Our People

Our people—staff, board members, coaches and volunteers—are dedicated to ensuring a positive experience for every participant and family. Learn more about the individuals who bring our mission and vision to life.

Our Staff

Karen Gipson

Executive Director

Adera Carter

Marketing & Community Engagement Manager

Samantha Williams

Fundraising and Development Manager

Daisy Gonzalez

Program and Site Coordinator

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Do you share a passion for our mission and want to join the team? Learn more about open staff and board positions.

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Our Board

Madison James | Chair

Radio One

Kelly Buchanan | Vice Chair

Truist

Sarah Helton | Treasurer

Michael Best Strategies

April Tate | Secretary

Superior Industrial Maintenance Company

Venus Moore

Wells Fargo Bank N.A

Meeta Gandhi

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

De'Maris Young

AICPA & CIMA

Sarah Hreyo

Novant Health

Ashley Crawford

MYGroup

Melissa Armstrong

Gaston County Schools

Jordyn Webb

Grant Thornton

Meghan Oldis

Bragg Financial

Lauren Suica

Celonis

Dr. Joy Nicole Martinez

The Alchemist Agency

Deborah Ford

Desire Stanley-Hart

Our Culture

Our mission, vision and core values are at the heart of everything we do. Learn more about our organization, our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access, and how you can join our team.

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