About Our Board

Lisa Bailey

 

Lisa Bailey is a wife, mother and grandmother who loves her family and Christ endlessly.  Her work history includes working as a Human Resource professional for years until her health failed. Another of her passions is Child Abuse Advocacy, in hopes of sparing children from the residual effects trauma can have on their bodies, minds, and spirits.

Lisa became a member of Living Chronic Faith in 2023, recently joining as a Board Member.  She believes this community has enriched her life in ways she never thought possible. God’s grace, community and a lot of hard work has helped her in her healing journey, and she wants to help other hurting people in this process. She wants a platform where she can tell others how powerful our thoughts are and how using them can help or hurt us.  She personally knows how hard this process is because she is still correcting old habits, especially when stress or pain levels are high.  While it is the Holy Spirit that gives us the power to change the words we speak, the desire to change begins in the heart. 

 

Stephanie Fields*

 

Stephanie Todd Fields has several family members and friends who live with chronic diagnoses, and she joined LCF because she wanted to know more about chronic illness and how to support and advocate for those living with various disabilities. Stephanie has been an educator since she was three years old and made it official by earning a bachelor’s degree in Math Education from the University of Tennessee—Knoxville and later a Master's Degree in School Administration from Indiana University—Bloomington. She has been a professional educator for over 35 years, serving in the great states of Tennessee and Indiana.

Stephanie is married, has 2 daughters and 3 granddaughters; enjoys the theater world; learning about the cinema production world through a project with LCF Entertainment; and  as director of LCF Entertainment, she loves the opportunity to bring theater to those living with chronic illnesses, since many are not able to attend or participate in live productions.

Stephanie shares, “I am so in awe of how God has chosen special people to carry the message of hope and the ‘I can do all things’ message to the world even while navigating the complexities of living with a chronic illness/disability. I am proud to serve alongside the brave men and women who teach me how to say "Yes" even when the task is challenging, who teach me to be creative in order to accomplish a task, but who also teach me to say "No" when my body needs to take a break. We are all fearfully and wonderfully made by the Master Potter. God can use all of us as long as we are willing to surrender what we have, so He can create a masterpiece.”

 

Dorothea Thatch*

 

Dorothea Thatch has 8 years of history as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, helping individuals with chronic illnesses and mental and physical disabilities obtain and maintain employment. She also has several family members who live with disabilities and chronic illnesses. She felt called to this ministry organization and wants every LCF member to remember that God created you on purpose, with purpose.

Deborah Quarles

 

Deborah Quarles is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended public schools growing up. Upon graduation from high school, she attended Ball State University and Indiana Wesleyan University, obtaining a BSN in Nursing and an MBA.

Her professional career spanned 40 years as a Registered Nurse. She is gifted in teaching Bible studies and mentoring women into a deeper relationship with Christ. Her hobbies include sports, outdoor activities, and travel. Currently, she owns a travel and network marketing company which gives her the opportunity to give back to our youth, ministries, and nonprofits. Her heart’s desire is to see all people live full, healthy, satisfying lives for Christ.