Values

data-driven

Data Driven

We believe that an accurate and robust data infrastructure is the great equalizer in the fight for a better tomorrow.

equity-focused

Equity Focused

We believe directing financial resources toward our most pressing needs can generate the greatest social return on investment.

human-centered

Human Centered

We believe that the community is the biggest driver and producer of positive outcomes and actionable insights. We follow their lead to drive change.

MISSION

CFC drives towards systemic change by applying data science techniques to gain insights and mobilizing private sector capital through impact investing programs to build generational wealth.

Board of Directors

Meet the team

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Kate Groat

Chair

Director of Corporate Philanthropy, Live Oak Bank

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Andrea Johnston

Vice-Chair

Founder, FiftyOne Advisory Group

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Sharm Brantley

Treasurer

CEO, Level Up Strategies

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Louise Hicks

Secretary

Executive Director, Communities in Schools Cape Fear

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Charrise Hart, MBA, MSW

Community Volunteer

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Pasha Maher

Founding Partner, Stiegler Edtech

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Yasmin Tomkinson

Executive Director, Cape Fear Literacy Council

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Parker Wilson, MBA

Director of Client Development, DualBoot Partners

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Roger Gins

Executive Director, Back Housing Group

Cara Stretch

Cara Stretch, MSN

Ex-Officio

CEO, Cape Fear Collective

Founding Board

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Patrick Brien

Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations, DoorDash

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Davis Brannan

EVP, Global Channels & APAC, nCino

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Terri Everett

Retired Senior Executive, Community Advocate

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Joe Finley

Co-Founder, CastleBranch

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Jeanine Minge, PhD

Associate Dean College of Arts and Humanities, West Chester University

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Girard Newkirk

Co-Founder & CEO, Genesis Block

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Lydia Newman, MPP

EVP & Chief Administrative Officer, Community Care of North Carolina

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Avery Washington

Real Estate Broker, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

CFC TEAM MEMBERS

Cara Stretch

Cara Stretch, MSN

Chief Executive Officer

Morgan Cooper

Morgan Cooper

Director of Strategic Operations

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Dante Haywood

Director of Data Science

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Suzanne Rogers

Director of Housing

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Anna Casey

Lead Data Scientist

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Abla Elsergany

Data Scientist

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Tom Gomes

Data Scientist

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Kim Pacheco

Housing Coordinator

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Meaghan Dennison

Executive Director, Pay It Forward Fund