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.
Values

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

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

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.
Board of Directors
Meet the team

Kate Groat
Chair
Director of Corporate Philanthropy, Live Oak Bank

Charrise Hart, MBA, MSW
Vice-Chair
CEO, Ready for School, Ready for Life

Sharm Brantley
Treasurer
CEO, Level Up Strategies

Dinesh Apte
Chief Commercial Officer, Wellth

Louise Hicks
Executive Director, Communities in Schools Cape Fear

Andrea Johnston
Founder, FiftyOne Advisory Group

Pasha Maher
Founding Partner, Stiegler Edtech

Yasmin Tomkinson
Executive Director, Cape Fear Literacy Council

Parker Wilson, MBA
Director of Client Development, DualBoot Partners

Meaghan Dennison
Ex-Officio
CEO, Cape Fear Collective
Founding Board

Patrick Brien
Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations, DoorDash

Davis Brannan
EVP, Global Channels & APAC, nCino

Terri Everett
Retired Senior Executive, Community Advocate

Joe Finley
Co-Founder, CastleBranch

Jeanine Minge, PhD
Associate Dean College of Arts and Humanities, West Chester University

Girard Newkirk
Co-Founder & CEO, Genesis Block

Lydia Newman, MPP
EVP & Chief Administrative Officer, Community Care of North Carolina

Avery Washington
Real Estate Broker, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
CFC TEAM MEMBERS




Anna Casey
Lead Data Scientist

Morgan Cooper
Program Manager

Meaghan Dennison
Chief Executive Officer

Abla Elsergany
Data Scientist

Tom Gomes
Data Scientist

Dante Haywood
Director of Data Science

Luigi Mendez
Data Scientist

Kim Pacheco
Housing Coordinator

Cara Stretch
Chief Operating Officer