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Executive Director

Michael Wright, Jr.

Michael J. Wright is an Engineer, Philanthropist and Believer based in the RTP, NC with over 15 years of engineering experience in the government, public sector, and commercial contracting. He is currently a Network Engineer with Verizon serving the needs of global clientele across the domestic US and abroad. He received an undergraduate degree from Hampton University in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Institute of Technology. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Prince Hall Masonic Order and A.E.O.N.M.S (Shriners).  Lastly, a proud father guiding my blessings, two sons and a daughter with faith & love as a member of Baptist Grove Church in Raleigh, NC.

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Vice President

Emmett Burke

Emmett Burke is a Business Development Director with Burke IT Consulting helping companies with securing their networks and data.
Specializing in strategy and growth, Emmett uses that experience to develop and execute strategic plans.

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Secretary

Felicia Young

Felicia Young is a Network Operations Supervisor at Verizon with 27 years of service helping international businesses and service providers with resolving network issues. Specializing in customer and employee advocacy, Felicia uses that experience to enhance the customer experience, focus on conflict resolution, build partnerships, motivate and mentorship.

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Treasurer

Mary Farrar

Mary Farrar is a Professional Tax Preparer, Owner of Infinite Tax Services, LLC, with a length of service of nine years helping persons with their tax needs, personal and business. Specializing in prior year returns and with IRS legal issues. Mary first uses that experience to research, investigate and analyze client complaints to identify and resolve issues.  Mary

handles customers effectively by identifying needs, quickly gaining trust, approaching complex situations and resolving problems to maximize efficiency.

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Marketing Chair

Dr. Everett Silver, Sr.

Pastor/Founder of Dunimus Outreach Ministries,  Inc.

 

20yrs of serving our community by providing resources to families, students, and the elderly with food, clothes, supportive counseling, afterschool/summer & outreach programs.

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Athletic Chair

Corey Davis

Corey Davis is the Owner of OT Grindtime Sports Performance Training and for the past 5 years has specialized in training the youth in athletics and fitness. Corey uses his experience to continue to provide leadership and direction for the next generation. 

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Athletic Co-Chair

Joseph Perkins

Joseph is a Senior Manager for Network Service Assurance at Verizon with over 23 years’ experience supporting private and public sector enterprise customers network, security, and telecommunication infrastructure. Specializing in leveraging technology solutions to meet the customer’s expectations, Joseph uses that experience to provide exceptional customer service support in addition to building partnerships to deliver better services for his clients.

Carolina Strive

Carolina Strive is a vital 501c3 nonprofit organization that aims to promote health & wellness, instill educational excellence, and global diversity/integrity/values & morals for youth aged 8-18.

Email: info@carolinastrive.com

Phone: 888-814-2696

Fax: 919-551-7451

8041 Brier Creek Parkway 

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Registered Charity: EX008045

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