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Tanasha Owens, PT, DPT was born in Durham, NC and has been a lifelong member of Nehemiah Church COGIC. By vocation, she is a Physical Therapist with interests in Women’s and Pelvic Health, Neurology, Older adult and Pediatric populations. Outside of work, Tanasha enjoys reading and spending time outdoors for relaxation and/or adventure. Her passion for community service extends through her belief that everyone should have access to food, housing, clothes, faith, health and we

Ruth Riddick, BSW,  is from Angier, NC. I am currently a School Social Worker for Durham Public Schools. Her passion is to partner with the larger community to better serve students and families who could be facing economic hardship, food insecurity, and mental health challenges.

Connie Conwell, RN, BSN, MA was born in Abilene, Texas. Her family returned to North Carolina, where she would later meet her husband. They had two children, Deja and Joshua Pope. Connie Conwell obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC. She worked as a Registered Nurse while completing her theological training at Liberty University. She earned a Master of Religious Arts degree with a focus in Christian Education. She found t

Brenda J. Smith, DMin a retired business owner, has provided leadership in both the public and private sector for over 50 years. Her demonstrative core values include accountability, integrity, selfless service, teamwork, and ongoing personal and professional development. She is passionate in serving vulnerable and marginalized populations with a focus on serving senior citizens to ensure their needs are met. Dr. Smith is involved in projects including, but not limited to, pa

WM. La’Keisha Butts brings steady leadership and a servant’s heart to every space she enters. Born in Louisiana, she spent 30+ years in the Baltimore area before making Durham, NC her home in 2019. A proud member of Nehemiah Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Bishop Herbert Davis, she lives her values daily—showing up, pitching in, and lifting others. A lifelong learner, La’Keisha is both a full-time student and employee at the illustrious North Carolina Central

Darrin Bates, BSCIS is a distinguished Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer with a passion that extends beyond the realm of technology. Darrin has cultivated a deep-seated love for photography, a hobby that began with playful experimentation on various point-and-shoot digital cameras.  In the professional sphere, Darrin has dedicated over a decade to the tech industry, where his expertise in object-oriented design has been instrumental in delivering cutting-edge embe

Herbert Reynolds Davis, DMin, PhD maintains an active academic, ecclesiastical and advocacy profile engaging: Church Planting, Community Organizing and Advocacy, Christian Theology, Leadership Development and Organizational Consulting. Herbert holds a Bachelor's degree in Religion, a Master of Divinity degree, a Doctor of Ministry degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership. He has earned professional certification in Leadership Education. He served in academia as the Ex