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Board of Directors

Helpmate Board Members 2025-2026

Jennifer Adams
Senior Wealth Advisor
Mercer Advisors

Beverly Brignolo, Secretary
Co-Founder
DWR Audio

Althea Gonzalez
Independent Consultant

Belinda Grant
Executive Director
Mt. Zion Community Development

Katie Green
Clinical Director Health and Counseling Center
UNCA

Anna Grimes
General Manager
Harry’s on the Hill

Ed Herro  
Writer

Cindy Holman
Retired
Attorney

Frederick Hudson
Law Enforcement Coordinator
US DOJ, Western District of NC

Peter Kanipe
Attorney
McGuire, Wood, and Bissette

Lauren Karlsson, Chair Elect
Community Volunteer

Joni Lisenbee, Treasurer
Market Director
HCA Healthcare NC

Fran Paschall. Vice-Treasurer
Retired Healthcare Professional

Ginny Raviotta, Immediate Past Chair
Retired
Mission Health

Graham Reynolds, Chair
Associate Professor, Biology
UNC-Asheville

Lucy Wheeler
Director of Post-Acute Operations
CarePartners

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