District Court Judge Carrie Vickery was elected at the age of 30 to the District Court bench in Forsyth County and serve as an Adjunct Professor at Wake Forest University School of Law. She is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Joseph Bryan Branch Inn of Court and the Board of Directors for Kaleideum. She previously served as a Vice President for the NC Bar Association and on the Family Law Council for the NC Bar Association and Past President of the Forsyth County Bar Association. She was also a Past President for the Junior League of Winston-Salem, longtime board member for the Junior League and served as President of the Forsyth Humane Society. She also served on the Board of Trustees for the UNC School of the Arts and was as an Adjunct Professor in the Paralegal Program at Forsyth Tech CC for eight years. She earned her BA from Western Carolina University before earning her Juris Doctorate from Elon Law School. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Phillip, young daughter, Patty, and her goldendoodle, Lionel. She also enjoys machine embroidery and reading. 

Julie Bilyeu is a dynamic entrepreneur, author and advocate for positive change in the Winston-Salem community. As the owner of Caring Transitions of Winston-Salem, Julie leads a team dedicated to helping older adults and their families navigate life’s transitions with compassion, efficiency and her signature sense of humor. Julie is also the founder of Triad Senior Transitions, providing additional support for families managing life’s big changes. Beyond her businesses, she is the creative force behind the Day One Living in Winston-Salem YouTube channel and an active blogger. Through these platforms, she inspires older adults to embrace new beginnings and live boldly, addressing everything from downsizing to aging with grace and laughter. An accomplished author, Julie’s books include Stuff and Nonsense: Downsizing Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Sense of Humor) and Covered in Whale Vomit, which humorously explores recovery and reinvention. Both works highlight her unfiltered voice, blending hard-won wisdom with candid humor to tackle life’s messy, yet meaningful moments. With her 2025 mantra, “Thrive,” Julie remains committed to discovering new possibilities. When she’s not writing, blogging or leading her teams, Julie enjoys traveling, laughing with her family and finding joy in life’s beautifully imperfect moments.

Chantelle Johnson, founder & CEO of Talent4dCulture LLC, is a seasoned executive with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise-wide strategies that empower leaders to build thriving cultures and nurture high-performing talent. With a deep commitment to equity and inclusion, she has successfully developed and implemented transformative initiatives that shape positive organizational culture and drive sustainable growth. She has built an impressive portfolio of experience as a senior executive, leading strategic initiatives for some of the most respected names in industry. She has worked with Fortune 50 companies, including Humana, Inc. and large integrated health systems including Wake Forest Baptist Medical, where she led dynamic teams and executed comprehensive programs focused on talent development, diversity and inclusion, and cultural transformation. In addition to her professional contributions, Chantelle is deeply committed to giving back through volunteer work. She serves on the Board of Advisory for the Robinhood Family YMCA in her hometown of Winston-Salem. She also serves nationally as a DEI Committee Member with the Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Healthcare Industry Foundation, inaugural member of ForbesBLK and volunteer moderator for the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. She is a Six Sigma Greenbelt and holds an MBA with a focus on Human Resources Management from Walden University, a BA from Strayer University and a professional Certificate in AI: Implications for Business Strategy from MIT Sloan School of Management. 

Chef Judith Isaias is the executive chef at Louie and Honey’s Kitchen and is a culinary visionary with more than 17 years of global experience, specializing in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. In her cuisine, she blends the authentic flavors of the Levant, Turkey, Greece and beyond with innovative techniques, offering a fresh perspective on fine- casual dining and artisanal products. Born in Mexico and raised in the United States and Brazil, Judith’s culinary journey has been shaped by her life in France, Colombia, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. This rich cultural background is reflected in her creations, which honor her Lebanese heritage while incorporating the diverse traditions of the places she has called home. Judith’s passion for authenticity began in her childhood, inspired by the Middle Eastern dishes her father, grandmothers and aunts lovingly prepared. This devotion led her to train under renowned Middle Eastern and Israeli chefs in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, further refining her craft. Through her cuisine, Judith celebrates the vibrant flavors of chickpeas, pomegranate, olives, lamb, seafood, fresh herbs and ancient spices. Her dishes are a culinary journey, combining ancestral recipes with bold, modern touches, delivering an unforgettable Mediterranean dining experience. Judith has been featured in various magazines and news outlets and has obtained international awards with distinction for creating unique flavors and original presentation of dishes. 

Madison Hart is the new practice manager for Plastic Surgery and Reconstruction in the Winston-Salem locations. “I have had more than five years in managing healthcare teams from creating onsite employer clinics and Covid clinics to managing urgent cares around the southeastern region. I also spent more than a year teaching in Shenzhen, China where I found a love of traveling and hiking. In my free time, I still love to hike and travel with my family. We hiked the Dolomites this past summer and, prior to that, hiked the W-trek in Patagonia. I am originally from the Triad area, and it is great to be back. I look forward to helping our community the best we can at our plastic surgery centers!” Madison has a BS in public health studies with a concentration in community health and education from UNCW.