Board of Directors

Durham’s Partnership for Children is a private, nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors. Our Board members serve as key advocates for young children and their families, and they represent business and civic groups, churches, local government, health and human service agencies, parents, and education and nonprofit organizations. They are all volunteers who contribute their expertise, professional resources and time to advance Durham’s vision for its children, encourage progress, and energize local change. By empowering staff, responding to community needs, and strategically managing resources, our Board of Directors is building a stronger future for Durham County.

If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please fill out the application linked here and send it to Kate Irish, Executive Director at kate@dpfc.net.

Meeting Schedule

Check out our board meeting schedule here. If you are interested in joining a meeting, please contact Kate Irish at kate@dpfc.net for the link.

board of directors

Chair: Dr. Rod Jenkins

Durham County Health Department

Vice Chair: Collin McColskey-Leary

Communities in Schools of North Carolina

Treasurer: Josh Hawn 

Ambata Property

Secretary: Meytal Barak

Community Member

Danielle Haynes

Durham Parks and Recreation

DeAnna Vincent 

Community Member

Dr. Deborah Pitman

Durham Public Schools

Ileana Vink

Durham County Cooperative Extension

Liliana Lara 

Community Member

Monnie Griggs

Early Years

Stephen Valentine

Durham County Commissioner

Tammy Sneed

The Goddard School

Terry David

Families & Communities Rising, Inc.

Ethel Vandergriff

Community Member

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