Board of Directors and Officers

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Originally from Arkansas, Casey moved to North Carolina in 2000 with her husband, Patrick, and their daughter, Carson.

A self-taught entrepreneur and licensed cosmetologist, Casey has spent over 20 years in the beauty industry, owning and operating Beauty Works, Inc. since 2005. Her passion for people and community-building has been the driving force behind her success, allowing her to create spaces where individuals feel seen, valued, and empowered.

Deeply committed to giving back, Casey has volunteered and held board positions for numerous organizations, including the Look Good Feel Better Program at Rex Hospital, Leesville Road School PTA (K-12), The Women's Center of Raleigh, and the Springdale Recreation Club. She believes in meeting people where they are and ensuring that compassion and empowerment are accessible at all stages of life.

In her downtime, Casey enjoys spending time with family and friends, chasing after her beloved fur babies (Hank, Remi, and grand-dog Ruby), traveling, playing tennis, and working in her yard.

Stacie L. Jones, CPA is a seasoned financial professional with a deep-rooted passion for strategic financial management and community service. Born and raised in Miami, FL, she earned her Master of Accounting with a concentration in Internal Audit from Florida International University.

Stacie began her career at Arthur Andersen, LLP, specializing in healthcare clients before relocating to Raleigh in 1999. She then joined Duke University Health System as a Financial Analyst, where she has spent more than two decades honing her expertise in accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. Today, as the Associate Vice President of Financial Operations for Duke Health Integrated Practice, she collaborates with finance and operations leadership to drive strategic initiatives that enhance financial efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Stacie is an avid traveler who enjoys staying active and spending quality time with friends. She has a strong commitment to giving back, having served in various volunteer roles, including athletic committees, mentoring young professionals, and contributing as a Springdale Area Recreation Club (SARC) Board Member. With her financial acumen and dedication to service, she strives to make a meaningful impact both within her industry and in the broader community.

Marta Pirzadeh, a passionate public health professional with over 25 years of experience, has dedicated her career to improving lives locally and globally. Originally from upstate New York, she now resides in Black Mountain, North Carolina, embracing the area's small-town community and natural beauty.

Marta's expertise spans nonprofit leadership, health, and development programs, with a focus on youth development, HIV prevention, and community-based reproductive health. She has implemented programs in more than 25 countries across Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, working with local and global partners.

Marta continues her global health work professionally while contributing to local causes. Over the years, her commitment to community service is evident in her work with diverse nonprofits including BeLoved Asheville, Planned Parenthood, The Women’s Center of Chapel Hill, Alliance of AIDS Services--Carolinas, and the North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation. Marta's dedication was further demonstrated during Hurricane Helene's aftermath, as she actively supported her community through the recovery. She serves on the Advisory Board of her local YMCA and has been involved with Celebrate for Good Inc (C4G) when it was a little “garage party”.  She looks forward to continuing to support C4G in a more active role. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Marta holds a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree in Health & Society from the University of Rochester.