Founder & President

Spring Williams is a science teacher at Moorestown High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Rutgers in Camden and her Master’s in Science Education from the University of Pennsylvania. Spring is also a fitness instructor at LifeTime and Katz JCC. Since her diagnosis with breast cancer in 2019, Spring has witnessed first hand how fitness and mindfulness are necessary to thrive throughout cancer treatment. This realization along with the tremendous support she has received from her community has inspired her to collaborate with like-minded individuals to establish Inspiring Life Together. Spring has been a fitness professional for 8+ years. She enjoys teaching cycle, has created a signature format Aromaride, and enjoys strength training. Spring enjoys working as a team with her husband to help their two boys learn and grow.

Advisor

Lucia DiNapoli is the Assistant Dean in the Office of the Dean, at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Nursing. She works closely with faculty and staff to advance the School’s strategic goals. She has a bi-lingual/bi-cultural lens through which she leads, motivates, and empowers those around her to reach for greater success and meaning. Lucia also currently owns her own business, Trajectory Consulting, which provides interactive learning, consulting, and strategy development programs. Lucia has an extensive background in higher education, nonprofit management, and strategy development.

Lucia has a long history with Penn. She has her BA, MES, MPhil from Penn, has worked there for 12 years, and has two sons who also attended the university. Lucia is currently a candidate in their doctorate in education in higher education management. In addition to her work with Inspiring Life Together, her community service efforts include several ministries at her church and a healthcare innovation nonprofit. Lastly, Lucia enjoys ballroom dancing, exercising, reading, traveling, and the outdoors.

Secretary

I live with my husband, Dylan and our dog, Huckleberry. I love to garden and have recently developed a green thumb for vegetables and berries!

When I was young, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Watching her go through treatment was stressful and scary for my whole family. ILT’s mission aligns with the support we needed during that time and I am excited to help provide that support to those in need of it.

Treasurer

I am a social worker by trade and for the last 20 years have been in administration. I currently am the Executive Director of an agency in Philadelphia that services children and families with emotional/behavioral challenges and those with developmental delays and autism.

Like many others, I have known many women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Spring was inspirational while she was going through treatment and her resolve and grit were remarkable. She attributes a lot of that to her village that helped her and her family through the fight. Some women and families don’t have that support and I wanted to be a part of that village to help those that need it.

Webmaster & Tech

Nicholas A. O’Neil has Asperger’s which is part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. He enjoys being on the computer either editing a video, creating a website, or researching what He’s interested in. He’s a Christian who is saved by God’s undeserved grace. God has been so good to him because He loves him and He has a plan for him (Jeremiah 29:11). Nick is a better person today than he was yesterday. He’s not better than anyone else and he is learning that he is nothing without Jesus.

Nick is grateful to have a mother, father, and grandparents who love him and support him. He is also grateful to have known a sister who always tried to put up with him. She’s always in his heart and he thinks about her every day. Nick learned that his mother and father would do anything for him and his sister because their loving parents and they love their children. It’s the same for God too. God would do anything for him and his sister because He’s a loving God and He loves His children. His sister passed away but, he believes there’s hope to see her again.

Intake Manager

I met Spring, founder of ILT, while taking her class at the local Gym and followed her Breast Cancer journey through Facebook. I remained in contact with her all along and volunteered to help one of her Women during their battle. That led us into the conversation based on my background and experience, that I would be a good fit for the Organization and the Board. . This came at the perfect time in my life as I was looking for an organization where I could volunteer and here it was 🙂

I have over 25 years of experience in the Healthcare Management Industry and currently work with a team of over 70 Care Coordinators, Social Workers and RNs who care and navigate the care of patients after Hospital Discharge and continue care all over the United States. I am lucky and honored to have the opportunity to serve those who are in need of support.

Founder Spring Williams and I are former colleagues so when she asked me to join ILT I reflected on her own breast cancer journey and recovery and couldn’t say no! I hope I can help in some small way to support these courageous women. My educational background is in teaching and learning, but I come from a family of artists so what small talent I inherited I use to make greeting cards to send to the sister clients to let them know they are loved and thought of often.

Psychosocial Support Coordinator

Maggie is an oncology social worker with a passion for treating the psychosocial support needs of all individuals affected by cancer.

She was inspired to join ILT because of her dedication to supporting individuals and families living with cancer. Maggie feels strongly about the importance of emotional and social well-being in cancer care. She was motivated to participate in fulfilling ILT’s mission because of the organization’s focus on promoting personalized, holistic wellness to their clients.

I am a Card Writer and supporter of ILT. She's been touched by a family history of Breast Cancer and is thrilled to be able to support Mothers as they live with and fight this disease.

I am a runner, hiker, Peloton fan, and avid reader. Right now, I am devouring cozy mysteries and personal development books. I enjoy time with my husband, Jay, and son, Daniel, and mornings, giving belly rubs to our pet cat, Lucky.

42 years old, breast cancer warrior celebrating 2 years this coming November. I’m an occupational therapist with Virtua Hospital (I float to multiple locations). I’m a wife and a mom to an awesome 5 year old daughter. I train in karate and will start training for my black belt early next year.

Hello! Honored to be here to support ILT and the ladies we serve. Spring Williams taught my daughter in school and we reconnected at Lifetime! I was diagnosed in late 2019 with Stage 1 breast cancer and had surgery in early January 2020. The support I had from my family & friends got me through some very hard times. I hope to be able to pay that forward by helping others during their difficult times and supporting our ladies with this wonderful mission that is Inspiring Life Together:)

My own breast cancer journey inspired me to join with Spring and Inspiring Life Together’s mission of supporting women along their treatment path. Being retired grants me freedom in my day to help others, and I am honored to be a part of inspiring hope in other women. I have a large support system which includes my daughter and son, each of whom have given me a grandchild. I enjoy spending my days surrounded by my family.