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Heather Mintz
Heather Mintz oversees the strategy and execution of agent engagement programs at Blue Cross NC. Programs include webinars, events, care packages and the WomenIN Insurance initiative, just to name a few. With 15 years at the company, she is passionate… Read More
Mark Steward
Mark Steward is a seasoned real estate professional with over 13 years of experience in the dynamic North Carolina market, where he has built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and deep client commitment. With a background that spans more than… Read More
Gene Cordon
Gene Cordon is an experienced business professional as well as an accomplished actor. Gene retired from the business world in 2021 after a 45+ year career, most of which with his own company, GC Consulting Services, Inc. His business experiences… Read More
Betsy Ludwig
Betsy Ludwig is an accessibility consultant working with nonprofits, businesses, cultural organizations and civic groups. Betsy served as executive director of Arts Access North Carolina for eight years, leading Arts Access to play a transformative role in helping arts organizations,… Read More
Marquita Robertson
Marquita Robertson is a lifelong financial capability advocate. She is the executive director of The Collaborative, an organization focused on closing the racial wealth gap in North Carolina through collaborations with financial institutions, nonprofits, and local government agencies to educate… Read More
Victoria Wheeler
Victoria Wheeler is an experienced, successful finance, operations, and client services professional specializing in building highly effective operations teams. She has supported nonprofit organizations and national technology sales teams, developed processes for startups, and managed large volunteer projects. Victoria has… Read More
Michael Dunavan
Michael is a retired educator and community theatre enthusiast. Having received his undergraduate degree from Pembroke State University (now UNC Pembroke) and a master’s degree in education from Old Dominion University, Michael has experience across several fields and disciplines. Prior… Read More
Carol Machuca
Carol most recently portrayed Beggarwoman/Death in Blood Wedding at Raleigh Little Theatre and volunteered as Assistant Director for In the Heights, also at RLT as well. Originally from Puerto Rico, she has called Raleigh home since 2001. An engineer by… Read More
Amelia Lumpkin
Amelia Lumpkin is a theater maker with a strong passion for the arts that began at a young age while attending classes and performances at Raleigh Little Theatre. She has returned to RLT as a teacher, staff member, volunteer, artist,… Read More
Suzanne Ruggles
Suzanne is a communication, campaign, and event marketing specialist. Suzanne’s career in media and production has spanned more than 35 years. From news video production to reality-based docu-series, like Jon & Kate Plus 8, Suzanne has served in various capacities… Read More
Safiyah Jackson
Safiyah is a non-profit leader and child advocate with experience as an early learning educator, school psychologist, parent educator, and learning/development facilitator. She currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer at North Carolina Partnership for Children. In this role, Safiyah is… Read More
Rudra Dutta
Rudra Dutta was born in Kolkata, India, in 1968, where he completed elementary schooling, followed by a B.Engg. in Electrical Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, an M.Engg.. in Systems Science and Automation from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and a… Read More