Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors steadfastly guide us in our efforts and support the YWCA’s mission.
The YWCA Lower Cape Fear is honored to have an amazing group of women who volunteer their time and energy to improve the lives of women, children and families in our community.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Board Chair
Janeé Folston
UNCW - Associate Director Employer Development
Board Vice Chair
Suzanne Wertman
Self Employed: Certified Nurse-Midwife/ Consultant
Board Treasurer
Rachel Dunbar
Columbus Regional Healthcare System Vice President & Administrative Chief of Staff
Board Secretary
Deb Pickett
Signature Wealth- Strategies
CEO/President
Velva Jenkins
YWCA Lower Cape Fear CEO/President
Chrystal Fray
State Farm Independent Contractor
Virginia Holman
Freelance Writer and Editor
Michaela Howells, Ph.D.
Colorado State University Associate Professor
Poonam Kahlon
Somos, Inc. HR Leader
Shemeka Kemp
Target Store Director
Dorothy Parsley, MD
NOVANT Glen Meade Center for Women’s Health - OB/GYN
Jennifer Terrell
Vice President of Davis Funeral Home