Dwain Cooper
President and CEO
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Dwain has more than twenty years of nonprofit community engagement experience including serving as United Way's Director of Community Impact and Communications. Before joining the United Way, Dwain spent eleven years as Community Relations Coordinator at Carolina Donor Services (CDS). Prior to CDS, he held positions at Community Schools and Recreation and the City of Greenville’s Recreation and Park Department.
Lana Miller
Director of Finance & Operations
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Michael Melvin
Director of Development
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Angie Egerton
Fiscal Agent, Early Grades Student Success Academy
A National Board Certified Teacher with 30+ years of experience in education, Angie brings deep instructional expertise and a strong commitment to strengthening opportunities for children and families. Her leadership and program innovation have earned state and community recognition, including the Francis Young Community Engagement Excellence in Education Award and the 21st CCLC Best Practice Award for Outstanding Program.
Serving as Director and Fiscal Agent of United Way of Pitt County’s Early Grades Student Success Academy, she has overseen more than $10 million in federal funding, leading large-scale grant management, compliance, program development, and strategic partnerships that directly support student success across the region. Angie is dedicated to building collaborative, high-impact systems that empower educators, engage families, and ensure all students have the foundation they need to thrive.
Ashley Smith
Director, Early Grades Student Success Academy
Ashley is a National Board-Certified educator and Program Director for Pitt County Schools’ Early Grades Student Success Academy. With 30+ years of experience, she leads 14 after-school programs, develops districtwide professional learning, and supports educators through coaching, leadership development, and action research. Ashley is a certified trainer in multiple instructional frameworks and a two-time Teacher of the Year, a member of the ECU Teachers Hall of Fame, and a passionate advocate for teacher growth and student success.
Spencer Jones
Marketing Coordinator
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