“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhuman” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Oversee the day-to-day operations and program of Mount Zion Community Development, Inc., a 501 © 3 Non-Profit Redevelopment organization 

Responsible for leading MZCD in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the MZCD throughout the State

Responsible for the fiscal integrity of MZCD, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.

Planning and operation of annual budget.

Responsible for fiscal management that anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.

Submit all required financial reporting documents to grant funders and abide by contractual agreement thereof.

CEO is responsible for reviewing documents and reports to ensure adherence to governmental compliance

Four Programs: National & State Models:

a. Project NAF (Nurturing Asheville & Area Families: Minority Infant Mortality Project. 

b. Project EMPOWER (Education Means Power), Buncombe County’s Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative (TPPI).

c. Elizabeth Grant Hill Campus of Learners: Internet support services for underserved community (presently inactive).

d. Real Estate Development: Works with leadership team of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Asheville, Inc. to develop properties. 

2021-to Present: Appointed to Leadership of Buncombe County’s Community Health Improvement Process 

2021 to Present: Board of Directors, Helpmate, Asheville, NC

2021 to Present: Committee member of the NCPHA Continuing Education Training Advisory Committee 

2014: Profiled as a Community Leader in The Urban News (Asheville, Buncombe County)

2013: Recipient of the Lisa C. Clarke Bridge Builder Award (NC DHHS Award). This award honors an individual or program that builds collaborations and/or closes gaps between systems within their local community. The individual or program nominated for this award needs to demonstrate outstanding service in the four key areas:

Communication: Recognizes a need or identifies a service gap and open channels of discussion between agencies and programs to meet a need or fill a gap. This work may entail connecting agencies, facilitating meetings, developing referral partnerships or making policy changes that addresses a barrier to clients’ access to services. 

Health disparity reduction: Focuses efforts beyond the immediate scope of the program; promotes the engagement of non-traditional partners; and ensures that individuals and communities understand and embrace program efforts that seek to reduce health disparities.

Best practices: Moves best practices from theory to action; helps programs embrace and integrate best practices into their work and ensuring that program partners are aware of and understand the full scope of the program. 

Advocacy: Serves as a champion for programs and communities around issues that affect women, children, and families. 

Mount Zion Community Development, Inc. is a proud affiliate of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Asheville, Inc.