Our Board

Nikki Boyd

Member

Nikki Boyd is a Talent Acquisition Lead at Singh Management in Cary. Currently, she works as a lead recruiter for the Southeast region. Nikki has been working in human resources for the last four years and has developed a wealth of knowledge in various aspects of human resources.

Before working in human resources, Nikki worked in college access and in youth development programs. Nikki majored in Human Resources at North Carolina State University.

Ainsley Worrell

Member

Ainsley Worrell is the Health and Wellness Program Director for the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department, where he leads initiatives that promote physical, mental, emotional, and community well-being. With more than 15 years of experience in public health, wellness promotion, and community engagement, Ainsley is passionate about creating inclusive, trauma-informed spaces that help individuals and families thrive. He is a National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), certified personal trainer, QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor, Circle of Security Parenting facilitator, and holds Level I and II Certifications in Trauma and Resilience. Through his work, Ainsley strives to expand equitable access to wellness resources while fostering healthier, safer, and more connected communities.

Kelsey Elggren

Treasurer

Originally from Louisiana, Kelsey has lived in the Raleigh area since childhood and is a proud NC State University alum. She has spent more than a decade as a Certified Public Accountant with Heroux & Company, LLP, and also serves on the finance committee of another local nonprofit.

As a former foster child, Kelsey is honored to serve as Treasurer for The Resiliency Collaborative and to support its work in opening doors to higher education for underserved youth. Outside of work, she enjoys fitness and outdoor activities, as well as traveling.

Dimica Lawrence

Chair

Dimica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Raleigh, NC. She currently practices at Aspire Counseling Group where she sees individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and other emotional disturbances. She values working outside of her office walls; engaging in diverse community settings to meet people where they are and bring awareness to our mental and emotional health. She is an advocate for all people (no one is a stranger) and makes it her responsibility to make mental health treatment more visible and accessible to everyone.

Selina Vazquez

Member

Selina Vazquez is a nonprofit leader with more than 15 years of experience in philanthropy, public policy, and advocacy. She has led fundraising, strategic partnerships, and organizational growth initiatives for organizations advancing higher education, disaster response, and community development.

Selina holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Southern California. She serves on the Raleigh Police Advisory Board and has held leadership roles with organizations focused on green space access, community resilience, socioeconomic justice, and reproductive health.

Sara Webb

Member

ara Webb is a Partner Manager for TruStage Insurance. Her 25-year career has been spent in banking and insurance, working to increase revenue and efficiencies across the industry. Sara majored in Business Management with a concentration in Finance at North Carolina State University.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, fitness, live music and she is on a mission to travel to all 50 states and the seven continents—currently more than halfway there!