Women United proudly recognizes 10 local female leaders and philanthropists each year by welcoming them into the Women United Class of 10 for 10. These women generously contribute $10,000 to our endowment fund, which supports our Mobility-Mentoring programs, Aspire and Strive. Not only is their contribution financially supporting the future of these programs, it is also creating generational, lasting change in our community.
We’re pleased to welcome the following women to the 2025 Class of 10 for 10:
Lynn Clements
Lynn Clements is President of Clements Consulting LLC, founded in 2022 to support nonprofits and public sector organizations—including museums, cultural and historic institutions, libraries, aquariums, zoos, and community agencies. Her current engagement is serving as Director of Resource Development for the Dozoretz Hospice House of Hampton Roads, which opened in September 2024.
Lynn is a seasoned leader in nonprofit and public administration with expertise in organizational and fund development, grant writing, team building, event management, program development, and advocacy. From 2017 to 2022, she was Executive Director of Slover Library in Downtown Norfolk, where she led the creation of four Creative Studios, the Hendrix Business Center, and the Granby Waffle Shop at Slover.
Previously, Lynn spent 32 years at the Virginia Aquarium, serving as both Department Director and CEO. As Director of the City of Virginia Beach Department of Aquarium & Museums, she oversaw operations at the Aquarium as well as three historic house museums and an African American museum. Earlier in her career, she was a public-school science educator and department chair for ten years.
Under her leadership, the Virginia Aquarium was named 2016 Philanthropic Organization of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Lynn was also honored to receive a 2017 YWCA Women of Distinction Award for her work to eliminate racism and empower women.
She has held leadership roles on several boards, including the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, Old Dominion University’s College of Science Advisory Board, Virginia Wesleyan University, and as Chair of the Tidewater Community College Board. In 2017, she was selected as one of 50 CEOs nationwide to participate in the National Arts Strategies’ Chief Executive Program, “Community & Culture,” sponsored by Harvard, the University of Michigan, and the Kresge Foundation. Lynn is also a Civic Leadership Institute alum.
Why did Lynn choose to participate in the Women United 10 for 10 program? In 2017, she participated in a Harvard leadership program that changed the trajectory of her life. She discovered that she could apply the skills she had, as well as add new strategies, that resulted in a whole new career path for her. She joined Women United’s 10 for 10 program as she wants to similarly facilitate breakthrough, life-changing experiences for each of the women supported by this impactful fund.
Meredith Elliott
Meredith Elliott has been a member of the TowneBank Family full time since 2009. Today, she serves as Senior Vice President, LEAD Program Manager – a three-year management training program with executive seminars, class assignments, workshops, and job rotations throughout TowneBank and the Towne Family of Companies. Meredith attracts, recruits, and coaches future leaders of the Towne family, working directly with individuals to help them grow in roles that they find fulfilling and ensuring that they are set up for success.
Meredith currently resides in North Suffolk with her husband, a clinical psychologist, and two young children. She grew up in Smithfield, VA and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Virginia Tech.
She currently serves on the steering committee for Virginia Bankers Association’s Emerging Bank Leaders, as well as on the safety committee with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia. She is an active Hokie Club member and serves as the ally co-chair for Towne’s Pride Networking Circle, one of Towne’s employee resource groups. Additionally, she serves on a Riverside Foundations advisory committee for the Smithfield Hospital set to open later this year.
Dr. Kristyn Greifer
Dr. Kristyn Greifer has a dual role as SVP, Chief Medical Officer, Sentara Health Plans and SVP, Enterprise Care Management and Utilization, Sentara Health. Dr. Greifer’s role includes clinical oversight and leadership for utilization management, population health, quality, accreditation, and pharmacy operations for Sentara Health Plan as well as responsibility for all aspects and clinical program development in Care Management including Health Plan, Inpatient, Ambulatory and Clinical Integration. In addition, she leads the Sentara Health Physician Advisor Program and has responsibility for Behavioral Health at the health plan and across the health system.
Dr. Greifer has more than 25 years of experience as a practicing internal medicine physician and leader in the industry with a passion for population health, value-based care, clinical improvement, and quality. Prior to joining Sentara, she served as the VP, Chief Medical Officer, BayCare Health Plan and BayCare Physician Partners (CIN) in Clearwater, FL. Her previous experience also includes time as VP, Chief Medical Officer, Memorial Hermann Health Plan and Population Health in Houston; VP, Population Health Management, WellStar Health System, and Medical Director for Piedmont-Wellstar Health Plan in Atlanta. She spent 15 years at Kaiser Permanente in Georgia, most recently serving as Associate Medical Director for Resource Stewardship, Hospital and Acute Care.
Dr Greifer received her B.A. in Chemistry at Temple University, and completed Medical School and Residency at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the proud mother of 2 adult children and a fur baby.
Chernelle Hill
Chernelle Hill is currently the Vice President of Hospital Operations for Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital (273 bed, Level III Trauma Center) with responsibility for ancillary, surgical/procedural, service line and support service teams. She previously served as Vice President of Operations for Sentara Obici Hospital and Director of Patient Care Services for Sentara Leigh Hospital.
Throughout her various roles in hospital administration, she has had the privilege to lead and champion key initiatives such as: expanding and deepening Sentara’s commitment to mobile mammography services in underserved areas, campus development for the Sentara Brock Cancer Center, and establishing workforce development programs in MRI and Sentara’s first apprenticeship program in Respiratory Therapy.
Prior to acute care delivery, Chernelle also spent several years with Sentara Medical Group as a Director with oversight for primary care practices, behavioral health, retail and worksite clinics, and telemedicine. She has additional background in positions focusing on strategic planning and program development.
Originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina, Chernelle graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with her B.S in Public Health and received her MHA from Virginia Commonwealth University (Medical College of Virginia). She previously served as the president of the local chapter of the American College for Health Services Executives, Healthcare Administrators of Tidewater.
At present, Chernelle is the First Vice Chair of YWCA South Hampton Roads, a member for the American Heart Association Hampton Roads Board, and a member of the Women United 10 for 10 Class of 2025. In 2025, she was recognized in the inaugural class of Virginia Business’ Forty Under 40.
Vickie Matheis
Vickie was born in Suffolk and still has family in the area, so she considers Tidewater her home. She worked for many years in the healthcare field and holds a Nursing degree with a focus on critical care nursing from the University of Kentucky, Elizabethtown. Her career highlights include being Assistant Director of Nursing for St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY; School Nurse for a Kansas City, MO school where she developed a program to teach health and wellness for students in grades K-5; Pharmaceutical sales; and Manager for the Gift of Hope in Chicago.
Vickie is on the Board at the Sentara Brock Cancer Center, Chair of the Board at the Norfolk Botanical Garden; a supporter of the Friends of the Virginia Beach Mounted Police, and the Virginia Symphony. She is a Master Gardener and loves gardening, hiking, and fly fishing. She and her husband, Dennis, have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren. They reside in Virginia Beach.
One of Vickie’s favorite quotes is from Joseph Addison: “No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.”
Vickie chose 10 for 10 due to it’s impact on the lives of women in our area who are in need of guidance and kindness.
Joy Morbia
Joy Morbia is the Marketing Coordinator at Virginia Plastic Surgery with over a decade of marketing experience. Although she earned a degree in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin, she quickly discovered that marketing was her true passion—a way to connect people and tell meaningful stories.
As a first-generation college graduate, Joy’s journey has shaped her deep commitment to giving back and opening doors for others in her community. She has a passion for connecting people and believes that meaningful relationships are the foundation for lasting change. Joy finds purpose in volunteering and supporting causes that create real impact.
She is the proud wife of Dr. Roshan Morbia and mother to two young children, “Mimi” and “Mimo,” who inspire her daily to help build a brighter future. In her spare moments, she cherishes time with her family, golfing, reading, and discovering new ways to serve those around her.
Susan Pilato
At age 25, Susan Pilato and her business partner, Donna Counts, created what is now known as PC&A Business Environments. With a focus on corporate environments, they began with an office in Norfolk, Virginia, and have expanded to Richmond. When one of their largest clients made the use of solid wood desks the standard for its offices, PC&A quickly came to appreciate the sustainability and longevity of solid wood furniture. These were the early-stage values which would vault Susan’s next business venture.
In 2018, Mantra Inspired Furniture (MIF) was born. MIF is named for a simple code of ethics – 8 Mantras – passed down from Susan’s father. As a further tribute to her father’s legacy, MIF incorporates mantras into the design and foundation of solid wood furniture that is crafted by the Amish community in Ohio. Responsibility towards others and our earth are themes throughout MIF, its code, and its family of employees. Education is an important part of the philosophy, so that consumers understand the true differences between MDF, particle board and real solid wood and their effects on the environment. With a mission never to have MIF furniture end up in landfills, the products are built to last for generations. MIF was created by designers, for designers – to give them the opportunity to explore their creativity within the MIF innovative product suite.
Currently, Susan serves as an Advisory Board Member for Radford University’s Design Program, is Commissioner and Vice Chair for the Norfolk Airport Authority, Greater Norfolk Corporation Board Member, Envision Lead Grow Board Member, the Chairperson for the Give Back 2 Da Block Board, NeoCon Advisory Board Member, BIFMA Board Member, and a TowneBank Norfolk Regional Board Member.
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Pixie Russell
Pixie entered the real estate profession over twenty years ago, bringing with her the experience of more than ten years In retail banking to include personal lending and financial management services. Today, she serves her clients with an enthusiastic approach to buying and selling properties that change their lives. Her business motto, “Your Home Is Where My Heart Is”, reflects the passion and energy she brings to every client relationship. She is proud of her professional association with the “best in class” Berkshire Hathaway Home Services RWTowne Realty.
Pixie is a lifelong resident of the Hampton Roads community. She and her husband, Doug, are from Suffolk and spent over twenty years there raising their two sons before relocating to Virginia Beach. Her personal and professional knowledge extends throughout the Hampton Roads region, and her real estate expertise includes coastal, waterfront, farm, agricultural parcels and luxury properties.
Pixie enjoys a long and rewarding association with many Hampton Roads businesses in the relocation of their top executives and professionals. Her real estate services offer these organizations a positive, turn-key approach to new families relocating to the Hampton Roads community. She is honored to be an award recipient of the Hampton Roads REALTORS Association’s “Circle of Excellence” and to be continually ranked as one of the top sales agents in all of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services nationwide.
Pixie is a graduate of the University of Richmond’s Westhampton College. She has been and continues to be involved in various local civic and charitable organizations. She and Doug are the proud parents of two sons, Will Russell (wife Sarah) and Jack Russell (wife Georgia) and proud grandparents to Nancy Gray, Vivian, and Tripp. In her spare time, Pixie enjoys playing Mahjong, floral arranging, spending time with grandchildren, and entertaining family and friends.
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