Our Team


Nancy Hillman, MSW
Founder, Executive Director

Dena Nesmith
Volunteer Coordinator

Jericka Ross
Lead Chef

Sharon Ager
Chef
CFC Board Members
Dedication. Expertise. Passion. Community

Board President, Cleveland County Community Development Corporation
Ms. Karla Haynes
Karla E. Haynes, Executive Director of Cleveland County Community Development Corporation, is an accomplished management professional with over 30 years in the affordable housing industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Gardner Webb University. Ms. Haynes excels in building relationships and establishing partnerships locally and statewide. She has extensive knowledge of community economic development and affordable housing. Her favorite quote is “The time is always right, to do what is right.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Board Secretary
Mrs. Rosalina White
Rosalind L. White, a retired school social worker, holds a BA in Psychology from Winston-Salem State University, an MSW from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a pastoral degree from Rhema Bible Training Center. She ministers alongside her husband Leroy at Center Of Hope Training Ctr. in Shelby, NC. They have one daughter, Ashley. Rosalind co-owns Healing Health and Wellness and Love Tea and Soul Cafe. She founded the R.E.L.E.A.S.E Foundation Inc., empowering young girls and women. She enjoys reading, movies, and coffee with friends.

Creator of Motherwize
Ms. Jackie Crawford
Ms. Jackie Crawford is the creator of Mothermize, a YouTube channel and brand dedicated to teaching moms how to create meals for a family under a restricted budget.

Board Treasurer, Community Leader
Mrs. Jocelyn Christenbury
Mrs. Christenbury is a community member passionate about reducing food insecurity in Cleveland county and serves as the Board Treasurer.

Licensed Family Therapist
Mrs. Linda Geter
Mrs. Geter is a licensed family therapist passionate about providing food access in Shelby, NC, and works for the Cherokee County Mental Health Center.

White Investments of Shelby
Mr. Dave White
Mr. White is associated with White Investments of Shelby and was interested in provided resources to access food in Cleveland County.

Board Vice-Chair, Upscale Soul Food Restaurant & Catering
Mrs. Melody McGuire
Mrs. McGuire is a restauranteur in Cleveland County that was inspired to help provide more meals to the Cleveland County community.

Interested in being a Board Member?
Email commongroundcafenc@gmail.com for more information. Apply using the link below!