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Our board of directors is composed of dedicated leaders with expertise across education, youth development, juvenile justice, nonprofit leadership, corporate strategy, and workforce development. They bring both professional knowledge and lived experience that reflect the communities we serve in the Piedmont Triad. United by a shared commitment to young people, our board ensures strong governance, strategic vision, and sustainable growth for the SHIELD Mentor Program. Get to know the individuals who help us create inclusive pathways and a welcoming environment where young lives can overcome adversity and thrive.

Brandy York
Chair
Senior Business Analyst,
United HealthGroup

Raynard Young
Finance Vice Chair
Youth Development Coordinator, Guilford County Schools

Sonja L Frison, Ph.D, MPH
Secretary
Psychological Program Manager,
NC DPS - Juvenile Justice

Linda Glover, PhD
Director
Former Vice President of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) & Former President of Eastern Shore Community College, Virginia

Anika Madden
Director
Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship, North Carolina A&T

Antonio McKoy
Director
Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor and Apprenticeship
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