Smart Start / Partnership for Children

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina Partnership for Children, Incorporated
Department 
Health and Human Services
Governor Appointments 
12
Total Board Positions 
28
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143B-168.12
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
3 years
Purpose 
The board ensures that all children have access to high quality early childhood education and development services, develops a comprehensive, long-range strategic plan for early childhood development, and provides high quality early childhood education and development services for children and families through public and private means.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Rosa Maria Matthews 11/4/202210/30/2025LimitedMember of the Party other than the Governor`s party
Joseph C. Patterson 1/14/202010/30/2025LimitedMember of the party other than the Governor`s party.
Ashley Neal 11/4/202210/30/2025LimitedMember of the other party than the Governor`s
Cassandra Brooks 1/14/202010/30/2025LimitedChild Care Provider
Khadijia Tribié Reid 10/20/202010/30/2025LimitedHealth Care Provider
Rebecca Simpkin 11/16/201710/30/2025LimitedPediatrician
Tina Sherman 1/14/202010/30/2025LimitedParent
Charles Bowman 1/14/202010/30/2025LimitedMember of the Business Community
Ereka R. Williams 7/30/202410/30/2025LimitedMember Representing a Philanthropic Agency
Anthony D. Jackson 1/14/202010/30/2025LimitedEarly Childhood Educator
Elizabeth Star Winer 7/5/201710/30/2025LimitedAt-Large
Francesca Gary 11/4/202210/30/2025LimitedAt-Large


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