Our Team
committed to helping communities and families thrive
Leadership & Senior Advisors
Renata Fries, Founder & President
With over 25 years of professional experience in the health care industry Renata has worked to develop health care strategies, policies and has been responsible for resolving health care disputes. Informed by her professional work, but inspired by her role as a mother of two she has shifted her focus in the past seven years to nutrition and fitness. Despite a hectic professional life she has always found time to cook wholesome meals for her family and friends. Cultivating a family practice of well-being has always been a top priority; thus when she read an article in 2010 published by Minority Women’s Health that reported that four out of five African American Women were obese she was moved to make a difference in her community. EndsideOut reflects this new commitment to share information with others, particularly women. Renata is dedicated to advancing knowledge about the importance of well-being and commitment to a healthy lifestyle. She has worked with individual clients, community organizations and in K-20 educational settings.
Madeline McCarren, PhD, MPH, Senior Advisor
Madeline McCarren is a biostatistician/epidemiologist at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She earned her PhD in pharmacology and toxicology from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and a Masters in Public Health at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. McCarren has designed and led both multisite randomized clinical trials and epidemiological studies using large databases and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. She has designed courses for graduate students and pharmacists to help them critically evaluate the literature and better understand the proper use of statistical techniques, as well as their limitations. Dr. McCarren currently advises on design, conduct, and analysis of studies and projects aimed at better understanding use and outcomes of medications in real-world settings. Her research interest is in adapting rigorous designs for use in real-world evaluations of interventions. At EndsideOut, Madeline oversees data analysis and reporting of key outcomes, and assists with grant writing efforts.
Betia Zeng, Operations Manager
Betia is a Master of Public Health candidate at Rutgers University with a concentration in epidemiology. Her career has specialized in public health surveillance of infectious diseases and expanding health education. Betia has previously assisted in community-engaged research projects, as well as research on telehealth access for vulnerable populations in New Jersey. As the Operations Manager at EndsideOut, she oversees fundraising, grant writing, strategic planning and day-to-day operations. Her role helps to ensure EO’s sustainability and growth for the future. She also leads program development on the Public Health Team, using her public health background to ensure that EndsideOut’s curriculum meets the CDC and SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) health education standards. Betia enjoys horseback riding, photography, and spending time with her dog.
Cindy Earley, Chief Financial Officer
Cindy has over 30 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, 13 of which she was the Controller of an Event Rental Company and a Multimedia and Documentary Production Company. She has worked for profit and non-profit organizations including an Assistant Living Center, a Children’s Beauty Salon and Spa, and a Restoration House for individual’s in need of a helping hand.
Over the years Cindy has performed varying accounting tasks from Accounts Payable to Financial Reporting. She was an intricate part of the purchase and implementation of accounting software packages for former employers.
Cindy served 3 years as a church trustee and helped implement an accounting software package to automate managing their financial reports. Holding a BA degree in Business Administration coupled with solid background in Accounting, Cindy lives by the creed, “Numbers never lie, they are what they are.” Dedicated to her craft, whether it’s working her daytime Accounting job, helping the small businesses she’s affiliated with, or guiding her adult children manage their self-owned businesses, her passion to serve others makes her a trusted source amongst family, friends and co-workers.
Darlene Griffin, Administrative Specialist
Darlene Griffin is a retired federal employee with over 20 years of professional experience in various areas of the federal sector. During that time, Darlene worked as a Human Resources Benefit Specialist providing guidance and advice on federal benefit programs and a Workers’ Compensation Program Specialist examining cases which involved traumatic and non-traumatic injuries. She also worked as an Occupational Health and Safety Program Manager overseeing and implementing health and safety regulations, practices, and procedures for an Agency with approximately 7,000 employees across the country. Over the years, Darlene had the opportunity to assist with an Agency-wide wellness program that conducted health and wellness fairs and seminars for employees. One of the events that brought the most joy to Darlene was assisting with “Healthy Kids Day at the CMS Farmers Market” where the agency partnered with a neighboring elementary school to incorporate wellness themes and activities for young students. The day consisted of fun activities and “edutainment” to teach kids about supporting local farmers and the benefits of eating locally grown fruits and vegetables and increasing daily physical activities.
Darlene loves helping people. She currently volunteers with Serving the Health Insurance Needs for Elders (SHINE) organization, assisting Medicare insurance beneficiaries.
Public Health Team
Amanda Golloub
Amanda is a recent graduate from the University at Albany School of Public Health Master’s in Public Health Degree Program. She has previously worked for both the Rhode Island and Arizona Departments of Health working on their COVID-19 mitigation teams. At EndsideOut, Amanda is on the Public Health team as well as the Social Media Team Lead. Outside of EO, Amanda is a cheerleading coach, ensuring athletes are educated on their physical health, growth, and development. She aims to take her professional experience and work on broader public health issues that communities may experience.
Business Development & Grants
Sarah Shaffstall
Sarah brings over 10 years of public health experience. She received her Master’s in Public Health degree with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health from Boston University. Sarah has worked in both the private and government sectors and has a background in project management, clinical and health policy research, white paper development, qualitative analysis, and writing and implementing federal grants. At EndSideOut, she uses her experience to support grant writing efforts.
Community Outreach
Jordan Turner
Jordan received a Masters in Public Health from George Mason University with a concentration in Epidemiology. His interest in public health promotion and research has fueled him to address issues of racial equity at the local and international level. Jordan has worked as a research assistant for the GMU Learning Lab as well as worked with nonprofits including the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction and the National Coalition for the Homeless. Through his work in public health, he desires to provide health education and resources for everyone and close gaps in health equity. At EndsideOut, Jordan assists with community outreach and curriculum development.
Dr. Calvert Moore, DNP, Advisor – Community Health
Dr. Calvert Moore obtained her Associate’s degree in Nursing from Baltimore City Community College, Bachelor’s of Science from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Master’s degree in Community/Public Health Nursing from the University of Maryland, and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Chatham University. Calvert is also a Board Certified Public Health Nurse. She ran a hospital-based community health program that developed programming schools based on identified needs. She is an adjunct faculty member for the RN-BSN program at the University in Maryland School of Nursing. Calvery published the book “The Dynamics of the Parent/Child Relationship: The Effects on One’s Life” and is a motivational speaker and consultant. Calvert has worked on a number of committees within the hospital, Baltimore City Health Department, local schools, University of Maryland, and a variety of non-profit organizations. In 2014, Calvert was recognized by Baltimore Magazine and received their Nursing Excellence Award.
Temika Griffin, RN MSN, Nurse Educator
Temika Griffin has 11 years of professional nursing experience which includes Diabetic Resource Nurse, critical care, home health, interventional radiology with emphasis in AV fistulas and grafts, and surgical/recovery room nursing. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Coppin State University located in Baltimore, MD. Mrs. Griffin has certifications in CPR, ACLS (advanced cardiac life support), and is a Registered Delegating Nurse in Maryland, and is the first ever recipient of their Nursing Excellence Award.
Karen Garcia
Karen has over 10 years of entrepreneurial and public health experience. She obtained her degrees in Applied Science/ Medical Assisting from Monroe College New York. An Associates in Arts in Sciences – Sociology Option and a Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management from Rowan University in New Jersey. Karen earned an internship with the NJ State Troopers, and Cumberland County Office of Emergency Management while working as a Manager for the United States Census Bureau. Karen has a background in community development, content management, social media and event planning while running a successful retail business and restaurant, “Los Molcajetes” in NJ. Her phlebotomy certification pushed her frontline services during the COVID-19 pandemic alongside nurses and her team – Plasma Donation was key for many COVID patients’ curing and transfusions. Her passion is assisting her community while implementing faith based principles. She assists EO’s mission to promote wellness and health building habits within the Hispanic community through translation and social events.
Youth Health Educators
Onyi Ebere
Onyi is a resident of Baltimore County as well as former Graduate of Towson University in May of 2021, with a Bachelors in Exercise Science. Onyi has been with EndsideOut since 2019 as a Youth Health Educator in Baltimore City Public Schools. His duties include taking on the role of a resource for students or parents to engage and obtain more knowledge as it pertains to their own personal and possibly family/community wellness. Onyi shares with students the ability to build a foundation on how they can identify and navigate their food consumption, concerns, & wellness of the mind.
Senita Beverly
