Meet the Board of Directors

Born and raised in Birmingham, AL, Lane graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Biomedical Science. Lane worked in quality control and operations of a local antibody production lab until 2018. Lane and his wife, Kathryn, live in Mountain Brook and have 4 beautiful children, Libby, Drew, Grace, and Ann Curtis. If he’s not spending time with the kids, you can find Lane either at the beach or the golf course. Lane enjoys cheering for his two favorite teams, the Auburn Tigers and Atlanta Braves. The Hagans are members of the Church of the Highlands in Birmingham.

“It was our desire to create something meaningful and impactful from what happened to Libby. We have learned so much over the last ten years- one of the greatest lessons is that raising any child, and especially a special needs child, takes a village. We know first-hand the stress placed on families whose medical insurance will not cover everything that their child needs to thrive. We want to help. It was out of this desire that the concept for Libby’s Friends was born.”

Mary Andrews is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Vulcan Materials Company. She received a BA in Economics and Spanish from the University of Virginia before moving to Managua, Nicaragua, to teach at the Nicaragua Christian Academy.

Mary Andrews then earned her MBA from the University of Alabama and returned to Birmingham to work for Vulcan Materials Company, where she has held a variety of Finance and Business Development roles and currently serves as CFO.

She and her husband, Drew, have two sons, Baines and Walton, and enjoy time as a family at the soccer fields or at the lake. Baines had the privilege of being one of Libby’s classmates in 3rd grade and is one of her and Libby’s Friends’ biggest fans!

Jana Newton is a dedicated pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of Iron City OT, a pediatric therapy and wellness clinic located in Homewood, Alabama. With over 17 years of professional experience, Jana has become a trusted advocate for children and families navigating developmental and medical challenges. Her holistic approach to therapy focuses on fostering community connections and empowering families to help their children thrive.

Jana’s journey with Libby’s Friends began when she met Libby as a baby, and it came full circle when one of her patients received a grant through the organization. Inspired by their mission, Jana knew she wanted to contribute to the meaningful work of this group. She previously served as a member and president of the Associate Board before stepping into her role on the Executive Board.

Outside of work, Jana is happily married and a proud mom to two energetic daughters. As a family, they love traveling, spending time at the beach, and creating memories together.

As a board member of Libby’s Friends, Jana brings her extensive professional expertise, personal experience as a mother, and a deep appreciation for the life-changing impact the organization provides to families. She is excited and honored to serve an organization with such a powerful and meaningful mission.

Macy is a full-time mom and caregiver to her three sons: Jax (9), Hayden Mac (6), and Gray (4). Hayden was injured at birth due to malpractice and, as a result, is now diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, and Epilepsy.

The Ingram family was connected with the Hagan family shortly after Hayden’s injury. Macy made it her mission to help families facing the same struggles Hayden and Libby did in their early years. Before Hayden’s injury, Macy was a child abuse and neglect worker for the Department of Human Resources.

Macy was born in Fort Payne, AL, and received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Social Work at the University of West Alabama. It was there that she was a majorette, and her now husband, Brady, was on the football team. The two now live in Trussville, Alabama, with their children and are members of Crosspoint Church.

When they are not immersed in the medically complex day-to-day, they spend their time on Weiss Lake or in Disney World! Macy has served on our Associate Board for the last three years, most recently as President.

Macy has confidently taken on the role of Social Media Director since day one. Every post across our social media platforms comes from her! Macy is an incredible asset to Libby’s Friends because she knows firsthand the challenges of caring for a loved one with a disability.