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

Aiesha Edwards

Executive Director

Danielle Gubbins

Operations Director

Kinsey Beauclair

Interim Program Director

Clare Mazzeo

Program Manager

Makayla Luzarraga

Program Manager

Celia Darío

Marketing & Events Manager

Keona Jarrett

Office & Volunteer Coordinator

Maggie Burch

Finance & Program Support Coordinator

Koryann Stallings

Fund Development Intern

Natalie Kranick

Fund Development Intern

Work With Us

Do you share a passion for our mission and want to join the team? Learn more about open staff and board positions. Click "Work With Us" to find our board application!

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Our Board

Julia Curran Chair

Stay-at-home-Mom

Amanda Sosebee,Treasurer

Appalachian Voices

Lynn Benot

Calabrese Consulting

Natalie Jones

Duke University

Mike Mueller

Prana Yoga

Melissa Blackwell

Neuse Charter School Superintendent

Jammie Gomis

McGriff Insurance

Katherine McKelvey

Chemistry Communications

Anna Lovell

Alliance Health

Tracy Scott

CEO of Unlimited Options Enterprise, LLC

Chiquana Dancy

Founder & CEO of CM Dancy Consulting

Hannah Bowen

Included Health

Kendall Hageman-Mays

NC Department of Information Technology

Elizabeth Sager

NCCADV

Melissa Thibault

Independent Consultant / Executive Advisor

Allison Monger

First Citizens Bank

David Clark

Mechanics & Farmers Bank

Antwaun Arnold

AMIkids Infinity Wake

Sophie Gilson

Duke Sanford School of Public Policy

Our Culture

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

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