charles town, wv office
Chief Executive Officer
Pamela Brannon
Pamela has dedicated her life’s work to serving the AIDS community and advocating on behalf of the world’s most vulnerable children. After participating in the country’s first ever AIDS radio-thon, she changed her career course and began working with prominent AIDS service organizations — most notably, AIDS Project Los Angeles and Project Angel Food. While at Project Angel Food, she was introduced to the Children of Uganda dance troupe. Soon after, she traveled to Uganda and worked with children who had lost their parents to AIDS. She was inspired by the children’s genuine joy for life and returned to the US with a newfound passion to support Uganda’s orphans. She ultimately joined the Children of Uganda Board of Directors where she served until transitioning to her current role of Executive Director. Pamela’s vision for COU’s future includes the construction of an academic and healing arts academy where children would benefit from a holistic approach to their educational future and overall well-being.
Communications and Sponsorship Director
Nicole Moorman
Nicole joined Children of Uganda’s team in October of 2009. She managed office operations and assisted with marketing for both the 2012 and 2014 Tours of Light. Meeting the dance troupe children and witnessing their incredible talent was profoundly life-changing. Her genuine passion is story-telling. She is immensely grateful for the opportunity to tell inspirational, authentic and impactful stories of the women and children COU is honored to know and support. She has also worked as a project lead on the organization's Journey of Light virtual events, assisting with video production and communications. Nicole is a graduate of Hood College with a BA in English and a minor in Religion. She currently lives with her husband and son in Frederick, MD.
Administrative Assistant
Sharon Snyder
Sharon graduated from Shepherd College in 1987 with a BFA in Graphic Design. She has worked professionally as a graphic artist in the newspaper industry for over 25 years. She enjoyed teaching children’s Sunday school for many years at Kabletown United Methodist Church and she also worked as a substitute teacher for Jefferson County Schools. When she is not working, Sharon enjoys reading, cooking, running and spending time with family. She lives in Bunker Hill, WV with her husband and son.
