Board
Sharise Nance, LCSW
CEO & Co-Founder, S.W.A.G. Alliance Foundation
Sharise Nance is a nationally recognized Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Trauma Specialist, and Award-Winning Author with 25+ years of experience advancing mental health and workplace wellness. As CEO and Co-Founder of the S.W.A.G. Alliance Foundation, she leads the mission to celebrate, support, and elevate social workers through year-round recognition, advocacy, and professional development. Sharise is also the creator of the S.W.A.G. Awards and founder of Vitamin C Healing, LLC, where she helps organizations move from burnout to balance. Known as the “Compassion Fatigue Lady,” she is a trusted voice in leadership burnout and trauma-informed care.
William P. Nance
COO & Co-Founder, S.W.A.G. Alliance Foundation
William P. Nance brings over 30 years of experience in the film industry and more than a decade in customer service and operations. As COO and Co-Founder of the S.W.A.G. Alliance Foundation, he plays a key role in advancing the organization’s mission to uplift and recognize social workers through events, advocacy, and community engagement. With a strong background in logistics, planning, and creative production, William helps ensure the seamless execution of SWAG initiatives. He is also the proud husband and business partner of Sharise Nance.
Cassandra M. Williams
Board Secretary, S.W.A.G. Alliance Foundation
Cassandra M. Williams brings over 15 years of experience in nonprofit administration and development, along with a decade of expertise in business startup and expansion. She currently serves as the Executive Director of The King's Community Center and as Community Relations Manager for the City of Pittsburgh under Council President R. Daniel Lavelle (District 6). Cassandra holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and is deeply committed to uplifting communities through strategic leadership and collaboration
Peter Fleming
Treasurer, S.W.A.G. Alliance Foundation
With over 20 years of experience in public accounting and the private sector, Peter serves as a Co-Managing Partner at Wilke & Associates, where he provides strategic financial leadership and oversees complex audit, forensic accounting, and consulting engagements. As Treasurer of the S.W.A.G. Alliance Foundation, Peter brings his financial expertise to support the organization’s mission of celebrating and empowering social workers through sound fiscal management and sustainability.
Peter has held fractional CFO roles for multiple companies, including SDLC Partners, which was acquired in 2021 at a 10x EBITDA valuation. His specialties include startup financing, regulatory compliance, internal controls, IRS examinations, and M&A support. He is a licensed auditor in multiple states and an active member of the ACFE, AICPA, and PICPA.
In addition to his professional leadership, Peter is committed to community service, serving as Treasurer for organizations like Mainstay Life Services and Church Army USA, and as Chair of the Financial Management Team at The Bible Chapel.