Children First/Communities In Schools’ Board of Directors is a vital component of our organization and instrumental to our success.
2022-2023 Board of Directors
Machelle Cathey, President
Western Carolina University
Dr. Patrick Bahls, President Elect
UNC-Asheville
Jonathan Thompson, CPA, Treasurer
Austin CPA
Carla Trull, Assistant Treasurer
First Citizens Bank
Adarrell Gadsden, Secretary
Loyola Marymount University
Elizabeth Underwood, Ph.D.,
Past President
New River Conservancy
Mark Dickerson, Ed. D
Asheville City Schools
Shataura Dudley
Community Volunteer
Kathleen Hargrove
Roberts & Stevens, P.A.
Corry Hyde
United Way Asheville-Buncombe
Mike Knepshield
Home Trust Bank
Jean Lawler
Community Volunteer
Lee Anne Mangone
UNC-Asheville
Thomas Priester
Housing Authority City of Asheville
Jennifer Reed
Buncombe County Schools
Anya Robyak
Buncombe Partnership for Children
Dustin Schlabach
Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Chris Campbell – Ex Officio*
Campbell Shatley PLLC