✨ Staff Spotlight ✨ This year, we’re lifting up the people behind the movement.

Enjoy this short clip of our Managing Director, Calvetta Watlington, answering the question, "what does Pauli Murray mean to you?" Calvetta is a nonprofit leader, hailing from Alamance County with over 13 years of experience serving victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, creating safe healing spaces for individuals. Calvetta received her bachelor's in Social Work with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging has been the driving force behind her work. Calvetta's multicultural heritage, an amalgamation of Native American and African American identities, not only enriches her perspective but also accentuates her approach to leadership. As a proud citizen of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, she intertwines traditional wisdom with modern strategies to lead with a unique perspective. Passionate about nurturing individuals on their unique journeys, Calvetta embodies the belief that when we discover and embrace our personal strengths, we possess the potential to uplift and transform entire communities.