Meet Our Leadership Team

Suzanne came to Charlotte County from St. Augustine, FL. Suzanne’s professional history includes 30+ years of experience in the field of human services and healthcare, with increasing executive management responsibilities, including national assignments with multiple honors and recognition. Suzanne received a Masters of Education degree in 1991 from the University of North Florida and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic College in 1983. Suzanne is an energetic professional with unlimited desire for growth and personal fulfillment through making a significant difference in organizations, youth and families.

Prior to becoming the CEO of the Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic, Suzanne’s professional experience included numerous senior appointments with VisionQuest as National Director of Evidence Based Services, State Director of Behavioral Health Services, which included the programmatic administration of Department of Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Programs and Chief Administrator for a 42-bed Child Welfare Group Home Program. Additional Professional experiences include Regional Program Director for North Florida Mental Health Center, Executive Director for Bridges of America in St. Petersburg, FL, and Assistant Director of Residential DJJ program for Eckerd Youth Alternatives.

Dr. Vance Wright-Browne joined the VBA Family because she felt she “could contribute to the understanding of the pathway to patient care which would enhance the organization’s effective utilization of their resources.”

A native of Kingston, Jamaica, she completed her medical training at University of the West Indies.  Dr. Wright-Browne completed her residency at University of Connecticut, and her Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

She is a Board-Certified Internist, Hematologist and Oncologist.  She was the first member of what is now the Port Charlotte Group of Florida Cancer Specialist.

Dr. Wright-Browne and her husband, Edward, moved to Port Charlotte in 1996.  They have 3 daughters.  She enjoys growing orchids, running, music and preserving the Natural Environment.

She brings a wealth of knowledge to VBA as our Volunteer Medical Director.

Noreen oversees and manages all non-medical administrative and site operations, including recruitment and training of volunteers, internal organization communications, front office operations and the pharmacy patient assistance program. She assists the Executive Director in coordination with community business for functions and donations. As a part of the Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic since 2003, she has been the manager of the Patient Advocate Department. Noreen has been a past Board member. Her past experience in leading people, office management, and working in the volunteer environment brings energy and a steady hand to the job of directing the overall operations of the clinic.

Katlin Howard obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing at Spring Arbor University and is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Katlin was a Registered Nurse for 11 years prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in a range of acute care settings as an RN.

Katlin started at Virginia B Andes Volunteer Community Clinic as a Nurse Practitioner Student. She fell in love with the mission of VBA and continued as a volunteer clinic Nurse then provider. In August of 2022, Katlin accepted a position as the clinic provider and then lead clinic provider. She has loved caring for the community through VBA and is excited for what the future will bring.

Katlin was born and raised in Michigan but during Covid, Katlin and her husband moved to Florida to further their careers. Katlin has 3 children that she loves watching grow. Katlin enjoys hiking, reading, fishing and boating.

Valeria Fogel obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy in 1996.

Upon graduation Valeria Fogel worked as a staff pharmacist in community pharmacy for 25 years. During her career Dr. Fogel provided numerous clinical services, including immunization administration and medication therapy management services.

She joined Virginia B. Andes pharmacy as a volunteer pharmacist and was very excited to receive an offer to join the team as the Director of Pharmacy. She looks forward to utilizing her new role to give back to the community that has given her so much and help those in need.

Dr. Fogel was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. Her husband is also an immigrant from the former Soviet Union, and they have two children together. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with family and friends, cook, take long walks by the beach and practice qigong.

Naomi Horton Copeland serves as the Director of Donor Development for Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic, where she leads fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and community partnerships in support of the Clinic’s mission to provide no-cost, compassionate  volunteer pharmacy and medical care to those in need in Charlotte County.

With more than 30 years of experience across nonprofit, higher education, and community-based organizations, Naomi brings a deep passion for relationship-building, storytelling, and mission-driven impact. She has a proven track record in donor cultivation, event planning, sponsorship development, and stewardship, and is known for creating meaningful connections that inspire generosity and long-term support.

Naomi is also a highly engaged community leader, actively involved in multiple civic and philanthropic organizations throughout Southwest Florida. Her work is guided by a strong belief in service, gratitude, and the power of community coming together to care for its most vulnerable neighbors, rooted deeply in her Midwestern values.