We appreciate each board member’s time and commitment to our organization. Our Board of Directors remains true to our vision and values, putting families’ evolving needs at the center of our innovation and maintaining trust and convenience as the hallmarks of our organization.
| Last Name | First Name | Company/Organization | Board Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeyemi | Christiana | Better Health of Cumberland County, Inc. | Other Non-Profit Human Service Agency |
| Ballard | Lonnie | Action Pathways | Local Head Start Program |
| Bannister | Shona | Cumberland County DSS | Designee for Cumberland County DSS |
| Bennett | Dr. Rondell | Fayetteville Technical Community College | Higher Education Institution |
| Bracy | Dr. Eric | Cumberland County Schools | School Administrator |
| Childers | Lisa | NC Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development | Local Cooperative Extension Agency |
| Deaton | Joe | Retired | Community at Large |
| Evans | Pastor Deborah | Kingdom of Glory Ministries | Faith Community |
| Fecher* | Dr. Patricia | Methodist University | Higher Education Institution / Board Chair |
| Ford | Maria | Cumberland County Schools | Designee for School Administrator |
| Gronski | Dr. Meredith | Methodist University | Community at Large |
| Gunter* | Van | First Bank | Business Leader / Past Board Chair |
| Jackson | Brenda | Cumberland County DSS | Department of Social Services |
| Jallow-Konrat | Haja | Caring Hearts Behavioral Services, LLC | Parent of a Child 5 or Younger |
| Klinck | Amanda | Microsoft | Community at Large |
| Lada* | Katie | Children’s Developmental Services Agency | Inter-Agency Coordinating Council / Board Secretary |
| Rash | DeShaun | Wounded Warrior Project | Military Community Rep |
| Rodriguez Laureano | Maybelyn | MRL Strategies LLC | Business Leader |
| Skeens | Heather | Cumberland County | County Manager’s Office |
| Smith* | Betty | Retired | Community at Large / Board Treasurer |
| Stiff | Elizabeth | L3 Brand Community Alliance | Other Non-Profit Human Service Agency |
| Swinney | Martin | Retired | Community at Large |
| Tyson-Johnson | Felicia | Soothing Minds Counseling Services | Local Mental Health Professional or Health Care Provider |
| Vandevender | Linda | Cumberland Community Dev Ctr (dba) Trinity Child Care | Child Care Provider from a Licensed Center-Based Child Care Facility |
| Warren* | Darlisha | PWC | Municipal Government / Board Vice Chair |
NCPC Smart Start 2023 Cost Principles and Cost Principles Q&A
The NC Pre-K Planning Committee / Board of Directors Meeting meets from 12:00 – 2:00 pm on the dates listed below.
Board Packets include the agenda, minutes and the President’s Report.
2026-2027 Board and NC Pre-K Committee Packets
6/10/27 – NC Pre-K Packet and Board Packet
4/29/27 – NC Pre-K Packet and Board Packet
2/25/27 – NC Pre-K Packet and Board Packet
12/17/26 – NC Pre-K Packet and Board Packet
10/29/26 – NC Pre-K Packet and Board Packet
8/27/26 – NC Pre-K Packet and Board Packet
2025-2026 Board and NC Pre-K Committee Packets
6/11/26 – NC Pre-K Packet and Board Packet
4/30/26 – NC Pre-K Packet, Board Packet and Public Policy Presentation
2/26/26 – NC Pre-K Packet rev and Board Packet rev
12/11/25 – NC Pre-K Packet, Board Packet and Smart Start Impact Report FY24-25 Final
10/30/25 – NC Pre-K Packet rev and Board Packet rev
8/21/25 – NC Pre-K Packet revised, Program Requirements & Guidance and Board Packet, Smart Start Public Policy Updates
Committee Listing
If you are interested in joining one of our organization’s Committees and/or Board of Directors, please complete the Board/Committee Member Nomination/Application.
Partnership for Children Board of Directors meetings and all official committee meetings are open to the public.