NCCJ Staff
Susan Feit became NCCJ’s Executive Director in 2007. Across two continents, Susan has dedicated her life to building inclusive, just societies and brings to her role as Executive Director her international experience in racial and ethnic relations.
Raised in the Chicago area, Susan lived in Israel for over 20 years before returning to the United States in 2004. Susan earned her Masters Degree in Public Policy from the Tel Aviv University. In Israel, Susan worked in public and private foundations, as well as in evaluation of social, economic and educational programs. As the Director of the Israel office of the Moriah Fund, Susan worked extensively with Arabs and Ethiopian Jews. She was appointed by the former Israeli Minister of Education to co-chair a committee to improve educational opportunities for the Ethiopian-Israeli community; founded two affinity groups for funders interested in special populations—one dedicated to Bedouin Arabs and the other to Ethiopian immigrants; and visited the Gaza Strip as a guest of the Palestinian Authority.
Upon arriving in the Piedmont Triad, Susan began working as a consultant to foundations and nonprofits, including the United Way of Greater Greensboro, before joining NCCJ. Susan has appeared on local NPR in segments that highlight her experience of teaching her family and herself how to move beyond fear and work with Arabs to promote peace. She also serves as a Community Columnist for the Greensboro News & Record. Susan resides in Greensboro with her husband and two children.
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Anne Cortés joined the staff as Program Director in April 2008. Anne’s background includes extensive work with non-profit organizations focusing on facilitation, training, advocacy for children and families, and program development for youth. She holds a BA from UNCG in Communication Studies with a Minor in Anthropology and served as an instructor at Guilford Technical Community College prior to joining NCCJ.
Anne is from the mountains of North Carolina, the sixth generation born on the family farm. Her passions are fostering race unity and creating communities that nurture and support children.
Ann is married to José Cortés, from Bogota, Colombia, and has a teenage daughter who is thriving and learning at the Middle College of Entertainment Technology at GTCC High Point. The entire family is active in social justice and race unity activities, and is part of One Human Family Choir, an ongoing, ever-growing, international community-building experience that uses music to systematically build bonds of friendship across racial, religious, cultural, age, gender, and socio-economic lines.
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Betsy Harrington was born and raised in High Point, NC. Betsy and her husband, Jack, have 2 daughters and are proud grandparents. She has worked for NCCJ as a Program Specialist for over 15 years, and was a second grade teacher in “a former life”. Her community activities have included service on the boards of: the Department of Social Services for Guilford County, the Volunteer Center, Mary’s House, Other Voices (a leadership program of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce), and PTA’s at several Guilford County schools. She is an elder at First Presbyterian Church, where she also serves as a senior high youth advisor, as chair of the community outreach committee, and as a Bible study leader.
In her “spare time” (when she can find some) she enjoys reading, traveling, aerobics, cooking and spending time with her family. Betsy has also received many special recognitions and special awards. In 1999, she received the Woman of Achievement Award for Community Service from the Greensboro Commission on the Status of Women. In 2001, she received a Distinguished Leadership Award from the Community Leadership Association and in 2006, Betsy received the Other Voices "Change Agent" award.
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Davion Hemphill joined NCCJ as Special Assistant in April 2008 after completing a successful internship. He has volunteer experience with Head Start and the YMCA of Okmulgee, as well as the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity of Greensboro. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Davion Hemphill moved to Greensboro upon accepting a football scholarship from North Carolina A&T State University. Davion received his BA in Public Relations from A&T in May 2008. Davion made history as the first Student Athlete keynote speaker at the 9th Annual Athlete Academic Excellence Luncheon in 2008. Additional honors for his academic achievements include: Dean’s List for two consecutive years and Honor Student Athlete.
Davion has a passion for motivational speaking to youth. He believes that we must revitalize our youth if we want to revitalize our country. His dream is to open his own non-profit geared towards working with youth regardless of socioeconomic status.
Davion is happy to welcome his first child Kyson, born in May 2008.
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Alison Jones took over as NCCJ’s Office Manager/Executive Assistant in March 2008. Alison brings with her extensive administrative experience. She has a BS in Political Science and Justice and Policy Studies from Guilford College, and has completed courses in nonprofit management and fundraising at Alamance Community College.
Alison has always been dedicated to equality for all people. After college, Alison had her sights on law school and Constitutional Law until she realized she would much rather be involved in the community on a day-to-day basis. She has received multiple recognitions for her community involvement and work with nonprofits. Her rich volunteer experience includes work with: the Greensboro Jaycees, North Carolina’s Junior Miss scholarship program, Delancy Street and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Alison is a native of Connecticut and currently resides in Gibsonville with her husband and their young son. In her spare time, Alison enjoys sailing, swimming, hiking, camping and going to NASCAR races.
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Tamara Mason serves as an NCCJ Program Coordinator . A native of Virginia, Tamara started her NCCJ career as an intern from Guilford College in September 1999, and came on board as a full-time staff member after her graduation in December 2000. She has always been dedicated to NCCJ’s work and mission, and has chosen to make it her life-long work.
With NCCJ, Tamara's duties include preparing and facilitating programs and trainings, coordinating ANYTOWN and other youth programs, and occasionally serving as the comic relief of the office. Tamara has served as a member of the G-SAFE (Gay and Straight Advocates for Education) Board, the Guilford Green Foundation Board, and the PUP (Piedmont Unity Project), and is a member of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. She lives in High Point with her three cats, Dr. Jekyl, Mr. Hyde and Purrfection, and is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program at UNCG.