BOARD

Say hello to the unsung heroes of Kidznotes: our board of directors. These inspiring local changemakers deserve a standing ovation for their unwavering dedication and commitment to the cause. Interested in adding your voice? Learn about joining the board here.

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    Blake Shiver

    Board Chair
    Chair, Governance Committee
    2020-2026

    Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO
    Red Hat

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    Alice Turner

    Secretary
    2021-2024

    Retired Director of Special Projects
    RTI International

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    Shannon Rutt

    Treasurer
    Chair, Finance Committee
    2021-2024

    Head of Revenue Accounting & Order Management
    NetApp

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    Cassandra Anderson

    Board Member
    2023 - 2026

    CEO, Kingdon Soldier, LLC

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    Kim Crouch

    Board Member
    2024-2027

    Co-Founder
    Walk Up Advocacy

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    Meredith Dixon

    Board Member
    2021-2024

    Director of Finance
    50CAN

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    Tarsha Fletcher

    Board Member
    Chair, Personnel Committee
    2020-2026

    Vice President, Claims Operations
    Centene Corporation

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    Ramell Gee

    Board Member
    2021-2024

    Producer
    Ra el/Gmone’704

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    Sabrina Jones

    Board Member
    2020-2026

    Managing Director,
    Property Management
    CBRE

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    Nicole R. McCoy

    Board Member
    2024-2027

    Associate Professor of Accounting
    North Carolina A&T State University

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    Beth Murgitroyd

    Board Member
    2023-2026
    Trustee and Board Member
    The Murgitroyd Foundation

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    Jessica Sperling

    Board Member
    2024-2026

    Director of Applied Research, Evaluation, & Engagement in Duke University’s Social Science Research Institute (SSRI)

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    Shamia Truitt-Martin

    Board Member
    2019-2025

    Certified Social Studies
    AIG & Reading Teacher
    Durham Public Schools