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Board

Our

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

Brandy York
Chair

Senior Business Analyst,

United HealthGroup

Raynard Young, Finance Vice Chair

Raynard Young 
Finance Vice Chair

Youth Development Coordinator, Guilford County Schools

Sonja L. Frison, Ph.D, MPH, Director

Sonja L Frison, Ph.D, MPH  

Secretary

Psychological Program Manager,

NC DPS - Juvenile Justice

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Linda Glover, PhD

Director

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

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Anika Madden

Director

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

Antonio L. McKoy. Director

Antonio McKoy
Director

Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor and Apprenticeship

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