YOUR TEAM
Meet the Instructors
Meet the Board
Juanita Pipkin,
President and Board Chair
Juanita Pipkin is a higher education professional with 25 years’ experience developing and initiating academic strategies to achieve results with academically underprepared populations.
Hubert Pipkin,
Treasurer and Fiscal Strategy
Financial Executive and Adjunct Instructor with a prolific history comprised of more than 30 years of developing and spearheading financial strategies to achieve noteworthy bottom-line and operational results.
Ashley Rozier,
Fundraising and Donor Engagement
Ashley Rozier is the owner and lead speech language pathologist for Speech Tx PLLC. Ashley is also a fellow dancer and trained in ballet at the University of South Carolina and currently takes classes at Charlotte Ballet.
Raven Jones,
Educational Program and Curriculum Development
Raven Jones is a dedicated K-8 Professional Learning Specialist with over 10 years of experience in education as a teacher and staff developer. Raven is certified in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace and holds a certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid.
Ken Johnson,
Financial Oversight and Investments
Ken Johnson currently serves as a senior investment strategist at Robinhood Financial. Ken is a CFA® charter holder and serves on the board of the Premier Foundation of North Carolina and Barre Belle.
Melissa Wentz,
At-Large Member
Melissa Wentz earned her degree in Art History and French from UNC Chapel Hill. She began her career with BASF in 2008. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys time with her family, traveling, good food and wine and ACC basketball.
Heather Pierce,
At-Large Member
Heather has always had a passion for serving people. She is an advocate for the arts and enjoys assisting in the growth and development of young artists, and in her free time enjoys spending time with her family.
Mico Quijano,
Board Governance and Compliance
Mico Quijano is a dedicated and passionate individual, currently serving as a Barre Belle Ambassador. Mico's educational foundation is complemented by a lifelong commitment to inclusivity and the arts.