Meet the Board – Rhonda Fried

Mrs. Rhonda Cary Fried

Mrs. Rhonda Cary Fried is a motivated volunteer and philanthropist for the larger community of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Rhonda has been a member of the Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation Board since 2021. She says she joined the board to maximize her community impact and support a cause whose mission aligns with her beliefs.  “I am honored to sit on the Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation Board of Directors where I strive to help raise awareness for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and provide AED placements to Fredericksburg and the surrounding areas”.

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In her spare time, Rhonda enjoys reading, travel, and spending time with family and friends. She is also an avid roller coaster fan and loves driving fast cars and going to concerts.  Rhonda currently lives in the City of Fredericksburg with her wonderful husband Adam. She has three grown children whom she adores.

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Shannon Frick

Program Manager

Shannon is the Program Manager at Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation, where she oversees all programs, including CPR & AED training, the AED program, the Scholarship program, and the volunteer program. Coming from a military family, Shannon has traveled the world but calls Northern Virginia her home after more than 20 years in the area.

She graduated from Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia, with a degree in English and later earned an associate’s degree in emergency medical science from Northern Virginia Community College to pursue a career as a first responder. Shannon served as a professional Paramedic/Firefighter for 13 years with the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue. During her tenure, she spent over half of her career in the training division.

Shannon’s extensive instructional experience provides her with a deep understanding of effective teaching methodologies and practices, making her an invaluable asset in delivering successful CPR & AED training to all groups of all ages. Her role at Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation aligns perfectly with her background, as she works to equipe community members with the skills and confidence to perform Hands-Only CPR and use AEDs, ultimately saving lives.

When she is not instructing, Shannon enjoys spending time outdoors. She may be out snowboarding, paddleboarding with her corgi, training her deaf pitbull sign language commands – or just running after both of them with her fiancé at the dog park.

Email: SFrick@gwynethsgift.org 

Tiffany Kay

Training Manager

Tiffany serves as the Training Manager for Gwyneth’s Gift
Foundation, where she oversees the Training Program, AED Program, Scholarship Program, and Volunteer Program. A graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and media communication, Tiffany spent five years as a morning
radio co-host and Academy of Country Music award winner, including three years with Fredericksburg’s own WFLS. Her time behind the mic allowed her to build meaningful relationships and strong community ties within Fredericksburg—an
area she’s proud to call home. 

Outside of her work at Gwyneth’s Gift, Tiffany is a dance teacher at MFA Studios in Locust Grove, where she shares her love of
dance with children and teens, instilling confidence, discipline, and creativity. Growing up a dancer herself, this role is especially close to her heart. Tiffany is also enjoying the exciting process of planning her wedding with her fiancé, preparing for their special day in October 2025. The couple resides in downtown Fredericksburg and, when not planning their wedding, can be
found exploring new places, attending concerts, and cherishing time with family and friends. 

Email: Tiffany@gwynethsgift.org 

Joel Griffin

Chairman & Co-Founder

Joel Griffin is co-founder and chairman of Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation. Gwyneth’s Gift was founded in 2015 by Joel and Jennifer Griffin in honor of their oldest daughter, Gwyneth. He is also an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist with 25 years of private industry consulting experience and 20 years in government contracting. He is the Founder and CEO of Riphean, a regional growth management firm.

Joel is committed to philanthropy within the region through local nonprofits and organizations that strengthen local communities. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, Stafford Hospital Foundation, and Germanna Educational Foundation. Joel was recognized for his impact and leadership within the region, receiving the Prince B. Woodward Leadership Award in 2022.

In addition to the regional award, Joel received the Valor Award from Loudon County for his life-saving efforts in an emergency. He also received the Patriotic Civilian Service Award given by the U.S. Army for actions taken immediately and following 9/11 at The Pentagon in 2001.