Our Team
Meet the people behind the mission.
Meet Our Team
Amber founded Activate Good in 2005 (then known as ME3) when she noticed that people seemed to want to get involved to help the community but were not sure how to get started. Amber hopes all individuals will see the potential they have to make a difference and act to fulfill that potential.
AMBER SMITH
FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Activating Good since 2005
Amber@ActivateGood.org
KRYSTAL HARE
HUMAN RESOURCES &
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Activating Good since 2016
Krystal@ActivateGood.org
Lee brings expertise to our team from many different spheres: psychology, dance, publishing and the beloved coffee industry. She received a Non-Profit Management Graduate Certificate from NCSU and is co-founder of the Raleigh Chapter of The Handsome Ladies, a 501(c)3 supporting women in bluegrass music.
LEE PIKE
FUND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Activating Good since 2020
Lee@ActivateGood.org
With an extensive career in the nonprofit sector across multiple states and disciplines, Rose brings a wide range of experience to the Activate Good team. She received her degree from Clemson University and now serves our team as the Senior Programs Manager.
ROSE THOMPSON
SENIOR PROGRAMS MANAGER
Activating Good since 2013
Rose@ActivateGood.org
ETHAN GABRIEL
YOUTH & COLLEGE PROGRAMS
COORDINATOR
Activating Good since 2023
Ethan@ActivateGood.org
Currently finishing her degree in Political Science at NCSU, Debra loves leading the community garden, being a part of Student Government, and contributing to a weekly column for the school newspaper about local policy issues.
DEBRA MULLIS
FUND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Activating Good since 2023
Debra@ActivateGood.org
Formerly serving as one of our community partners for many years, Corrie now serves our team as the Corporate & Special Projects Coordinator. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from UNC Asheville and brings over 15+ years of experience working with non-profits.
CORRIE MACNEIL
CORPORATE & SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Activating Good since 2023
Corrie@ActivateGood.org
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Activate Good is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, veteran status, age, sex, genetic information, gender identification, sexual orientation, or marital status. All are welcome here.
Our Board of Directors
Olivia brings years of experience in Communications and Human Resources across various industries, holds an MBA from Iona College, and served as a faithful volunteer with AG before joining the board.
OLIVIA ECKER
BOARD CHAIR
Activating Good since 2020
Olivia@ActivateGood.org
Since his early career in the Marine Corps and his career at Cisco, Bill has been a strong advocate of both volunteering and mentoring. He assists Activate Good’s fundraising efforts and community programs.
BILL HALVORSEN
BOARD VICE CHAIR
Activating Good since 2018
Bill@ActivateGood.org
Ahmad, founder of Connect Cause, is passionate about serving nonprofit’s technology needs. He has nearly 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the tech and telecommunications industries.
AHMAD EIED
BOARD TREASURER
Activating Good since 2021
Ahmad@ActivateGood.org
Holly has spent most of her career working in non profit organizations. She has a Master’s degree in Public Health and her work focuses on communications, advocacy, and public relations.
HOLLY CRANE-WATKINS
BOARD SECRETARY
Activating Good since 2021
Holly@ActivateGood.org
Megan brings a mix of corporate experience along with years of volunteer work to the Activate Good team. She hopes to use her corporate knowledge as a resource as our organization evolves.
MEGAN JONES
Activating Good since 2021
Megan@ActivateGood.org
Gerald brings an extensive background of servant leadership, public speaking, and economic trailblazing. He currently serves as the President of the Raleigh-Apex National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
GERALD GIVENS
Activating Good since 2021
Gerald@ActivateGood.org
MILES WOBBLETON
Activating Good since 2021
Miles@ActivateGood.org
Bringing 17+ years of experience in senior roles in the tech industry along with diverse volunteer experiences, Varsha is passionate about helping people from all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life.
VARSHA CHAWLA
Activating Good since 2021
Varsha@ActivateGood.org
Connor is a student affairs professional at NC State University and has a passion for nonprofit leadership. He brings years of community-focused experience to our board.
CONNOR BRADY
Activating Good since 2022
ConnorB@ActivateGood.org
Co-founder/Executive Director of the nonprofit General Services Foundation, Sonali’s love for fundraising and volunteerism drew her to Activate Good’s board.
SONALI RATNASINGHE
Activating Good since 2022
Sonali@ActivateGood.org
INDIA WILLIAMS
Activating Good since 2022
India@ActivateGood.org
CONNOR KIRKFARMER
Activating Good since 2022
ConnorK@ActivateGood.org
MARIA BARBER
Activating Good since 2022
Maria@ActivateGood.org
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Advisory Board
Michael Del Tufo, Fitter Happier
Advisory Board Chair
James Jolley, Smith Anderson Law
Kimberley Sirk
John Lane, B2B Consulting
Bernard Hsu
Peter Michaels, BC Solutions, Inc.
Jenn Woodhull-Smith
Tracee Grimstead
Cyndy Yu-Robinson