
Meet The Team

Brittney Barlett
Try This WV Executive Director
Brittney has directed Try This since September 2020. She lives in Weston with her husband and 3 dogs, where she is active with community organizations like Lewis First. A former high-school teacher, she is passionate about healthy-community activities and oversees the Jane Lew community garden.

Deanna Palmer
Director of The Lewis County FRN, Try This fiscal sponsor
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Deanna signed up to coordinate the fiscal management of Try This funding, but she has been much more, a source of constant encouragement. A Weston resident and mother of two boys, she also directs the statewide alliance of FRNs and oversees 52 other programs for Lewis County that benefit low-income people.

Melissa Young
Try This
Administrative Coordinator
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Mel lives in South Charleston WV. She loves her kids, video games, and all things science fiction. She is passionate about what Try This WV does and discovering new ways to create a healthy WV.

Laura Anderson
Try This WV Organizer
Laura is an active mother of 4 from Lewis County, WV and a collector of stories. She joined Try This in 2020 as an AmeriCorps serving in Central WV Region. As the Try This WV Organizer she is looking forward to connecting folk, sharing the stories of projects and growing new partnerships throughout the state.
Tracey Galloway
AmeriCorps
serving
Northern Panhandle

Tracey Galloway joined Try This WV in 2021 as an AmeriCorps volunteer. Galloway is a life-long community servant and graduate of West Virginia Northern Community College, who’s passionate about the betterment of lives, creativity and learning. She is eager to fuse her background and passions in her new role to build a better future for West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle.

Kate Belt
AmeriCorps
serving
Central WV
A recent graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, Kate is an Americorps member living in Buckhannon WV. Having been a member of the community her whole life, she is committed to working with others and being a positive voice to bring more opportunity and access to all West Virginians. Kate is excited to serve central West Virginia’s Try This region, and looks forward to making new connections in the community.
Cassie Wiley
AmeriCorps
serving
Southern WV

Huntington resident, Cassandra Wiley, started with Try This in 2021 and serves Southern WV as an AmeriCorps Volunteer. Avid garden fan, even though she doesn’t have the greenest thumb, is determined to apply herself in bringing people together for a healthier, happier West Virginia.
2021-2022 AmeriCorps

Kate Belt
Region:
Central, WV
A recent graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, Kate is an Americorps member living in Buckhannon WV. Having been a member of the community her whole life, she is committed to working with others and being a positive voice to bring more opportunity and access to all West Virginians. Kate is excited to serve central West Virginia’s Try This region, and looks forward to making new connections in the community.

Tracey Galloway
Region:
Northern Panhandle
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Tracey Galloway joined Try This WV in 2021 as an AmeriCorps volunteer. Galloway is a life-long community servant and graduate of West Virginia Northern Community College, who’s passionate about the betterment of lives, creativity and learning. She is eager to fuse her background and passions in her new role to build a better future for West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle.

Cassie Wiley
Region:
Southern WV
Huntington resident, Cassandra Wiley, started with Try This in 2021 and serves Southern WV as an AmeriCorps Volunteer. Avid garden fan, even though she doesn’t have the greenest thumb, is determined to apply herself in bringing people together for a healthier, happier West Virginia.

Sarah Hott
Region:
Eastern WV
Sarah Hott lives in Augusta, in Hampshire County. She has a background in education and library services. Sarah has been a dedicated school and community volunteer for many years. She is excited to collaborate with others in the Eastern Panhandle on creative projects to promote wellness in West Virginia.