Twilight Wish Staff
Executive Director
Peter Stinson
Peter Stinson graduated with a B.A. from St. Joseph’s University in 2007. He has many years of nonprofit experience including serving as Senior Director with Operation Homefront, a national military veteran’s organization where he oversaw operations throughout the Northeast for over ten years. Most recently, Stinson was Executive Director of Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services, a nonprofit that operates two senior adult activity centers in Montgomery County. It was during his tenure at Operation Homefront that he first learned of Twilight Wish while taking part in a wish granting for a World War II veteran who wished to attend the reunion of the Sixth Marine Division one more time. Stinson currently volunteers his services on the Executive Committee for Delaware Valley Veterans Consortium, an organization that unites military and veteran service organizations. In addition, he has taught CCD to 7th and 8th graders at Our Lady of Mount Carmel for over 14 years. He resides in Doylestown with his wife. In his spare time, Stinson enjoys being with his family and friends, working out and volunteering at his local parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Director of Business Development
Donna DeQuila
Donna DeQuila received her B.S. from Wagner College in 1979. She has over 30 years of experience as an accountant and office manager, most recently with the Law Offices of William J. Courtney, LLC. DeQuila, who joined Twilight Wish in 2019, is responsible for increasing donor engagement by communicating with donors and building relationships. She enjoys vacations with her husband in their motorhome and spending time with her granddaughter.
Director of Community Relations
Mary Farrell
Mary Farrell received her B.A. in Advertising from Temple University in 1989. Farrell has more than 20 years’ experience in advertising and public relations. Farrell joined the staff in March 2007. She is currently the Director of Community Relations responsible for public and media relations, grant writing, and social media for Twilight Wish Foundation. Farrell resides in Buckingham with her husband and their three rescue dogs. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching football and traveling.
Director of Wish Management
Cheryl Gustafson
Cheryl Gustafson recently joined Twilight Wish as Director of Wish Management. She is responsible for all aspects of our wish granting program and assisting our chapters. Gustafson received her B.A. in Communications from California State Fullerton and has over 10 years of experience working for nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania. She lives in Furlong with her husband and two dogs. When she isn’t granting wishes, she enjoys cooking with her husband, getting together with her family and friends, and watching ice hockey.
National Director of Chapters
Randie Duretz
Randie Duretz joined Twilight Wish in January of 2021 as National Director of Chapters. She has over 35 years of experience as an Activities Director is several long-term care facilities and most recently was Activities Director at Luther Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation. During her time there, Duretz collaborated with Twilight Wish to grant wishes to several of her residents there. In both 1998 and 2018, she was voted Activities Professional of North America by the National Association of Activity Professionals. Duretz, a resident of Ocala, Florida, will be responsible for overseeing chapter management and growth.
Chief Financial Officer
Beth Bready
Beth Bready recently joined Twilight Wish as Chief Financial Officer. She has over 20 years of experience managing several medical practices where her responsibilities included all billing, purchasing and human resources. In addition, Bready currently runs her own business providing maintenance and management services to clients.