Nancy Wanner, President/Founder
Nancy Wanner, mother of two wonderful daughters and wife to a supportive and loving husband of over thirty years, while retiring from her nursing career of over thirty-five years, is looking to continue to serve the community and has been working with others to help found Tea for 3. A graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she has been a school nurse and health instructor for over fifteen years. Her newly earned Master's in Art for Wellness and Lifestyle Management at Rowan University is helping her create Tea for 3. Nancy previously owned Teddy’s Party Place LLC and Music with Teddy, a mommy-and-me music program based in Egg Harbor Township. The business brought joy, laughter, and music for many years to countless parents and their children. A year-round resident of Sea Isle City, she is active in the community. She enjoys the beach, paddleboarding, kayaking, and her two retired German Shepherds from the Seeing Eye Program, Paris and Ike.
Trish Ahern, Secretary
Trish Aherne joins the Board of Directors with over 15 years of experience in education, and Special Education. Currently serving as an English Language Arts teacher, Special Education certified at Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts, Trish specializes in helping diverse learners to maximize their potential, while building courage and confidence in their capabilities. She is deeply committed to Tea for 3’s cause of empowering, enabling and educating adults with learning challenges, in a safe, supported environment which allows them not only to learn, but to achieve a measure of independence while developing real transferable employment skills. Trish has long been an active advocate for community-led change, having previously volunteered in various positions at a Women’s Center, as an assistant scout master with Boy Scouts, booster club president with a tang soo do school, and as a volunteer for other community initiatives including student mentoring, food drives, community improvement clean-ups, tree planting, and eagle scout projects, all in Atlantic County. On the board, Trish focuses on her background in Special Education and working with diverse learners to help Tea for 3 achieve its goal of “Teach, Employ, Achieve.” She has been involved since the early days in helping to make Tea for 3 become a reality. Trish holds a degree in English Literature and Physical Geography, and a Higher Diploma in Education from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and a Special Education certification from Stockton University. She enjoys reading, baking, and cooking. With family in Ireland, England and Australia, traveling is also a favorite pastime. Trish resides in Egg Harbor Township with her husband and son, two cats and many, many, stuffed animals.
Michelle Wanner, Treasurer
Michelle Wanner is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Actuarial Science. She is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries with 6 years experience in various actuarial roles at CVS Health. In her current role as an Actuarial Manager, she performs financial risk modeling and analysis for Medicare Advantage plans. Prior to her full-time job, she worked many summers at local businesses in Sea Isle City, NJ, including Azzurra Pizzeria and James’ Fudge Shop, as a server. Throughout her life, she has volunteered in her community as a puppy raiser for the Seeing Eye, president of her high school’s Interact club, after-school tutor at Gomper’s Elementary school in Philadelphia and for many more programs. Her passion for community service, supporting local businesses and love of tea has led her to become a board member of Tea for 3. Through being a board member her goal is to assist the financial build-up and budget maintenance of the organization, while also balancing the three pillars that drive Tea for 3’s mission: Teach, Employ, Achieve. She is excited to contribute to an initiative that will empower teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to impact their communities and share the joy of tea.
Lesli Davis, Officer
Lesli has been a nurse at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for more than 30 years. A year-round resident of Margate, she and her husband enjoy spending time traveling, playing games, reading, and making memories with their three adult sons. Lesli met Nancy more than 20 years ago and is excited and honored to be part of Tea for 3 and support its meaningful mission.
Susan Zaczynski, Officer
Susan Zaczynski’s most important roles are mother and caregiver. Her secondary roles are Program Manager, Engineer, and Registered Nurse. Susan holds an Associate’s of Science in Nursing for Atlantic Cape Community College (ACCC), a Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems for the University of Maryland and a Master’s of Science in Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Nursing roles include critical care, home care, hospice, school and community nursing. Program Management & Engineering roles include both government and private industries. She loves the beach, travel, and spending time in NYC with her daughter. She’s excited and honored to be part of Tea for 3.