2025-2026 Board of Directors

Dr. Cheryl Lynn Walker-McGill created Pearlz2Purpose in 2022 as a vehicle to amplify the rich stories of African-American trailblazers...(more)

Shawn P. Parker, JD, MPA has significant senior-level experience in many positions across the health care spectrum, most recently as a health...  (more)

Julia Matthews earned her Ph.D. from Wayne State University with a concentration in
Organizational Communication... (more)

Dr. Brian’s clinical, administrative, and academic career has focused on the intersection of public health and policy in pursuit of health equity .. (more)

Dr. Lauren Wood is an immunology expert with over 30 years research experience in the development of novel immune-based oncology and ... (more)

Dr. Lauren Wood is an immunology expert with over 30 years research experience in the development of novel immune-based oncology and ... (more)

Randy Waymer is a distinguished professional with over three decades of experience in the Information Technology field... (more)

Dr. Julie Morial has been engaged with serving disenfranchised populations most of her 30 year career in health care... (more)

Sharon Murphy is a retired technology executive with over 35 years of technology experience. Most recently she was...(more)

Marion McHugh, BSN, graduated from the University of Michigan in 1993. She began her nursing career in orthopedic care ....(more)

Shikha Sinha, MSPH, brings extensive expertise in healthcare management to her current role within the NC Secretary of State's office ....(more)