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Jeanne Pinder worked for The New York Times for 23 years before founding ClearHealthCosts, a journalism company that brings transparency to the health care marketplace by explaining costs.

Ethan Rudnet is a student in the James L. Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte, which provides the news service in support of local community news.

After a 14-year career in non-profit fundraising for nonprofits both small and large, Jennifer made the leap into the health and wellness space. Earning her certification in Pilates in 2018, she works for herself teaching here in Charlotte. With advanced training in Neurological Conditions like MS and Parkinson’s, Pre- and Post-Natal, Low Back Pain, and more, Jennifer enjoys working with all types of individuals to find their most enjoyable and efficient forms of movement. She is currently working on her Masters in Public Health through UNC Chapel Hill. Jennifer lives with her husband Kris, and their 12-lb morkie, Leslie Knope in Plaza Midwood.

Rev. Dr. John Cleghorn is minister and head of staff at Caldwell Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. He began in ministry in 2007 at Caldwell after 25 years in the private sector, as a reporter at The Charlotte Observer and in various publics policy and communications roles at Bank of America, where he retired early as a senior vice president. He is married to Kelly, and they have two adult daughters. His first book Resurrecting Church: Where Justice and Diversity Meet Radical Welcome and Healing Hope, was published in 2021 (Fortress Press).

Gray Dyer has worked in the finance industry since 1997 where he concentrates in the areas of personal finance and philanthropic planning. After leading the planned giving efforts for Davidson College’s most recent capital campaign, Gray founded Dyer & Company, LLC, an independent, fee-only financial advisory firm in 2018.

Rabbi Judy Schindler is an activist, author, professor, rabbi, mother, and wife. Rabbi Schindler is the Sklut Professor of Jewish Studies and Director of the Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center at Queens University of Charlotte. She was named Rabbi Emerita of Temple Beth El in Charlotte, North Carolina, after serving as Senior Rabbi from 2003-2016 and as Associate Rabbi from 1998-2003. She graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University and received her master’s and ordination from the Hebrew Union College where she is currently pursuing a doctoral degree focused on interfaith relations. Judy has served on many Charlottes non-profit boards over the past 23 years. She led the creation of four social justice documentaries, contributed chapters and articles to more than a dozen books and journals, and co-authored a book on recharging congregations through civic engagement. She was a 2017-2018 contributing columnist for the Charlotte Observer and delivered a TEDx Charlotte talk in 2018 entitled “Mastering the Art of Loving your Neighbor.” Among the many awards she has received, Rabbi Schindler was named Charlotte Woman of the Year in 2011.

Nichelle serves as Assistant General Counsel, Digital and Privacy Data, for NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. In this role, Nichelle advises NASCAR Digital Media and other NASCAR affiliates on content licensing and syndication, compliance with privacy and consumer marketing laws, database management, digital initiatives, and technology vendor management.

Kris Shepard is Senior Vice President, Clinical Enterprise Development for Atrium Health, where he provides strategic oversight of physician affiliation opportunities. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, Kris practiced law with Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson in Charlotte before joining Atrium Health legal department in 2008 and transitioning into his current leadership role in 2021. Kris also earned a PhD in history from Emory University, and Bachelor of Arts in history and education from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the author of Rationing Justice, a study of legal aid lawyers during and after the Civil Rights Movement in the South, and also co-edited a collection of speeches by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., titled A Call to Conscience, while working at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project at Emory and Stanford University.

A graduate of the University of Central Florida, Jose Alvarez’s professional experience and passion during the last two decades have been focused on the multicultural, small business and nonprofit fields.

Lecia Shockley has been an educator with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools since 1999. Her 20+ years in the elementary classroom now inform her work in curriculum development and teacher support. She has been a National Board Certified teacher since 2010 and was the 2014 CMS Teacher of the Year. She is a member of the 2011 class of the Teaching Fellows Institute and continues to serve on their Alumni Council. Since 2016 she has participated as a fellow and leader with the Charlotte Teacher Institute. She has actively engaged in CMS’s and CTI’s work in the areas of race, bias, power, and equity - including participate in the grand opening of EJI's Legacy Museum and the Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama.

Brad Harvey is the owner of Brad Harvey Creative, a video production company serving the Charlotte area. He is also a former Emmy Award winning television news Anchor, Reporter, and Documentarian, having worked in several media markets over the last four decades, including Cleveland and Kansas City. Brad is a former Executive Board Member of the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce, and has served on the boards of several profit organizations. An Ohio native, he now lives in Mooresville with his Wife Kim, son Chase, and daughter Tessa. A dedicated NPR junkie, Brad also enjoys hiking in the mountains, tennis, and P.G. Wodehouse.

Katarina Moyon is the Director of the John C. West Forum on Politics and Policy at Winthrop University. She is also Co-Director of the Human Experience course and a senior instructor in the Department of Political Science. Katarina is interested in anything and everything related to elections, electoral codes, and comparative electoral systems. Katarina earned her M.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs and her B.A. in International Affairs at Northern Arizona University. A native of Tempe, Arizona, Katarina moved to the Charlotte region in 2001. She enjoys podcasts and running. She is also continually amazed that there are four seasons in the Charlotte region and revels in falling leaves, blooms, and thunderstorms.

Gigi Shamsy Raye has a passion for making the complex conversational to help people engage with their audiences. She's a senior marketing manager for Accenture and a new Charlotte resident. She and her husband Mike -- longtime Texas residents -- are empty nesters who fell in love with the beauty of Charlotte thanks to the Levine family granting a full ride plus scholarship to their son through the UNCC Levine Scholars program. Their son and his twin sister -- who studies meteorology at the University of Oklahoma -- are rising college seniors. Gigi's looking forward to helping the Community Advisory Board make an impact and feels honored to serve on the Board.