Our conference would not be a successful event without the efforts and contributions of our Conference Program 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
Gretta Worley, Executive Director, HERE in Jackson County, Inc.
Jamie Green, Vice President, Finance & Administration, Hope Haven
Kathy Davis, Program Director, HandsOn Northwest NC
Kim Chambers, Chief Financial Officer, TROSA
Kristen Perry, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Services Inc.
Marie Hopper, President, FIRST North Carolina
Merritt Tongen, Agency Principal, The LN Davis Insurance Agency
Morgan Webster, Consultant, Morgan Webster Consulting
Rita Henry, Director of Operations, NC Counts Coalition
Sabrina Brooks, Vice President, Cape Fear Valley Medical Foundation
Samantha Nevins, Executive Director, Disability Rights & Resources
Sarah Cothren, Executive Director, NC Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies
Stephanie Straughn, Program Manager, Leading Into New Communities, Inc.
Teshanee Williams, Assistant Professor, UNC School of Government
Interested in joining the Program Committee for 2025? Submit our interest form!