Leadership & Governance

Meet the People Who Guide Our Mission.

Two dedicated Boards of Directors ensure that One Place operates with integrity, accountability, and a clear focus on the children, families, and communities we serve. We’re grateful for their leadership and commitment.

For direct contact information or access to virtual board meetings, please contact LaWanna Wooden at lawanna.wooden@oneplaceonslow.org

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NC Pre-K Committee Meeting Calendar

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Early Head Start Policy Council Calendar

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Governance & Programs

dba One Place Board Members

Providing governance and oversight for One Place programs and services across Onslow County.

Board Chair

Reverend Dr. Joel Churchwell

Pastor, Sandy Run Missionary Church

Vice Chair

Elizabeth Thomas

Community Representative

Secretary

Ashley Smith

Department of Defense Schools

Treasurer

Daisy Haywood

Retired Law Enforcement

Emeritus Board Member

Julia Collins

Community Representative

Michael Brown

Bank of America

Community Representative

Brian Kelly

Deputy Chief of Support Services @ Leland Fire and Rescue

Community Representative

Senatra Spearmon

Onslow County Public Library

Community Representative

Kathryn Wessell

Catalyst Child Care Center

Community Representative

Mary Hendrickson

Retired DOD Educator

Community Representative

Monroe "Roe" Holcomb

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic @ Hope For The Warriors

Community Representative

Katlyn Morin

Early Head Start Parent Representative

Community Representative

Chief Jarad Phelps

Chief of Police @ Jacksonville Police Department

Community Representative

Chief Edward "Tee" Tallman

Fire Chief @ Jacksonville Fire Department

Community Representative

Fay Yaniero

Retired MCCS Educator

Meeting Schedule

dba One Place Board — Meeting Calendar

Date

Time

Committee

Location

July 10, 2025

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Executive

One Place

July 17, 2025

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Full Board

One Place

August 7, 2025

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Executive

One Place

August 14, 2025

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Full Board

One Place

September 4, 2025

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Executive

One Place

September 11, 2025

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Full Board

Jacksonville Public Safety Building / Community Training Room

October 2, 2025

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Executive

One Place

October 9, 2025

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Full Board

One Place

November 6, 2025

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Executive

One Place

November 13, 2025

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Full Board

One Place

December 4, 2025

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Executive

One Place

December 11, 2025

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Full Board

One Place

January 8, 2026

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Executive

One Place

January 15, 2026

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Full Board

One Place

February 5, 2026

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Executive

One Place

February 12, 2026

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Full Board

One Place

March 5, 2026

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Executive

One Place

March 12, 2026

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Full Board

One Place

April 9, 2026

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Executive

One Place

April 16, 2026

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Full Board

One Place

May 7, 2026

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Executive

One Place

May 14, 2026

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Full Board

One Place

June 4, 2026

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Executive

One Place

June 11, 2026

4:30pm – 6:00pm

Full Board

One Place

Governance & Advancement

One Place Board Members

Providing governance and strategic advancement leadership for One Place.

Chair

Mike Yaniero

Director of Public Safety, City of Jacksonville

Vice Chair

Julia Collins

Community Representative

Secretary

Reverend Dr. Joel Churchwell

Pastor, Sandy Run Missionary Church

Treasurer

Jennifer Kellum

Small Business Owner

Community Representative

Zac Everhart

Business Owner

Community Representative

Jeb Brown

Business Owner

Community Representative

Gina Mancini, DMD

Dentist / Business Owner

Community Representative

Phil Work

Small Business Owner

Community Representative

Debbi Ray

Community Leader / Business Owner

Community Representative

Adam Locklear

Business Owner

Meeting Schedule

One Place Board of Directors — Meeting Calendar

Date

Time

Committee

Location

June 17, 2026

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Full Board

One Place

July 16, 2025

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Cancelled

May 20, 2026

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Full Board

One Place

April 15, 2026

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Full Board

One Place

March 18, 2026

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Full Board

One Place

February 18, 2026

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Full Board

One Place

February 11, 2026

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Executive

One Place

January 21, 2026

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Full Board

One Place

August 20, 2025

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Full Board

One Place

September 17, 2025

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Executive

One Place

October 15, 2025

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Full Board

One Place

November 19, 2025

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Executive

One Place

May 13, 2026

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Executive

One Place

December 17, 2025

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Full Board

One Place

Additional Committee Calendars

Other Meeting Schedules

NC Pre-K Committee

Meeting schedule and information for the NC Pre-Kindergarten Committee overseeing One Place’s Pre-K programs in Onslow County.

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Early Head Start Policy Council

Policy Council meeting calendar for One Place Early Head Start — parent and community representatives governing EHS programs.

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EHS Parent Committee

Meeting dates for the Early Head Start Parent Committee. Download the current schedule as a PDF.

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Board Member Access

Board Portals

Board members can access documents, meeting materials, and resources through their designated portal below.

One Place Board Portal

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One Place Board of Directors Portal

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