is an educator, doctoral candidate, and advocate focused on supporting adoptive and foster families within K–12 education systems. Her work centers on elevating family voice and strengthening school-community connections.
Her commitment to the organization is both personal and purposeful. Growing up, Joi experienced challenges finding properly fitting shoes, which shaped her understanding of how essential footwear is to comfort, confidence, and daily functioning. Today, she brings that perspective to her work, helping ensure that children have access to properly fitted shoes so they can move, learn, and show up fully in their lives.
she is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Hampton University, where she earned a degree in Psychology, and Rutgers University, where she received her Master’s in Social Work.
Pam currently serves as Vice President of Developmental Disabilities at Oaks Integrated Care and has dedicated more than 20 years to mentoring young girls. A committed community member and volunteer, she brings both professional expertise and a heart for service to the organization. She lives by the belief, “To whom much is given, much is required.”
Gloria Z. Gilbert serves as Secretary of Shoes for Your Soul. She brings decades of service experience across healthcare, corporate, and educational sectors, including roles as a Licensed Practical Nurse, with New Jersey Bell, and with the Camden City School District.
A lifelong advocate for children and seniors, Gloria is actively involved in multiple faith-based and community organizations, including the Camden Schools Foundation and the Bethany Baptist Association Women’s Auxiliary of New Jersey. A 33-year cancer survivor, she leads with resilience, faith, and dedication to service. She is happily married and a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Jasmin Bethea is our Director of Development. She’s a Human Resource professional supporting the productivity and continuous improvement of the Customer Care teams. Her ability to assess needs, build and manage community partnerships, and develop and implement initiatives makes her an invaluable contributor at work and in the community. Jasmin’s experience in development, organizational health, and operational excellence for Non profits is focused on maintaining the integrity of the organization while increasing their impact.
In addition to all of that, she’s a Girl Mom and Dog Mom. She completed a BA in Africana Studies, at Rutgers- New Brunswick and an MS in Human Resource Management at Western Governors University. In her free time, Jasmin enjoys painting, drawing, shopping, and traveling. Jasmin brings strategy and innovation to Shoes for Your Soul.