A North Carolina native, I’ve spent most of my life in eastern North Carolina. I was born in the “big city” of Whitaker and grew up in the “big city” of LaGrange. Our family relocated to Greenville when I was 12 years old. With the exception of one year, I’ve been here ever since. My childhood was colorful to say the least…and I wouldn’t change it for the world. I still enjoy reminiscing about childhood mischief, funny happenings, family stories, near death experiences and special events. You know; the normal childhood experiences.

As an adult I supported United Way of Pitt County because they did good things in the community. They provided funding for after school programs, meals on wheels, and the like. But when I joined the organization in 1999, I felt as if I was getting paid to do ministry. You have to understand, I love helping people… any people, all people. Intellectually I knew there was a difference. But in my heart, it was about meeting the needs of people. United Way did this in a variety of ways from volunteer placement to nonprofit board development and much more.

In addition to my work at United Way, I am the Community Services Director at Ebenezer SDA Church. With the help and support of other members, I am able to gather and distribute household goods such as bedding, small kitchen appliances, mops, brooms, bath aids and items that simply help make a house feel more like home. I also coordinate monthly feedings at Greenville Community Shelter, Inc. and head the youth ministries division at church.

In my spare time I operate a small candy business, Dollie’s Delectable Carobs ®. Our candies were designed for people who love chocolate but they don’t want the caffeine it contains or they are plagued with migraines, canker sores or pimples from chocolate.