Loaves and Fishes Staff
Our mission: To serve as an extended family to at-risk children through long-term, individualized support so that the children succeed in school and in society.
To reach staff members, dial (919) 231-4687 and the extensions listed below.
Susan M. Duncan, Executive Director
Ext. 230 | sduncan-laf@nc.rr.com
Susan has worked with Loaves and Fishes for 18 years. Before becoming Executive Director in 2004, she was a volunteer and Director of Youth Programs. Susan earned her Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University on top of her B.S. in Business Administration from East Carolina University.
Cheri Coleman, Academic Director
Ext. 223 | ccolemanlaf@nc.rr.com
Cheri earned a Master's degree from the School of Social Work at UNC Chapel Hill. Before becoming our program director, she served on the board of directors as VP of Multicultural Development.
Dana Williams, Enrichment Director
Ext. 226 | dwilliamslaf@nc.rr.com
Dana is one of the first Loaves and Fishes graduates! She returned in 1998 as a Public Allies intern and has since completed the Public Allies National Leadership Program.
Loaves and Fishes Co-Founders
Betty Anne Ford and Nancy Newell founded Loaves and Fishes in 1982.
(Read our history)
Betty Anne Ford
Betty Anne served as Loaves and Fishes Executive Director for 20 years, before which she was Director of Christian Education at Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. She has a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University, an M.C.E. from Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA, and a B.A. from St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, NC.
Nancy Newell
Nancy holds a Master's in Special Education (Behavior Disorders) from NC State University, a Master's in Christian Education from Presbyterian School of Christian Education, and a B.S. from the College of the Ozarks.