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Governance

Board of Directors.

Ten volunteer Charlotte-area leaders set the direction of the Network Charlotte Foundation and hold its mission in trust. They meet monthly and serve without compensation.

What the board does.

The Foundation board sets programmatic direction, oversees financial stewardship of donated and granted funds, approves partnerships with corporate donors, and ensures the mission of uplifting Charlotte's unemployed and underemployed stays central to every dollar spent.

Board members bring lived experience across corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, education, healthcare, faith, and public service. They serve two-year terms and meet monthly. Anna Hilton also serves as a current event host, wearing both governance and community-facing hats.

The board.

Alicia Norwood, Board Member, Network Charlotte Foundation
Alicia Norwood
Board Member
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Anna Hilton, Board Member, Network Charlotte Foundation
Anna Hilton
Board Member
Event Host
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Gisele Firmino, Board Member, Network Charlotte Foundation
Gisele Firmino
Board Member
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Marisol Brown, Board Member, Network Charlotte Foundation
Marisol Brown
Board Member
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Marjory Brifil, Board Member, Network Charlotte Foundation
Marjory Brifil
Board Member
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Dr. Paulette Evans, Board Member, Network Charlotte Foundation
Dr. Paulette Evans
Board Member
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Praneetha Poloju, Board Member, Network Charlotte Foundation
Praneetha Poloju
Board Member
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Rolanda Rowe, Board Member, Network Charlotte Foundation
Rolanda Rowe
Board Member
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Sean Eldridge, Board Member, Network Charlotte Foundation
Sean Eldridge
Board Member
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Swati Seth, Board Member, Network Charlotte Foundation
Swati Seth
Board Member
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Leadership.

Founder honors and day-to-day direction.

Saimir Ogranaja, Owner / CEO, Network Charlotte Foundation
Saimir Ogranaja
Network Charlotte Owner / Current CEO

Building the platform, running the calendar, coordinating hosts and sponsors. Also hosts events personally. Reachable at [email protected].

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David Cauble, Emeritus CEO, Network Charlotte Foundation
David Cauble
Network Charlotte Founder / Emeritus CEO · Retired

Founded Network Charlotte in 2009 as a Charlotte-area financial planner. Serves in an honorary capacity today, having handed operational leadership to the current team.

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Reach the board.

For governance inquiries, partnership proposals with the Foundation, or press requests, email [email protected] with "Board inquiry" in the subject line. The Executive Director triages and forwards to the appropriate board member.