Our Team
Board Members
Alice Hope, President
Alice Hope is the President of UMACC. She is the Marketing Manager for BBC Law, LLP and runs The Agreement Company, a subsidiary for BBC Law. She is a member of the Upper Merion Area School Board of Directors. Alice is one of the founders of UMACC and has served on the board since its inception. Alice lives in King of Prussia with her husband Ryan and has three children, Hannah a Junior at UCLA, Hunter a Junior at Upper Merion and Hudson a 4th grader at Candlebrook Elementary. She is also the Mom to her favorite child, Walter, a Brussels Griffon pup.
Kathy Knoebel, Treasurer
Jen Schauble
Jen Schauble is a member of the UMACC Board of Directors. She is also a member of Upper Merion Emergency Aid, Chairperson of the Upper Merion Township Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board and serves as Executive Director for Upper Merion Township's Youth Aid Panel. Jen also enjoys volunteering with For Goodness Cakes and Lasagna Love. She has extensive professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in supply chain, procurement, contract negotiation, and sourcing. She has been a resident of Upper Merion Township for 33 years, where she lives with her husband. She has two daughters, two sons-in-law, 2 grandsons (with a third on the way!), and 1 very enthusiastic granddog.
Kathy has been the Treasurer of the UMACC since November 2018, when she retired after owning a small business that developed data analysis and reporting software for the pharmaceutical industry. In addition to serving as Board Treasurer, she is also the Finance Committee Chair and a member of the Fundraising Committee. Kathy has lived in King of Prussia with her husband, Rick, for 49 years. She enjoys babysitting her 2 grandchildren, playing clarinet in the Chester County Concert Band, and riding her bicycle.
Barbara McElvogue
Barbara McElvogue has been the Director of Upper Merion Emergency Aid for the past 25 years. As the Director of UMEA, she was involved in the creation of the cupboard and its efforts to combat food insufficiency. She currently lives in Wayne with her husband.
Staff
Angela Michael, Pantry Manager
It’s with immense gratitude and enthusiasm that I step into this role, knowing our pantry’s profound impact on the lives of those in need within our community. As Manager, I am committed to upholding our mission of “Nurturing a Compassionate Community Response to Food Insecurity in the Upper Merion Area. ”I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a dedicated team of volunteers and supporters who selflessly contribute their time and effort to make UMACC a beacon of hope for many. Together, we will continue to innovate and expand our services, ensuring that everyone in our community has access to essential resources. Angela has a background in leadership, office management, and, most importantly, a passion for service. Like many of you, she calls Upper Merion Area School District home and has strong ties to this community. She resides in Gulph Mills with her husband, Dennis, and their daughter, Jada.