Walker is from Charlotte, NC, and attended Sewanee: The University of the South where he double majored in Economics and Political Science (although his father always said it was a double major in Bourbon and Water). He started his career in the investment and insurance business in 1989 and earned his Certified Financial Planner certification in 1991. His philanthropic career started in 1993 with his work at the Foundation for the Carolinas. He became the first President and CEO of a healthcare conversion foundation in 1996 and was later hired as the President of CFGG in 1999.

Walker enjoys many things about Greensboro: being involved in the arts, visiting local parks, ACC, UNC Greensboro, NCAT, Greensboro and Guilford basketball, and the many fantastic hiking trails. Walker and his wife, Dabney, enjoy traveling, cool and outstanding dining adventures, and entertaining at their home.

Fun Fact: Walker has two dogs: Hudson who is a Bernese Mountain dog and Scout who is a Labrador/Springer mix.

Keevie was born in Pinehurst, NC and lived in Rockingham, NC for a short time before moving to Greensboro. She is a three-time graduate from UNC Greensboro: B.A. in Political Science, B.S. in Accounting, and M.S. in Accounting. Keevie started her career as a business manager at a small independent school here in Greensboro for many years before joining CFGG.

Keevie enjoys playing lots of tennis, taking long walks, and gardening. She also enjoys the many things that Greensboro has to offer such as live music, parks, great restaurants, and local shops. Her favorite activity, however, is traveling near and far whenever she can and spending as much time as possible with her grandson.

Fun Fact: Keevie has two cats who are sisters: Sophie (calico) and Chloe (all black).

Cynthia is a native of Boston, MA and has lived in Greensboro for over 20 years. She graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration from WSSU. She has a background in Administrative Management, Project Management, and Information Technology. Cynthia is very involved in the community — volunteering with the community gardens, food pantry distribution, teaching classes, and working with youth and elderly.

Cynthia got her start in nonprofits by volunteering and serving on six Boards over the past 20 years. Before transitioning into nonprofits, she spent 10 years in corporate, 20+ years in higher education, and 35 years serving as a Track & Field Official. Cynthia enjoys going to the Farmers’ Market, local parks, and other outdoor activities. She also loves spending time with her family.

Fun Fact: In her free time, Cynthia enjoys officiating track meets, gardening, arts & crafts, and cooking.

Cathy Knowles recently returned to Greensboro after 20+ years living in New York and Los Angeles. She achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Communication from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1998. She is thrilled to be back in Greensboro working for an organization that is by, of, and FOR this community.

Cathy was born in Nairobi, Kenya, to an Ethiopian mother and an American-born Caucasian father. After living in Karachi and Geneva, she and her family moved to North Carolina in the late 1970s. Her passion for social justice and equity, complemented by her 20+ years of experience as a professional fundraiser, shapes her strategy to each initiative.

Cathy’s love of bringing people together through philanthropy and community engagement shines through every facet of her work as a development professional. She is very proud of her experience in top development departments in New York and Los Angeles for organizations including the American Cancer Society and The Salvation Army. Additionally, she found great fulfillment as a volunteer tutor for the International Rescue Committee, as a founding board member of South Bronx United, and as a volunteer for The Salvation Army’s Territorial Anti-Trafficking Initiatives in the Social Justice Department.

Fun fact: Cathy is an avid equestrian and is resisting the pull to buy a horse for as long as she can.

Emily is from Rustburg, Virginia, and attended school at Mary Baldwin College (Go Fighting Squirrels!) where she majored in Sociology and Asian Studies. She has worked in nonprofits for her entire career. Emily started out in annual giving in higher education for the first 13 years of her career. She then worked at Greensboro Day School for 7 years prior to coming to CFGG in 2018. Emily values her work her at CFGG because she can see the impact our work makes on our amazing community every day.

Emily’s favorite activities around Greensboro include running on the Greenway and in the parks with her girlfriends, attending Grasshoppers games, and enjoying the many restaurants and breweries! She also spends a lot of time at the Aquatic Center (GAC), various baseball fields, and various basketball courts with her kids, Will and Charlie, and her husband, Kenny.

Fun Fact: Emily has a cat named Roger (inspired by Mad Men) and a dog named Indy.

Sarah is a lifelong resident of Greensboro. She is a two-time graduate of UNC Greensboro, earning both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Communication Studies, focusing on storytelling and empowerment within nonprofit organizations. 

She has spent her entire career in nonprofits, overseeing marketing and fundraising operations as the Development and Communications Manager for North Carolina African Services Coalition and as a Director of Development for Victory Junction. She has also spent time volunteering with various human rights organizations in Uganda, Thailand, and Romania. 

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys reading, crocheting, playing video games, and gardening. She and her husband Dallas have two children, Milo and Lorelai, and love spending the weekends exploring all the different parks around Greensboro together. 

Fun fact: Sarah’s cat, Tirian, is a Bengal mix who was rescued after being processed as evidence from a crime scene in New Orleans.

Kelsey grew up in the Cary/Apex area of North Carolina but fell in love with the city of Greensboro during her time attending UNCG majoring in Elementary and Special Education. She served as a special education teacher in the Triad for six years and earned her master’s degree in special education. She has always had a desire to help others and her passion to make an impact in the community continues to grow.

In her free time, Kelsey loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling, watching her favorite shows, playing board games, and dining at local restaurants with her husband, Adam.

Fun facts: Kelsey considers herself a “cat person” and her cat, Louis, is named after Louis Armstrong. She also loves all things Disney!

Martin moved to Greensboro from San Antonio, TX. Prior to moving, he worked for seven years for San Antonio’s community foundation. He has three decades of experience in fund development, communications, marketing, and strategic planning. He has worked for and consulted with nonprofits in the following fields: philanthropy, public and private education, low-income housing, leadership development, civil rights, the arts, Spanish-language radio, and digital content.

Martin is a graduate of Yale College (B.A., English) and the University of Texas at Austin (M.A., Latin American Studies). He has also earned certifications in investment fundamentals, leadership development, and nonprofit management. He has served in volunteer leadership roles for literary, faith-based, alumni, philanthropic, and cultural organizations, and he currently sits on the Board of Directors of Casa Azul of Greensboro and the Greensboro Literary Organization (Greensboro Bound).

Fun Fact: Martin is a foodie and will taste (and cook!) anything once.

Kabrina is a Greensboro native and graduate of the Middle College at GTCC Greensboro. She attended Appalachian State University for undergrad where she earned a degree in Communications and recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications.. 

Kabrina got her start in nonprofits as a member of the Kids Voting Student Advisory Board in high school. She continued her philanthropy as a member of the YWCA High Point Marketing Committee. She has gained Marketing experience working across a multitude of industries from manufacturing to marketing agency work before joining the CFGG team.

In her free time, Kabrina enjoys traveling, painting, exploring downtown Greensboro, attending Grasshoppers games, and visiting local restaurants.

Fun fact: Kabrina has a cat named Charlei and a horse named Bojangles.

Originally from Morganton, North Carolina, Stephanie has been a resident of Greensboro since 2009. She holds a B.A. in Visual Arts Design with a concentration in Mass Media from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and is currently expanding her business expertise by pursuing an M.B.A. in Marketing at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Early in her career she served the community through direct patient care as a certified radiological technologist. Driven by a deep belief that nonprofits are the foundation of communities, she blends her clinical background, strategic marketing focus, and leadership training to make a lasting impact. Outside of her professional work, Stephanie is an active member of Black Women Marketers and proud fur mom to her Miniature Schnauzer, Titan. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and supporting small businesses.

Fun Fact: Stephanie is a licensed beauty professional through the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art.

Brian is an experienced nonprofit executive who has a passion for organizational leadership, community impact, and strategic planning. As a native of Hickory, NC, Brian received his B.S in Accounting from NC A&T State University and went on to receive his Masters in Accounting from the University of Virginia.

He began his career at Ernst & Young LLP as an external auditor and has since then devoted his journey to serving and leading mission-driven organizations.  He has successfully led finance teams within KIPP Charter Schools as well as The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and, in 2019, accepted the CFO role at our United Way of Greater Greensboro.  With over two decades of financial oversight within the public accounting, corporate, educational, and religious sectors, Brian brings a unique blend of industry experience back to the great state of North Carolina.

Brian is active in the community by serving on the local board of directors for the Greensboro Symphony and Industries of the Blind, Inc.  While the common thread for Brian has been leading change and making a difference where possible, he remains committed to balancing and prioritizing family. He is married to his college sweetheart and enjoys spending quality time with their three children coaching youth sports.

Fun Fact:  Brian is an avid weekend golfer and enjoys playing with his three girls who also enjoy the sport.

Kathy was born in Reidsville, NC, and moved to Greensboro when she was 1 year old. She attended UNC Greensboro and majored in Accounting. Kathy got her start in nonprofits by working at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. She worked there for 12 years before coming to CFGG.

While there are many things that Kathy loves about Greensboro, her favorites include walking at the various parks, shopping, and attending concerts. She also loves to spend time with her family which includes her two daughters and four grandchildren (and one on the way!).

Fun Fact: Kathy has two dogs – a Lab mix and a Chihuahua. She is also a foster parent for a dog rescue organization and currently has one foster.

Sherrie is a Greensboro native with a strong connection to the community she calls home. She earned her degree in Accounting and Business Information Systems from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and has built a career spanning a variety of industries, most recently bringing her experience to the nonprofit sector.

Outside of work, Sherrie is active in her church and enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hiking and kayaking. She and her husband, Jim, also a Greensboro native, have three adult children, Jake, Hallie, and Ashley, along with two dogs.

Erika is originally from Fayetteville, NC and recently relocated to the Greensboro area from Charlotte, NC. Erika graduated from UNC Charlotte in 2014 with a B.A. in Business Administration and later received her M.S. in Sport Management from Wingate University. Erika’s introduction to nonprofits began in her early college days where she regularly volunteered at Loaves and Fishes, Girls on the Run Charlotte, and Second Harvest Food Bank. Erika’s began her professional career in management and transitioned into working with nonprofits in 2016 as an Intern with the Big South Conference HQ, then promoted to Assistant Director.

As a new resident of Greensboro, Erika is looking forward to trying new restaurants, visiting museums, and learning the history of Greensboro as a whole. She and her husband, Daniel, recently married and they enjoy spending quality time with family & friends, participating in athletics, traveling, and helping others.

Fun fact: Erika is an acrylic painter and enjoys abstract artwork!

Mary is a servant leader with a 25-year career as a strategy consultant, nonprofit executive, writer, facilitator, and community change agent. She has led grassroots efforts and established organizations, galvanizing people across multiple sectors to work together to achieve a common goal. She is passionate about connecting people and resources to help address Guilford County’s biggest challenges.

Most recently, Mary served on the executive leadership team at the Kellin Foundation and in a variety of roles at Ready for School, Ready for Life, including executive director.

A Dayton, Ohio native, Mary lived and worked in DC, Chicago, and Denver before making her home in Guilford County. She is the proud mom of two teen daughters who keep her laughing and grounded.

Fun Fact: Upon moving to North Carolina, Mary’s first volunteer experience was serving as a volunteer consultant with the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium.

Ann is from Wyckoff, New Jersey, and received her B.S. in Business from Wake Forest University and her MSA in School Administration from UNC Greensboro. She began her nonprofit career 3 years ago with CFGG as the four-county Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator with the Eastern Triad Workforce Initiative.

Ann has spent over 20 years in Education including being an elementary school teacher at Greensboro Day School and principal at St. Pius X Catholic School. In her free time, Ann enjoys hiking on all of the beautiful trails here in Greensboro, walking, gardening, reading, and spending time with her son and daughter.

Fun Fact: Ann is an avid sports fan. She loves watching all college sports and her favorite team is (of course) Wake Forest!

Peter grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and earned his degree from the University of Georgia, where he studied Business Management and Food Science. After beginning his career in the food and manufacturing industries, he discovered a passion for workforce development while serving as an employer partner with GAP and working directly with youth apprentices, an experience that ultimately led him to join the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro team.

Outside of work, Peter enjoys live music, camping, and gardening. He is also a devoted Georgia Bulldogs football fan.

Brandon grew up in North Carolina and returned to the state in 2020. He earned a B.S. in Psychology from Davidson College, an Ed.M. in Education Policy and Management from Harvard University, and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Outside of work, Brandon enjoys cycling and remains deeply interested in education reform and expanding opportunities for students. He also gives his time to education-focused nonprofit boards, reflecting his continued commitment to helping create stronger educational experiences for young people.