Children First/Communities In Schools’ Board of Directors is a vital component of our organization and instrumental to our success.
2020-2021 Board of Directors
Elizabeth Saxman Underwood, Ph.D, President
UNC Asheville
Jonathan Thompson, CPA, Treasurer
Austin CPA
Patrick Bahls, Ph.D, Secretary
UNC Asheville
Jennifer Reed, Past President
Buncombe County Schools
Machelle Cathy
Western Carolina University
Mark Dickerson, Ed. D
Asheville City Schools
Shataura Dudley
Community Volunteer
Corry Hyde
United Way Asheville-Buncombe
Mike Knepshield
Home Trust Bank
Anya Robyak
Buncombe Partnership for Children
Thomas Priester
Housing Authority of the City of Asheville
Dustin Schlabach
Edward Jones
Lee Anne Mangone
UNC Asheville
Adarrell Gadsden
College of Charleston
Jean Lawler
Community Volunteer
Carla Trull
First Citizens Bank
Chris Campbell – Ex Officio
Campbell Shatley PLLC