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Craig J. Wagner Craig assumed the President/CPO position on July 19, 2010. A graduate from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication/Public Relations, Craig was named one of eleven Elite Pirates at the University as well as being awarded the 'Servire Society' Medal for his service to the community. In his previous role as Community Development & Media Relations Director for United Way of Pitt County, Craig brings an extensive knowledge of United Way operations to his new role. Craig also serves as president for the Dream Factory of NC, an all-volunteer charity that grants dreams to children with critical and chronic illness. Born and raised in Onslow County, Craig comes from a military family and is excited to return to the community where he was born and raised to lead United Way of Onslow County. |
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Christina Scaglione Director of Finance and Administration Hired June 8, 2009, Christina has over 10 years of experience working with non profit organizations. She has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Mercy College, NY. She is orginally from New York and currently resides in Jacksonville, NC with her husband and daughter. She is a proud Marine Corps wife. |
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Verne Hall
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United Way Program Staff
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Sarah McWhirter Sarah began working with the United Way in January of 2013. After receiving a B.S. in Psychology in 2010, she began work on a M.S. in Educational Human Resource Development with a certificate in Non-Profit Management at Texas A&M University, and will graduate May 2013. Sarah has volunteered with numerous organizations that help homeless families, including Big Brother/Big Sister of the Brazos Valley, the Brazos Valley Food Bank, as well as Family Promise. In addition to her work helping the homeless families of Onslow County, Sarah is also passionate about helping military families, and served as a volunteer with the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. Though originally from Dallas, Sarah currently lives aboard Camp Lejeune with her husband Travis, daughter Emery, and dogs Charger and Buddy.
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Katie Tallman Katie joined the team in January 2013. She serves as the Community Impact Director and assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Community Investment process, community service programs, and special initiatives offered through the United Way to support non-profit organizations in fulfilling their mission. Katie first came to North Carolina in 2001 when she attended East Carolina University, graduating in 2005 with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. After two years in Virginia, she and her husband moved to Jacksonville where she taught second grade, and as a K-2 Special Education resource teacher for Onslow County Public Schools. During that time, she received a distinctive professional honor - National Board Certification in Early Childhood Education. More recently, she worked for the Onslow County Partnership for Children as a Quality Specialist. She enjoys serving on different committees and participating in several community organizations in Onslow County. “Home is where the heart is” aptly describes her pride in living and serving in Jacksonville.
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Lauren Welch Lauren joined the team in January 2013 as the Volunteer Onslow Director. Lauren has over 3 years of volunteer management experience and has volunteered since she was 16 years old in one capacity or another. She has a Bachelors of Science in Sports, Event and Entertainment Management from Johnson & Wales University in Denver, CO. Her education in event management, lead her right into the arms of the non-profit work and also into volunteer management. She also recently completed her certification to become an accredited financial counselor (AFC). She most recently proudly served as the Chair of Volunteers at the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society at Camp Lejeune. Originally from Houston, TX she has lived in Jacksonville with her Marine Corps husband for two years. |