Conference Session Review Committee

Our conference would not be a successful event without the efforts and contributions of our 2025 Session Review Committee. These individuals meet throughout the months leading up to the conference to plan out concurrent sessions and other programming. 

Amy Navejas, Executive Director, North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance
Ellysa Smith, Human Resources Manager, Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation
Eric Stone, Director of Operations, Insight Human Services
Irina Stephens, Program Director, MDC
Jamie Green, Vice President Finance & Administration, Hope Haven
Kathy Davis, Program Director, HandsOn Northwest NC
Kelly Sokalski, Head of Development, Hope For The Warriors
Kim Chambers, Chief Financial Officer, TROSA
Kristen Perry, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Services, Inc.
Marie Hopper, President, FIRST North Carolina
Merald Holloway, Partnership Manager, MDC
Morgan Webster, Consultant, Morgan Webster Consulting
Samantha Nevins, Executive Director, Disability Rights & Resources
Sarah Cothren, Executive Director, NC Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies
Teshanee Williams, Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Government, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Interested in joining the Session Review Committee for 2026? Submit our interest form!