NCCJ Staff
Susan Feit
Executive Director
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 Master’s 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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Amanda M. Osborne, MPA, CFRE
Director of Development and Communications
Amanda Osborne joins the NCCJ team, bringing a wealth of fundraising expertise, communications experience and a tremendous passion for the mission of NCCJ.
Amanda has a long history of commitment to the Triad nonprofit community. Most recently, Amanda served as Director of Development for Victory Junction where she directed major gift initiatives, corporate and foundation relations, special events, donor stewardship and the annual fund. Prior to her tenure at Victory Junction, Amanda was Director of Development and Public Relations for Fellowship Hall, where she increased annual giving by more than 200 percent and secured the two largest grants in the organization’s 40-year history. Amanda has also held the position of Senior Vice President for Fund Development at the Girl Scouts, Tarheel Triad Council. During her time at the Girl Scouts, the Council successfully completed a $7 million capital campaign to create a new campus including administrative headquarters and program areas. She increased giving by 50 percent and led the nation in online giving through the Girl Scouts’ online donation program. Additionally, she worked as Development Coordinator for Family Service of the Piedmont.
Amanda is Treasurer and Immediate Past President of the North Carolina Triad Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In 2005, Amanda was awarded the chapter’s Professional Fundraiser of the Year honor. She also serves as Vice President for Hartsook Companies, a nationally recognized fundraising consulting firm. Amanda earned a Master’s of Public Affairs from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, as well as a Bachelor of Science from Western Carolina University. Amanda earned the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2006. She resides in Greensboro with her husband, Brian Spain, and their son, Brian, Jr.
Alison Jones
Office Manager
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.
Brandi Nicole Johnson
Program Associate
Brandi Nicole Johnson began her work at NCCJ through an internship while she completed her final year at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). In May 2009, Brandi received a degree in Political Science with minors in Communication Studies and History. Following her graduation, Brandi accepted a permanent position on the NCCJ staff. In addition to her role at NCCJ, Brandi works as a Weekend Manager at SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals and she is a Lifetime Member of Girl Scouts. Brandi's lifelong commitment to service inspired her to pursue different opportunities for civic engagement within the Piedmont Triad Community. Currently, Brandi is a participant in the City of Greensboro's City Academy and in the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce's Other Voices Program.
When she is not working or volunteering in the community, Brandi spends her time going to the movies, writing poetry and traveling around the United States. Brandi loves to mentor youth and plans to go back to school to pursue a Master’s Degree in Counseling.