Nicholette Smith-Bligen, LICSW, LCSW-C is a nationally recognized leader and advocate whose 25-year career has been defined by one unwavering mission: improving the lives of children,
Sharon Kollar is an authentic and strategic leader, facilitator, and coach with more than two decades of experience dedicated to strengthening child welfare and human services
Chaela Peyton is a strategic human capital leader with progressive experience spanning public sector and corporate environments. She specializes in aligning workforce strategy with organizational priorities,
Alexis Danciu brings more than 17 years of experience in child welfare, with extensive practice and leadership work across multiple states, including North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and Arkansas.
Liz Harr, LCAS, LCSW-A, MBA, MSW, is a seasoned social work professional and contractor based in Western North Carolina, with over 15 years of progressive experience in child
Alison (Ali) Climo is a seasoned social work professional, educator, and community strategist with over 25 years of experience in aging services, systems change, and
Nathan Rix is a former state government executive, Big Four consulting leader, and Teach For America alumnus with nearly two decades of experience driving transformational
Rebecca B. Knight, Esq. is a lawyer, mediator, and retired North Carolina District Court Judge, offering arbitration and mediation services to private citizens, governmental entities,
Sharon was born in New York City and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, within a blended, multicultural family with roots in Jamaica, Belize, and the
With over 20 years of experience spanning multiple roles within child welfare, T’halese Steen is a compassionate and seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA)
