LWS Change Makers

We are pleased to recognize our LWS Change Makers from fiscal year 2026. These are donors whose leadership-level support helps accelerate our mission and expand our reach. This acknowledgement is one of the ways we say “thank you” to members of our generous donor community.


Change Maker–level contributions provide additional fuel for high-impact programs, community engagement experiences, and resources that support today’s leaders while preparing the next generation. Together, with every donor, at every level, we are building a stronger, more connected Winston-Salem.


Thank you to our Change Makers, and to all who stand with us. Collective generosity drives collective change.

Art deco circular logo for Leadership Winston-Salem Circle, featuring gold and black text on a metallic-styled badge.

The LWS Leadership Circle consists of donors who contribute $1,000 - $2499 during a fiscal year. Members of this circle play a vital role in advancing our mission. By joining the Leadership Circle, donors not only make a significant impact but also become part of a dedicated network committed to fostering growth and positive change in Winston-Salem.

Anthony Atala

Lloyd Barnhardt

Megan Bartlett

Jim Bennett

Patrick Casstevens

Brent Collins

Dale Driscoll

Robert Egleston

Nate & Camille French

Avery Hall

Kelley and Drew Hancock

Molly Hinely

Cory Holt

Orielle Hope

Bob Ihrie

Stanhope Kelly

Rogan Kersh

Sherry Lee

Kristina & Jonathan Mercer

Aulica Monroe

Joyce Mounce

Manuelo "Butch" Noa

John Parks

Cory Phillips

Carol Reeve

Eric Sadler

Nathaniel Tarwasokono

Melissa Thompson

Julia Toone

Claire Tuttle

Marsie West

Terry Williams

Bryan Wolfe

Karl Yena

Brad Zabel


Art deco circular logo for Leadership Winston-Salem Circle, featuring gold and black text on a metallic-styled badge.

The LWS Leadership Igniter represents the highest level within the Leadership Circle, comprising donors who contribute $2,500 or more during a fiscal year. As key champions of Leadership Winston-Salem, Igniters play an essential role in advancing our mission and expanding our impact throughout the community.



Their generous investment not only deepens the work we do—it also positions them among a distinguished group of leaders committed to driving meaningful change in Winston-Salem.

H. Andrew Brown, III

Claire Chevalier

Carol Hoover

Trevor Inman

Samuel McKissick

C. Edward Pleasants

A circular graphic for Leadership Winston-Salem's 40th anniversary (1985–2025)

The LWS 40 for 40 Challenge participants are a group of alumni donors who, in celebration of our 40th program year, contributed at least $400 during the 2025 fiscal year to our 40th Anniversary Campaign. By taking part in this exciting challenge, these donors are made a lasting impact by honoring our legacy and securing our future!

Kate Allman, Flagship '25

Susan Appt, Flagship '22

Anthony Atala, INSIGHT '24

Bruce Babcock, Flagship '94

Elise Barrella, Flagship '25

Jennifer Banks, Flagship '25

Julie Bell, Flagship '19

Lloyd Barnhardt, Flagship '22

Ann Beery, Flagship '25

Mimi Driscoll Bennett, Flagship ‘19

Chelii Broussard, Flagship ‘24

Andrew Brown III, Flagship ‘96, INSIGHT ‘19

Makisha Burns, Flagship ‘24

John Caraway, Jr. , Flagship '23

Claire Chevalier, Flagship '25

Kerri Cole, Flagship ‘24

Iris Cole, Flagship '19

Regina Craven, Flagship '21

Camille Davenport, Flagship '25

Ned Erickson, Flagship '15

Walter Farabee, Flagship ‘21

Jacquelyn Graham-Dickson, Flagship ‘22

Victoria Gillett, Flagship '25

W. Grantham, Flagship-Salem '95

Lyons Gray, Flagship ‘85

Priscilla Green, Flagship ‘22

Quentin Gunter, Flagship '22

J. Andrews Hancock III, Flagship ‘94

Avery Hall, Flagship '18

Andrew Harding, INSIGHT ‘24

Brooks Harden, Flagship '25

Whitney Harness, Flagship '25

Bridget Hayes, Flagship ‘18

Beth Hinesley, Flagship ‘24

Ashley Hooker, Flagship '25

Sharon S. Hughes, Flagship-Winston ‘97

Sonya Hurt, Flagship ‘24

Gabriel Irby, Flagship '25

Leigh Ann Janjua, INSIGHT ‘18

Gerri Johns, Flagship ‘15

Zina Johnson, Flagship '19

Genevra Kelly, Flagship '21

Kelly Kirkman, Flagship ‘25

Angel Wright-Lanier, INSIGHT '25

Sherell McArthur, Flagship '25

Shantell McClam, Flagship ‘17

Sheila McClelland, Flagship '25

Kasie Merical, Flagship '25

Stephanie Miles, Flagship ‘25

Meecie Moore, Flagship '25

Nicole Moore, Flagship '25

Joyce Mounce, Flagship ‘22

Tiffany Parms, Flagship '25

C. Edward Pleasants, Flagship '85

Stephen Potter, Flagship '25

Anastasia Powell, Flagship '25

Carol Reeve, Flagship '19

Emily Rector, Flagship ‘24

Darryl Sawyer, Flagship ‘19

Nathan Settles, Flagship '25

Julie Silver, INSIGHT '25

Rebecca Stone, Flagship '25

Etienne Thomas, Flagship ‘21

Grace Thompson, Flagship '25

Melissa Thompson, Flagship ‘20

Jeremy Thorne, Flagship '25

Corey Walker, INSIGHT '15

Angela Wilson, Flagship '25

Veronica Wiltshire, Flagship '24

Brett Woods, Flagship ‘24

Karl Yena, Flagship '92