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2026 – 2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Positive Childhood Alliance 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.
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Help Positive Childhood Alliance 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@positivechildhoodalliancenc.org.

Sharon Baxter, MD
Retired Pediatrician

Sherry Bradsher
Managing Principal, CCR Consulting

Lynn Crothers
Psychotherapist

Stephen Dauchert
Chief Marketing Officer, The Redwoods Group

Sheldon Fox
Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor, Curi Capital

Bill Goebel
President, FocusCFO

Allison Jordan
Director of Accounting and Human Resources, TradeMark Properties

Sara Lang
Principal Communications Advisor- Public Relations, Blue Cross NC

Alice Magnuson
Employment Attorney, Wyrick Robbins

Ashley Pieraccini
Registered Nurse

Emmanuel Paul
Chief Business Services Officer, Early Years

Rush Russell
Retired Prevention Executive

Shaina Spears
Audit Director, PwC

Alice Syta
Director, Brand and Category Marketing at Lowe’s Companies

Kevin Todd
Director of Laboratory Strategy, Merck

Katherine Vail Pope
Child Advocate and Community Leader