Current Occupation
Senior Public Relations Specialist,
Duke Raleigh Hospital

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,
BA – Political Science and minor in journalism (public relations)

Pfeiffer University, Masters of Health Administration

Awards, Honors, Community InvolvementMember of the Society for Healthcare Strategy & Market Development, Junior League of Raleigh and local director of Christian Education through her church.

Current Occupation
Supervisor for North Carolina Employment Security Commission

Education
BA in Psychology from UNC-Greensboro
Masters in Psychology from University of Phoenix

Family Information
Married

Awards, Honors, Community Involvement
Over 10 years of experience in the human services field in both the public and private sector. Previous volunteer work includes serving as a mentor to teenage mothers, serving as a volunteer for after school programs, and previous active involvement in a variety of organizations. Enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, shopping, reading and helping others.

Current Occupation
Independent Senior Sales Director, Mary Kay

Education
Bachelor of Arts,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Master of Business Administration,
University of Phoenix

Family Information
Married to Robert Watkins, one son

Awards, Honors, Community Involvement
Member of Kiwanis International

Current Occupation
Faculty member, Business Adminstration Department, Wake Technical Community College

Education
Bachelor of Arts from NC State University,
Political Science Awarded May 2000

Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law, Law Awarded August 2003

Family Information
I am happily married with two gorgeous, lively children. My son is in 2nd grade and my daughter is almost two. I am very lucky to have my mother, Elaine and stepfather, Steve, living about a mile away and they are a great resource and source of advice and love. My aunt, Nancy, also lives close by and is very involved with our family. We all spend a great deal of time together. The other half of our family lives in Cairo and Siani Egypt. They are very loving and supportive, although from a distance.

Awards, Honors, Community Involvement
Laurel Park Elementary PTA-Secretary 2009
Earth Cleanup Kids-Co-founder and organizer; CALI Awards for Property Law and International Law at Creighton University

Current Occupation
North Carolina Certified Paralegal

Education
BA & MBA BA from ECU and am currently working on my Master’s from Liberty University

Family Information
Married with one son

Awards, Honors, Community Involvement
Vice President of the PTSA at Centennial Middle School, Council Member of the North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division. Committee Chair of the Pro Bono Committee for the Paralegal Division, Co-Chair of the CLE/CPE Committee and the Liaison for the Ways and Means Committee for the Paralegal Division Wake County Guardian Ad Litem, Member Order of the Eastern Star.

Current Occupation
Allscripts Healthcare Systems, IT Consultant

Education
Project Management Fundamentals,
Applied Project Management & Project Management Professional (PMP) Prep,
NEW HORIZONS – Durham, NC
Undergraduate Studies, OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE – Toms River, NJ

Family Information
Happily married for 7 years. Mother of three children: Chelsea, Matthew and Emily.

Awards, Honors, Community Involvement
National MS Society, Eastern NC Chapter - Bike MS Committee

Current Occupation
Kate has worked as an attorney at Teague, Campbell, Dennis & Gorham since September 2003. She divides her practice between workers' compensation medical malpractice and real estate professional defense. She is a member of the NC Association of Defense Attorneys, North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association and Wake County Bar Association.

Kate has published and lectured at the NC Bar Association's Workers' Compensation Seminars 2008, 2009, and 2010, providing the annual case law update. She has also lectured regarding Medical Malpractice in North Carolina at the North Carolina Dermatology Association Conference.

Education
Kate graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women's Studies and minors in Spanish and International Studies. She received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in May 2003.

Family Information
Kate is married and has a young son.

Awards, Honors, Community Involvement
In 2010, Kate was selected for membership in the Council on Litigation Management. Further, in 2010, Governor Perdue appointed Kate to the North Carolina Council for Women.

Current Occupation
Associate Conference Planner at the American Institute of CPA’s

Education
BA- Business Administration; Concentration in Financial Management

Family Information Single

Awards, Honors, Community Involvement
Girl Scout Troop Leader
Strengthening the Black Family Board Member

Member of:
The Links Incorporated, Raleigh Chapter
Meeting Professionals International
St. Ambrose Episcopal Church

In my spare time I enjoy visiting with friends, reading, volunteering in the community, and of course my guilty pleasure watching Young & the Restless.

Current Occupation
Employment Consultant I at the Employment Security Commission of NC

Education
BA & MBA

Family Information Mother of two sons Reggie who is now 18 and Donte` who is 23.

Awards, Honors, Community Involvement
Volunteer at Wake Hospitality Network@ 903 Method Rd in Raleigh, NC Have also did volunteer at Urban Ministry off of Capital Blvd.

A parent of two wonderful men. Have worked for the NC Employment Security Commission for the last 14.5 years. Born in Brooklyn, New York. Move to North Carolina at a young age. I have 2 brothers and one sister. My hobby are reading and helping people. I have a B.S. Degree from Saint Augustine College of Raleigh, NC and my MBA come from Strayer University of Raleigh, NC also.

Current Occupation
State Services Network Manager – Producer/Director III
NC Department of Administration
Agency for Public Telecommunications

Education
BA – Communications
NC State University

Family Information
One daughter – Skyler

Awards, Honors, Community Involvement
National Association of Commissions for Women – Board of Directors representing Region IV - Southeastern US

YWCA of the Triangle - Board of Directors

South Central Wake County Branch of the NAACP

Member of Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (Gospel and Mass Choirs – Health and Wellness Ministry – Membership Committee)

Current Occupation
Program Consultant/Health and Human Services

Education
BSW-NC State University , MSW-East Carolina University

Family Information
Married with children

Awards, Honors, Community Involvement
Member of AKA Sorority and the N C Social Services Association

Current Occupation
Stay-home parent and part-time consultant

Education
UNC- Chapel Hill, 1984. BA Psychology

Family Information
Married, one son and three daughters.

Awards, Honors, Community Involvement
Michelle Muir began her career in human resources and organizational development. She is a certified facilitator for the Covey Leadership Center, and completed leadership development through Capital Associated Industries and the Center for Creative Leadership.

Ms. Muir is now a stay-home parent, owns a small consulting business, and is the leader of Cary’s Downtown wireless network project. She has served as corporate liaison to a Continuing Technical Education Advisory Board at the McKimmon Center, and as former Programs Vice-Chair for Raleigh Society of HR Management.

Muir is presently serving in appointments to the Town of Cary Planning & Zoning Board and District 9 School Board Advisory Committee. She is Chair of the Cary High Baccalaureate Committee and has held positions with PTSA, Boy Scouts of America, Triangle Swim Club, and as a youth basketball coach. She has invested significantly in young mothers through facilitating support groups and Bible Studies. Michelle is a member of the Cary Chamber of Commerce, Peace Presbyterian church and she is a 27-year resident of the Triangle.

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