Board Leaders
2023 – 2024 Board of Directors
Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina is led by statewide volunteer leaders dedicated to child well-being and family strengthening efforts across North Carolina. Our board plays a crucial role in guiding and supporting our mission to nurture positive childhoods.
Join Prevent Child Abuse NC’s Board or Committees
Help Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina make a real difference in the lives of children and families across the state. We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to serve on our Board and Committees. If you have a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of children, we invite you to apply today. Board and committee members have the opportunity to collaborate with other like-minded individuals, share your expertise, and help us develop and implement strategies that will nurture positive childhoods in North Carolina.
If you are interested, please click on the button below to fill out our interest form to be considered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we look forward to hearing from you! Questions? Please email info@preventchildabusenc.org.
Board & Committee Member Interest Form
Tanya Armour
Director of Philanthropy, New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation

German Barriga
Multicultural Community Outreach Representative, Healthy Blue NC

Sharon Baxter, MD
Retired Pediatrician

Vernisha Crawford
CEO and Founder, Trauma Informed Institute

Stephen Dauchert
Chief Marketing Officer, The Redwoods Group

John Eller
Principal, Health Management Associates

Ilina Ewen
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Samet

Bill Goebel
President, MPACT Solutions LLC and Vice Chair, Boy Scouts National Service Territory 15

Carmen Hooker Odom
Independent Health Policy Consultant

Allison Jordan
Director of Accounting and Human Resources, TradeMark Properties

Dee McDougal
Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CAPCO

Rebecca Newton
Learning and Development Manager, Epic Games

Michael Olander
President, Phoenix Restaurant Group

Emmanuel Paul
Chief Business Services Officer, Child Care Services Association

Joel Rosch, PhD
Senior Research Scholar and Policy Liaison, Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke University

Katherine Vail Pope
Child Advocate and Community Leader