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Board of Directors
Wesley Shelter’s Board of Directors is made up of dedicated community leaders who guide our mission and ensure strong, ethical, and sustainable operations. Their leadership, advocacy, and support help us provide vital services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking across Wilson County and beyond.
Dr. LaTanya Simpson
Board President
Dr. LaTanya Simpson is a dedicated community leader, educator, and entrepreneur with a strong commitment to service and advocacy. She currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Wesley Shelter. Dr. Simpson is the co-founder of Waymakers of North Carolina, a nonprofit that feeds the less fortunate in Wilson County, and the owner and Chiropractic Physician at Eastern Carolina Chiropractic Center. She also serves on several local boards and commissions, using her platform to uplift and support families in need. Her connection to Wesley Shelter is rooted in a shared mission of empowering and protecting individuals affected by domestic violence, human trafficking, and homelessness.
Sondra Artis
Board Member
Sondra Artis has a background as a broadcast journalist and communications specialist for two North Carolina governors.
Serving her community is a priority, especially by helping desperate people at their most desperate times.
Sondra is an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Christie McNair
Board Member
Hi, my name is Christie McNair and I am a native of Wilson county. I currently serve as a practice manager with Contentnea Health while also pursuing a masters degree in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Mount Olive. Being a part of the Board of Directors with the Wesley Shelter allows me to fulfill my desire to help and serve others in my community.
Carlene McCall
Board Member
I am a practice manager for four primary care practices. I oversee daily operations, support medical staff, and ensure high-quality patient care. With a strong commitment to community health, I am passionate about giving back and supporting initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Mike Harrell
Board Member
Sgt. Harrell has been employed with the Wilson Police Department for over 20 years. During his employment, he has been heavily involved in community service and helping those in need. During his time in law enforcement, Sgt. Harrell has been involved with helping numerous victims of domestic violence with housing and other services.
Sgt. Harrell has relied heavily on the services of the Wesley Shelter to help those victims and is excited to be more involved and connected with the Wesley Shelter in the coming years.
Amanda Gardner
Board Member
Amanda Gardner is Assistant Director and Adult Services Manager at Wilson County Public Library. She has a Master of Business Administration from Arkansas State University and a Master of Library and Information Science from Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. Amanda is a compassionate leader with 20 years of experience across four libraries. She is Wilson County Partnership for Children Board Treasurer and serves on the Wilson/Greene Housing Committee and the Wilson Workforce Committee. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys traveling with her husband of 21 years and spoiling her fur children!
Katrina Mackey-Carmon
Board Member
Katrina Mackey Carmon is a multifaceted professional based in Wilson, North Carolina. She’s best known for her work as the Founder and CEO of FaithWalk Travels, and as Co-CEO of True Anchor LLC. Her journey is rooted in a strong commitment to family and community—she prioritizes her husband and three children over businesses and has a constant zeal to build a legacy while maintaining autonomy and spending quality time with friends and loved ones.
Beyond traveling the world, Katrina uses her leadership to uplift others. Notably, she organized an “Only Imagine” empowerment seminar at the Imagination Station Science & History Museum in Wilson, aimed at encouraging girls (8–18) to dream big. She currently is the 2024-2025 Human Relations Commission Chairperson.
Felicia Artis
Board Member
I’m Felicia Artis, a Wilson native. I’m a dedicated public servant with 20 years of experience at the Wilson Police Department. Serving the community has always been close to my heart and I take pride in building strong, positive relationships within the community I serve. I also serve on the Board of the Wesley Shelter, where I am passionate about supporting its mission and looking forward to contributing to even greater impact through this organization and the community they serve.
Damon Pope
Board Member
As a Wilson native I have a great appreciation for all the things that make our city a unique and wonderful place to live. Growing up in Wilson I learned the values of helping others and giving back to the community from my parents, Bob and Ruth Pope, Wilson residents for over 70 years. After living in Raleigh, NC and Fort Collins, CO, I returned to my home town in 2019 with my wife, Amy Pope. The greatest real estate transaction of my life was buying the house I grew up in and making it our home. Amy and I are Real Estate Brokers at Our Town Properties and I am an Insurance Agent. I am active in the Wilson Chamber of Commerce, President of the Wilson All American Kiwanis Club, an officer at the Wilson Elks Lodge and a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church. I am proud to join the Board of Wesley Shelter. My leisure activities include backpacking the Appalachian Trail, running and enjoying family time in Emerald Isle.