BOARD CHAIR

Alesia is a graduate of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). She has had the privilege of serving children in early childhood education and mental health services for over 15 years. With a background in finance, she has worked as a financial representative at Northwestern Mutual helping people achieve their financial goals through wealth management and strategic planning. In her collective professional experience, her focus has always been advocating for others. Most meaningful has been being a mother of one amazing young man. Alesia loves the mountains, time with friends, and the unconditional love of her favorite pup.

VICE CHAIR

Fernanda is an English Professor at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Campus. She is a proud graduate of Johnson C. Smith University, and a Silver Star and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® where she has held numerous leadership positions within the sorority and served on the Board of Directors for Ivy Hands Foundation. Her life’s work is reflected in her numerous community service projects including mentoring youth. Fernanda cherishes each second of her life and treasures spending time with her family and friends.

TREASURER

Kentrel has been a Charlottean for over three decades. He attended Charlotte Christian for his lower, middle, and high school education. He obtained his undergraduate degree in both Spanish and Accounting from Wofford College while simultaneously playing for the college’s soccer team. Finally, Kentrel acquired his Master of Accountancy from Gardner-Webb University. Currently, Kentrel is an accountant who preaches efficiency, diligence, and accuracy within every facet of his clients’ records. In his free time, he is an enthusiast in fitness and health as he trains in CrossFit, runs in various races, and participates in obstacle courses. However, his main priority is spending quality time with his wife and daughter so that “Dada” can continue gathering memories that truly matter.

BOARD MEMBER

Marie is a graduate of Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. She is currently retired from First Union/Wachovia/Wells Fargo after a career in Digital Technology. Over the years, she has enjoyed volunteering for various community service opportunities.

Marie is a long-time member of her church choir. She enjoys traveling, spending time with family, playing pickleball and has a lifelong love of dance.

BOARD MEMBER

Dave Maloney has been a resin broker for 33 years. He is currently a senior account manager with Genesis Polymers

Dave has been involved with numerous civic organizations, in the Charlotte area, for over 20 years.

When not working or volunteering, Dave enjoys spending time with Alexis, his wife of 39 years, and his 31 year old daughter Whitney, a senior IT consultant for Smartsheet.

In his free time, Dave enjoys tennis, travel, reading, and is a part-time professional actor, performing with the Charlotte murder mystery company.

Dave has been a friend of Mr. Alfred Owens for over 15 years and feels privileged to be involved with Anderson outreach.

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Alfred has always had an interest in finance. After graduating from college, he began working with a small CPA firm before advancing to an Accounting Supervisor at a billion-dollar corporation and eventually to Project Accounting Manager at another billion dollar company. His employment with these businesses provided him with the opportunity to live in New Orleans, LA; Atlanta, GA; Jacksonville, FL; Albuquerque, NM; and Chicago, IL. For over 20 years, he has owned a public accounting firm, and in 2012, he became the founder of a mental health facility for adolescents. When he is not working, he spends his free time playing tennis, walking, and working out, volunteering in the community, and spending time with his family.