New Board Membership and Committee Opportunities in 2021
We are growing and your advice, expertise and passion can help increase our impact! We are looking for new board and/or volunteer committee members in our 2021 fiscal year. Please email Nicholé Morgan, if you or someone you know may be a good fit. Key expertise areas (but not limited to): legal, finance, marketing, arts, youth development, strategy & scale.
Stanley Davis, Board Chairperson
Stanley is retired from the State of North Carolina as of 2014. He is a native of Garner, a 1974 graduate of Garner Senior High School (now Garner Magnet High), and a 1978 graduate of North Carolina State University. Stanley holds over 20 years experience with non-profit boards. He spent fourteen years with the Office of Rural Health and Community Care and has assisted non-profit boards in all aspects from writing and reviewing by-laws, auditing and reviewing board minutes, recruiting and training board members, and attending board meetings state wide.
When asked: What is at least one aspect of TheGifted Arts mission/model that excites you most? Why did you elect to join the Board?
He answered: As a child, I was unable to join the Cub Scouts as a youth in Garner, because my mother, Pearlean, a single parent could not afford the uniform. I did not have an uncle, church member, or neighbor to bridge that gap. TheGifted Arts is bridging that gap in my hometown, and I want to assist.
Kate Yuska, Treasurer
Intervention Counselor, East Garner Magnet Middle School
When asked: What is at least one aspect of TheGifted Arts mission/model that excites you most? Why did you elect to join the Board?
She answered: I love seeing the active wide reach of this organization to embrace the diversity of students TGA serves. It is great to see a spotlight shown on the budding talents and watch the growth it makes to a student’s emotional well being and confidence heading into the future. The impact of the student’s witness to role models and entrepreneurship working in the community will have exponential benefit as they grow forth for our greater society.
Wanda Lassiter, Member
Director of Finance and Operations, SAFEchild
When asked: What is at least one aspect of TheGifted Arts mission/model that excites you most? Why did you elect to join the Board?
She answered: The transitioning of our kids' mindset, growth and development. I elected to join the Board because I totally support it's mission and vision, I have three kids that have come through or currently in the program and I've had an opportunity to witness the great things this program does and how much they have grown.
Rafik Keith, Secretary
Financial Analyst, Blue Cross Blue Shield-NC
When asked: What is at least one aspect of TheGifted Arts mission/model that excites you most? Why did you elect to join the Board?
He answered: Helping kids embrace their purpose and helping them understand that they have one. I believe in the mission of The Gifted Arts and I enjoy watching children grow and reach their fullest potential.
