Our Team

Leadership Team

Sheldon Mitchell, Executive Director

(919)-682-0538 x5130
[email protected]

Viki Baker, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

(919) 682-0538 x5031
[email protected]

Jonathan Gattis, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

(919) 682-0538 x5135
[email protected]

Nicole Bagley, PROGRAM AND
COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

(919) 682-0538 x5150
[email protected]

Shana Filter, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT

(919) 682-0538 x5269
[email protected]

Shona Wynn, RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

(919) 682-0538 x5118
[email protected]

Board of Directors

UMD’s Board of Directors provides oversight and governance for our programs. Diverse in ethnicity, gender, age and background, and united in dedication to UMD’s mission, the board generally meets monthly. Members also serve on committees that support all areas of operation, including finance, technology, development, programs and volunteers.

Board Executives

Josephine Kerr, Board Chair

Assistant District Attorney, Durham County

Harold Hicks, Board Vice Chair

VP Global Real Estate, RTI International

Yolanda Brown, Board Treasurer

President, Yolanda Nicohle, LLC

Brian Vosburgh, Board Secretary

Software Developer, Retired

ANTONIO JONES, Board Chair

Financial Management Analyst, Duke University

Susan Springer, Vice Chair

Educator and Consultant, Madrock Advisors, LLC

Eryn Blake, Board Treasurer

Internal Auditor, AICPA

Jacob Goad, Board Secretary

Attorney, Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group

Additional Board Members

Newman Aguiar

President, Newman Aguiar Consulting, LLC

Jackie Cohen

Head of Editorial, Headspace Health

Margaret Dillard

Co-Founder, Half Past Seven

Joy Epps

Systems Administrator, First Citizens

Jeff Furman

Development Partner, Northwood Ravin Director of Raleigh Operations

Rich Haney

Principal, Cellular Statistics, LLC

Stephanie Johnson

Manager, Strategic Pricing and Contract Management

George Lucaci

Assistant Manager, Folio Beyond, LLC

Harvey McMurray

Professor & Interim Dept Chair Criminal Justice, North Carolina Central University

Caselle Smith McKoy

Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Cicely Mitchell

Sr. Director Biostatistician, Syneos Health, Entrepreneur

Kevin Murphy

Operations Manager Crisis Response, Cisco Systems

Deborah Page

Chief HR Officer, Duke Health System

Andrew Peterson

Professor of Surgery, Duke University

Tarkisha Poole

Manager Community Engagement, Coastal Credit Union

David Sotolongo

Consultant, Proposal Development

Bob Walker

Consultant, 8 Rivers Capital

Maryann Younger

Rector, St. Philips Episcopal Church

Job Opportunities

Want to fight poverty and end homelessness?
You might be a great fit to join our team.

Click on the titles to learn more and apply

- Director of Marketing and Development
- Client Engagement Advocate
- Part-Time Kitchen Assistant/Prep Cook
- Clothing Closet Lead

Looking for an internship?

If you are in a Bachelor or Master of Social Work program, please contact Nicole Bagley, Program and Compliance Director, at (919) 682-0538 x5150 or [email protected].