Meet our Volunteer Board Leaders | Prevent Child Abuse NC

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

Tanya Armour

Director of Philanthropy, New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation

German Barriga

German Barriga

Multicultural Community Outreach Representative, Healthy Blue NC

Sharon Baxter, MD

Sharon Baxter, MD

Retired Pediatrician

Vernisha Crawford

Vernisha Crawford

CEO and Founder, Trauma Informed Institute

Stephen Dauchert

Stephen Dauchert

Chief Marketing Officer, The Redwoods Group

John Eller

John Eller

Principal, Health Management Associates

Ilina Ewen

Ilina Ewen

Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Samet

Bill Goebel

Bill Goebel

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

Carmen Hooker Odom

Carmen Hooker Odom

Independent Health Policy Consultant

Allison Jordan

Allison Jordan

Director of Accounting and Human Resources, TradeMark Properties

Dee McDougal

Dee McDougal

Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CAPCO

Rebecca Newton

Rebecca Newton

Learning and Development Manager, Epic Games

Michael Olander

Michael Olander

President, Phoenix Restaurant Group

Emmanuel Paul

Emmanuel Paul

Chief Business Services Officer, Child Care Services Association

Joel Rosch, PhD

Joel Rosch, PhD

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

Katherine Vail Pope

Katherine Vail Pope

Child Advocate and Community Leader