“I joined the Advocacy Center because I believe in their community-focused mission. I’m drawn to organizations that uplift local communities, and I want to make a positive difference in my community through both my professional work and personal life.“

Experience

• Stephen heads up all human resources functions for the Advocacy Center.
• Before joining the Advocacy Center in February 2024, he worked and consulted for Fortune 500 companies, government entities, and nonprofit agencies, including Cabarrus Health Alliance, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, and The McKenneth Group, LLC.

Education

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University, Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Science in Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
• North Carolina State University, Doctor of Education in Adult and Community College Education

Professional Affiliations:

• Society of Human Resources Professionals

Community Affiliations:

• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
• Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
• McNair Foundation, Board of Directors Vice Chair