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

Bringing experience in marketing and public relations, publishing, and higher education administration Krystal has fulfilled many roles within Activate Good over the years and is now focused on team strategy, engagement and management.

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

Ethan holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Elon University and brings experience to our team from his years of involvement with various organizations. He’s served as the VP of a service fraternity and started an organization to help minority-identifying students during his college years.

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

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

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

Attorney, social entrepreneur, and nonprofit leader, Miles brings a diverse background of experience to our Activate Good board.

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

India is an IT professional and is an active leader in the community. Currently working with Cisco Systems as a Customer Success Manager, she’s involved in various giveback efforts and leadership initiatives.

INDIA WILLIAMS

Activating Good since 2022
India@ActivateGood.org

Connor is the Development Director at Student U, a nonprofit in Durham that empowers and equips first-generation college students and has an educational background in Nonprofit Leadership Mangement.

CONNOR KIRKFARMER

Activating Good since 2022
ConnorK@ActivateGood.org

Maria is a servant leader with a diverse background of experience in the low-income housing industry. She is passionate about impacting lives and the community through the arts.

MARIA BARBER

Activating Good since 2022
Maria@ActivateGood.org