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Staff

The Golden LEAF team continuously strives to bring positive economic change to the communities of North Carolina. Engaging with grant applicants and recipients at every stage of the process, they’re always available to offer support and help. Each staff member contributes unique talent, insight, and experience, and together they further the mission of the Golden LEAF Foundation.

Dan Gerlach President dgerlach@goldenleaf.org	Mark Sorrells Senior Vice President msorrells@goldenleaf.org
Patricia Cabe Vice President of Programs/ Community Assistance & Outreach pcabe@goldenleaf.org	Ted Lord Vice President of Programs/ Staff Attorney tlord@goldenleaf.org
Rhea Barnes Director of Administrative Services rbarnes@goldenleaf.org	Peter Cera Vice President of Investments pcera@goldenleaf.org
Beth Edmondson Controller bedmondson@goldenleaf.org	Terri Bryant Adou-Dy Program Officer tbryant@goldenleaf.org
Barbara Smith Program Officer bbsmith@goldenleaf.org	Calvin Allen Program Officer callen@goldenleaf.org
Miranda Dalton Program Officer mdalton@goldenleaf.org	Jenny Tinklepaugh Program/Communications Officer jtinklepaugh@goldenleaf.org
Brenda Smith Program Administrator bsmith@goldenleaf.org	Debbie Pennington Administrative Assistant for Programs dpennington@goldenleaf.org
Wanda Barnes Administrative Assistant wbarnes@goldenleaf.org

Open Door Policy

Have a project idea and considering applying for a grant? The Golden LEAF Foundation has an open door policy. Applicants seeking funding are encouraged to contact Golden LEAF for more information regarding the grants application process and funding priorities. In addition, staff is available to discuss and give feedback on proposal ideas.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Golden LEAF well in advance of the application deadline to be certain that there is sufficient time to schedule a conversation about questions the applicant may have, especially if the applicant wishes the staff to review specifics of the applicant's proposal. All proposals received by established deadlines are accepted for consideration.

The Public Records Act

Information submitted to Golden LEAF is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Act and thus subject to inspection by the public. For information on limited exceptions to the Public Records Act, please contact Golden LEAF staff.