North Carolina Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Board of Directors
2026 -2028
Elizabeth Newcomb Hopfer, President
Shirley Hymon Parker, President Elect
Alisha Perri, Vice President for Professional Development
Dr. Jennifer Ross, Vice President for Membership
Suzanne Lujan, Vice President of Finance
Linda Brown Bishop, Secretary
Valerie Giddings, Counselor
Marilyn Gore, Executive Administrator
NCAFCS Committee Chairs
Shannon Braxton, Bylaws
Suzanne Lujan, Finance
Dr. Valerie Giddings, Awards
Dr. Elizabeth Newcomb Hopfer, Research
Dr. Elizabeth Newcomb Hopfer, Nomination
Public Policy and Advocacy - Vacant
Dr. Valerie Giddings, Augusta White Memorial Membership/Leadership
Valerie Williams, Ellen Brewer Scholarship
Dr. Meeshay Williams-Wheeler, Katherine B. Lyons Scholarship
Dr. Devona Dixon Historian
NCAFCS Communities Of Interest
Gwen Turner, Elementary/Secondary/Adult Education
Dr. Valerie Jarvis McMillan, College & University
Extension - Vacant
Dr. Meeshay Williams-Wheeler, Student Unit