Ticola Ross, Board Chair

Dr. Ticola Ross is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), researcher, and educator, with a diverse background in social work, psychology, and higher education. Dr. Ross is a Clinical Associate Professor and Assistant Director at UNC Charlotte's School of Social Work, where she is actively involved in administration, teaching, and research.

She has made significant contributions to the field through her research on interprofessional collaborations and practicum education. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Ross is a practicing therapist at Cano Family Services, specializing in individual and group therapy for well-being, grief and loss, identity development, ADHD, and healthy relationships. She resides in Charlotte, NC with her husband and twins. 

Carlenia Ivory-Cantey, Board Member

Carlenia Ivory-Cantey graduated with a B. A. Degree in Psychology from Johnson C. Smith University in 1972. After graduation she joined Eastern Airlines, as a part time agent, while working on her master’s degree at UNCC Charlotte. During her tenure at Eastern Airlines she was supervisor of reservations, human resource manager, and finished her career as manager of reservation and sales.  

Carlenia joined Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools 1992 as a Community Engagement Specialist. Carlenia Ivory is passionate about improving public education for all children. She truly serves on the “front lines of freedom” day and night. The vision of equality and success for all permeates her tireless efforts to give of herself so that the children and families sheserves may experience success, hope and love.

Kristen Bernier, Board Secretary

Kristen Bernier has a never-ending passion for graphic design. Trained in the Swiss Style, she believes the soul of a brand results from study and observation. Kristen is a versatile designer with a desire to answer the most complex business design challenges with thoughtful, strategic, and engaging solutions.

As a graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago, she has worked with clients ranging from corporations like Whirlpool and Motorola to non-profits like Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Augustine Literacy Project.  In addition to being a graphic designer, Kristen is a certified raw food educator and yoga instructor who enjoys hiking and exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway with her husband and rescue pup. 

Daejah “Daisy” Ramseur, Board Member

Daejah “Daisy” Ramseur is a charismatic leader with a background in project management. She has experience serving as a program manager for the workforce development organization, Year Up, and is passionate about improving the way we connect with today’s youth.

Daisy uses her life experience and passion for learning to provide valuable perspective and positively impact the Charlotte community.

Camilla Luppi, Board Vice Chair

Camilla Luppi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and an aspiring Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She graduated with a B.A Degree in Psychology from Roger Williams University and a Master's degree in Social Work from UNC Charlotte. Camilla supports children, teens, and their families within her role of a school-based mental health therapist at Devonshire Elementary School and Croft Community School.

Camilla migrated to the United States from her native country of Brazil with her family in 2002 and can provide mental health support to immigrant families within her community in Portuguese and Spanish. She resides in Charlotte with her husband and dog.

Angela Silver, Board Treasurer

Angela Silver is the Corporate Controller for Park Inc, a local parking management company in the Charlotte area. Angela believes all aspects of health are found in the wealth of one’s community. In addition to managing the accounting department for Park Inc, she is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Angela currently serves as Financial Secretary for the Union County Alumnae Chapter. She has also served on the advisory board for the Business Department at Johnson C. Smith University. Angela holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management: Accounting from Johnson C. Smith University.

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Angela happily shares life with Robert Silver, is the mother of three adults and serves as Grammy to five beautiful little ones. Angela loves to curl up with a good book or crocheting. 
 

Stacey Anderson, Board Member

Stacey Anderson is a native of Indiana where as a teenager she dreamt of helping individuals
from underserved populations find their voice. As an African-American female, Stacey
experienced the limitations others tried to put on her while also encountering adults who not only
believed in her but helped her pursue her dreams. It wasn’t until she stumbled across an
introduction to social work class in college that she realized what she thought would be volunteer
work could actually be a career. Armed with a bachelor and master’s degree in social work,
Stacey landed her first professional job at a non-profit serving individuals living with HIV and
AIDS. It was here that she discovered the hard and heart work of non-profits and their impact on
communities.

Believing in the charitable work of non-profits, Stacey has gone on to serve at multiple non-
profits over the span of more than 25 years. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Stacey
remains committed to social work by providing clinical supervision to provisionally licensed
social workers and teaching social work students as an adjunct professor. Additionally, she is
co-owner of a private mental health group-practice in Charlotte, NC. Stacey is very proud of the
work culture she has helped to create which supports staff connections and wellness. Stacey is a
strong advocate for the ethical responsibility of employers to support helping professionals in
their own wellness journey so that they can continue to maintain their passion for providing high
quality service.

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A good day for Stacey entails plenty of sunshine, travel with family and friends, maybe some
Zumba and baking from scratch.