Voices Changing Communities: What One Woman Can Do
Dr. Elva Johnson Jones, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), is one remarkably humble and accomplished woman. Her contributions to WSSU are well known on campus and she even has a building named after her. What our Forsyth County community may not know is how far […]
A Passion for Seafood & a Passion for the Community: Forsyth Seafood Market & Café’
The mother-daughter team of Virginia Oden Hardesty and Ashley Hardesty Armstrong, owners of Forsyth Seafood Market & Café,’ share their passion for seafood with the Triad community. “We are passionate, consistent, and love our community.” This message comes across loud and clear from these business leaders who have built a legacy of bringing happiness […]
Voices Changing Communities: Dr. Leslee Battle, An Intentional Leader
The creation of an intentional leader can start with a simple decision made as a teenager. Dr. Leslee Battle, Interim Dean for the School of Health Sciences at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), made the choice as a senior in high school to attend WSSU, partly because of the nursing program and partly because her […]
Voices Changing Communities: Dr. Karen Roseboro – Innovating Equitable School Choice
Have you ever asked someone about what she does for a living and discover immediately in her answer that she is perfect for her job?! The answer leaves you hopeful for the future and maybe a little jealous as you hear the energy and enthusiasm in the person’s voice. Not everyone finds their career calling […]
Voices Changing Communities: Dr. Ashlee Canty, PhD
Helping the WFU Community Feel at Home in Her Hometown: Dr. Ashlee Canty Winston-Salem native Dr. Ashlee Canty will soon finish her second year at Wake Forest University (WFU) as the Inclusive Practice Manager in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. She holds a big title and has big aspirations for helping faculty, staff, […]
Voices Changing Communities: The Struggles of One Woman are the Struggles of ALL Women
When Purity Ruchugo immigrated to the United States in 1986, she did not know much about American history or culture. Born and raised in Kenya, she lived in a loving family on a farm with a mother, Lydiah Waithanji, who set an example of a life of giving back, reaching out, and caring for […]
Voices Changing Communities: Speaking the Language of Change
Doris Molina-Henry, PhD, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), possesses a knack for languages. She excelled as a young girl growing up in the Dominican Republic in interpreting for an English-speaking medical team abroad, called Healing Children Midlantic, during their annual trips to her small hometown. With […]
Voices Changing Communities: Calling All Women to the Board Room
The new Senior Vice President and Director of Wealth Planning at Comerica Bank is not a man, but a fearless woman named Lisa Featherngill – wife, mother, accountant, and “builder.” Comerica Incorporated is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with almost 600 retail banking operations in several states and an emphasis on […]
Voices Changing Communities: Dr. Pamela A. Oliver, MD, MSPH
Viewing Obstacles as Opportunities Dr. Pamela Oliver, Executive Vice President and President, Novant Health Physician Network, leads a team of over 3,000 physicians and advanced practice providers in the Novant Health Medical Group. As Physician Network president, she oversees clinic operations, ambulatory quality and safety initiatives, provider onboarding and support, and growth of primary and […]
Voices Changing Communities: A New Voice in Town
Our philanthropic community gained a beautiful new voice in January when Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Foundation hired Ashley Martin as a Development Manager. Ashley believes in promoting the welfare of underserved communities through volunteering and charitable giving. She’s committed to it, so expect her in your community recruiting other do-gooders! The community connections and […]
