Alliance Center for Education proudly recognizes the community and business leaders who have been selected to serve on our 2022 Board of Directors.
We trust that their leadership and talent will guide our mission forward and increase our influence in positively impacting the future of children at risk by improving economic mobility through education.
We are grateful for their service and the immeasurable value of their time.
Alliance Center for Education
Board of Directors
Chair
Samantha Dunbar
Executive Consultant
Vice Chair
Andy Belk
Edward Jones Investments
Financial Advisor
Treasurer
Jorge Manjarres
Truist
Senior Financial Officer, Strategic Funding
Secretary
Michelene Mathews
United Methodist Women
Assist Director St Mark’s Child Dev. (retired)
Board Members
Alexandria Addison
At-Large Member
Maudre Addison
Johnson C. Smith University
Director of Employee Services
Andy Belk
Edward Jones Investments
Financial Advisor
John DeMicco
Theater Professional
Retired Teacher
Samantha Dunbar
Executive Consultant
Kim Langstaff
Hannover Life Re America
AVP, Compliance Auditor
Jorge Manjarres
Truist
Senior Financial Officer, Strategic Funding
Michelene Mathews
St Mark’s Child Development
Assist Director, Retired
Chris Shanahan
PartnerRE
Chief Executive Officer, North America Life
Ronda K. Williams
Hannover Re
Vice President, Human Resources
Anthony Stradford
Financial Literacy Coach
Retired Military
Dimetris Craig
Policy Council Representative
Ex-Officio Members
Diann Back
President – United Women of Faith
Western North Carolina Conference – Metro District President
Joanie Strohm
United Women of Faith
Western North Carolina Conference
Rev. Dan Pezet
United Methodist Church
Western NC Conference - Metro District Superintendent