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

Newman Aguiar, Board Chair

President, Newman Aguiar Consulting, LLC

Brian Vosburgh, Vice Chair

Senior Software Developer, TopQuandrant

David Sotolongo, Board Treasurer

Proposal Development Consultant, Self-Employed

Yolanda Brown, Board Secretary

President, Yolanda Nichole, LLC

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

Laurie Braun

Senior Vice President, RTI Finance, RTI International

Angeloe Burch, Sr.

Executive Director, African American Dance Ensemble

Jaclyn Cohen

Head of Editorial, Enterprise, Headspace Health

Jeff Furman

Development Partner, Director of Raleigh Operations, Northwood Ravin

Jacob Goad

Attoney, Law Office of Jacob Goad, PLLC

Stephanie K. Johnson

Former Program Manager, Retired

Antonio Jones

Financial Management Analyst, Duke University

Josephine Kerr

North Carolina Superior Court Judge

Lee A. Little

Program Manager, Durham County Social Services

George Lucaci

Partner (Asset Manager), Folio Beyond, LLC

Harvey L. McMurray

Professor & Interim Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, NCCU

Deborah Page

Chief HR Officer, Duke Health System

Drew Peterson

Professor of Urology, Duke Health

Tarkisha Poole

Manager, Community Engagement, Coastal Credit Union

Leighton Parks Roper III

Associate General Counsel, Duke University/Duke Health

Susan Springer

Director, Madrock Advisors, LLC

John St. Clair

Vice President, Project Delivery and Operations, Abt Associates

MARYANN YOUNGER

Rector, St. Philip's 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].