Meet the team behind the scenes at Loving Arms Cancer Outreach.
Janet came to Loving Arms in 2012 as a volunteer and loved it so much she joined the team in 2014. Janet currently works as the Director, making sure things run as they should in the organization. Janet has a BA in Business Administration and has worked in the nonprofit sector since 2004. Janet has lived in Cobb County, Georgia her whole life and loves being part of an organization that has a heart for the local community.
Michelle started off as an intern from KSU in the fall of 2018 and completed both her internships at our organization. While finishing college she stayed to help out part-time to help with front desk duties. She graduated KSU in 2020 with a BA in Human Services and was hired to be part of the team full-time in 2021. She works closely with Janet and assists with a variety of tasks such as social media, grant applications, intake and everything in between.
Cat joined the Loving Arms team in May 2025, and her organizational skills, task management, and nonprofit expertise have already made a big impact. She helps our team stay efficient, strategize for the future, and keep everything on track—all while bringing her thoughtful, compassionate, and fun personality to every project. We’re so grateful to have her as part of our Loving Arms family!
Peggy is a vital piece for Loving Arms' success. If you call in you will very likely be greeted with her kind and warm "hello"! She manages our phones as well as helps execute our weekly assistance. She works closely with clients and their doctors to ensure we are able to serve our clients to the best of our abilities. She completes most intakes and determines how we can best assist our clients based on their current needs.
Becky has been volunteering with Loving Arms Cancer Outreach since April 2024. She helps in the office by answering calls and emails, welcoming new clients, and showing kindness to every cancer patient who walks through our doors. She’s always the first to offer to bake something special for our events and even lends her time to our fundraising committee. Her caring heart and willingness to help make her a true blessing to our team and the families we serve.
Our Board Members
Shamichael Traylor became Board chair 2022. Shay cofounded Loving Arms in 2011 and served as the President until 2021. Shay has been an RN since 1991 with a specialty in Oncology since 2003. During this role she heard first hand from cancer patients their need for assistance with basic needs. Shay feels like she answered the call God placed on her life when she co-founded Loving Arms.
Kathryn Harbour joined our board in 2019 and currently serves as our Board Treasurer. She and her husband Britt live in Acworth and are entrepreneurs and real estate investors. In her spare time, she loves to hike, kayak, travel, and dance! Her #1 bucket list item was fulfilled when she participated in Loving Arms' Dancing with the Stars in 2017.
Sallie Bentley is a Cobb County native and has had multiple family members affected by cancer. She works in her family’s business, rf Services Inc. and has a Public Relations degree from Kennesaw State University. She has 2 children and is actively involved in their school and extracurricular activities. Sallie participated in the Atlanta Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year campaign and Dancing with the Stars of Loving Arms in 2019. Sallie joined the Loving Arms board in 2023.
Bill Branson is a retiree of IBM and now enjoys working with non-profits and helping those in need. Bill served as Loving Arms Chair of the Board for many years. His 30 years of sales, marketing and management experience make him a great asset to Loving Arms.
Jerry M. Wilson
Loving Arms Cancer Outreach sorely misses one of our original Board members, Jerry M Wilson. He passed away to glory in 2012. Those of us who knew and loved him felt like the night was a little darker once Jerry’s light here on earth was extinguished. But we are sure there was rejoicing in the heavens as he entered the “Throne Room”. We can imagine him sitting at the feet of Jesus, probably trying to figure out how to film the whole thing. In his honor, we give out the Jerry Wilson “It’s not about me” Volunteer of the Year Award. The recipient volunteers for us throughout the year, displays love and compassion for our cause, give selflessly to others and exemplifies the “It’s not about me” attitude.