BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF

Melissa has more than 25 years of non-profit leadership and philanthropy experience, she holds a master’s in public administration with a minor in nonprofit management.. Melissa is committed to a focus on community outcomes as the top strategy for increasing accountability and maintaining the United Funds leadership in philanthropy for Surry County. Her primary goal is to strengthen United Fund’s public-private partnerships and support community programming through our member agencies.

Melissa was born and raised in Surry County where she and her husband, Chris, have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

Millie has over 25 years experience in office organization, community outreach and business administration. She also has extensive experience in fundraising for special populations in our community for over 10 years.

Millie holds a Bachelor of Science from WVU in office administration, with a focus on marketing. She also holds a certificate in social work with the North Carolina Nursing Facilities Administration, with a focus of geriatric services.

Millie has worked and volunteered in our community for over 30 years and brings her knowledge of business, community and a heart for service to our staff. escription goes here