Every student deserves a path to their future.
2026 IMPACT REPORT Serving 10,000 students in 41 Forsyth County Middle and High Schools! Over 17,000 students have graduated from our program since 1993!
I’m so excited to be celebrating 30 years at the helm of the Crosby Scholars Program. I joined the team the first year that Crosby Scholars Program was available in every middle and high school in the county, and we’ve not looked back. Through the years, we’ve had many new ideas, new technology, change in testing and admissions requirements, financial aid revisions, scholarship opportunities and so much more, but Crosby has remained relevant through it all. Seeing alumni bring their students to join Crosby Scholars because the program meant so much to them continues to bring me joy. I am proud to have alumni who are now board members, team members, volunteers and donors.
It is an honor to serve as Board Chair after many years of service to this organization. As I reflect on our 33-year history, I am inspired by how far we have come, how much we have evolved, and the countless lives we have touched along the way. Today, we have the privilege of serving more than 10,000 students each year - a powerful testament to the enduring impact of our mission and the commitment of everyone who has helped build this organization.
I thank our donors, our team members, our board, volunteers, and the many community partners for trusting us to help students pursue their college and career aspirations. I thank our students and parents who invite us to share in their journey from middle school to high school and to college and career. It continues to be a remarkable journey because our work does not lead students to a destination, it opens the door to future possibilities.
I feel a sense of positive energy as we look ahead. Our history gives us a strong foundation, but our greatest opportunities are still in front of us. I am excited about what the future holds and the possibilities before us to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and create meaningful opportunities for more students. This next chapter is ours to shape together, and look forward to all that we will accomplish for the students and communities we serve.
Mona W. Lovett, President & CEO
Chris Fox, Board Chair
2025-2026 Board of Directors Chris Fox, Board Chair Fanatics Israel Suarez, Vice Chair Kilpatrick Kizzy Lea, Treasurer Livingstone College Joyce Carson, Secretary Community Volunteer Natalie Jensen-Noll, Immediate Past Chair Community Volunteer Marquis Barnett Crosby Scholars Alum Chad Brown Womble Bond Dickinson Tamisha Holland Clark Cook Medical Nicole Ducouer Advance Auto Parts Don Geletko Truist Frank Ingram Winston-Salem State University Rachel Johnson Community Volunteer Barbara Maida-Stolle Goodwill Industries of NWNC
Selena McLaughlin Bank of America Teddy Mendoza Gildan Tiffani Otey Kilpatrick Tiffany Parms RAI Services Phillip Petros PricewaterhouseCoopers Donald Phipps WS/FCS Michael Piscetelli Wake Forest University Athletics Tony Romeo Community Volunteer Preston Roseboro myFutureNC Jeremiah Shipp ACUE LaTida Smith The Winston-Salem Foundation Mona W. Lovett, President & CEO Crosby Scholars
Crosby Scholars Staff Mona W. Lovett, President & CEO Edith Carmona-Chavez Breanna Chadwick Liris Clemente-Marin Sara Coello Mary Allen Conforti Julie Cunningham Micah Eustache Jessica Fisher Tamera Gjesdal Jess Hancock Abbygail Harrison Pamela Hicks Bailey Hill Christy Isaksson Ashanti Lovett Barbara Masi Nakia McMillan Marerika Monroe
Angel Moore Angie Murphrey Karleigh N’diaye Shweta Nivsarkar Gabrielle Phifer Jenay Puckett Mattie Reeves Regan Rhymes Mellany Scott Jaylon Simmons Molly Thomas Nancy Trejo Richard Watts Ashly Wilson Cindy Zimmerman
A Special Thank You to all of our Donors! ACRO Development Services PLLC Thomas R. Adams Advance Auto Advocate Health AlarmQuest Allegra Marketing Print Mail Gayle Anderson Kristin Anthony Guy and Marie Arcuri Atlantic Packaging Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Randy Badger L’Tanya J. Bailey DDS MS PLLC Charmon Baker Sandy and Beth Baldwin Susan Baldwin Bank of America Melanie Barbee Marquis Barnett Nicole Barrow Ed Battle Emma Battle Gilbert Becker Frank and Ran Bell Cheryle Belo Stephen R. Berlin Deborah Best Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Tori Boysen Carolyn Breese Felice Brenner Richard Brenner Mark Brodka Nellie Broyhill Deidra Brown Ivey and Candice Brown Malcolm and Patty Brown Andy and Margery Brown, III Chad and Caroline Brown, II John and Mary Louise Burress, III Betsy Burton-Strunk Sara Butner CAF Charities Aid Foundation America Emily Cahill Caldwell Family Fund
Carolina Public Warehouse Kathy Carr Ben and Joyce Carson Carmen Carron Peggy Carter Mark and Gina Caudill Jay and Evan Cavenaugh Lee and Shelby Chaden Jewel Cherry Jamique Chestnut Chick-Fil-A Jennifer Christian Cindy Christopher Hudnall and Claire Christopher, Jr. City of Winston Salem Robert and Deborah Clark Tamisha Clark Liris Clemente-Marin Clinard Concepts & Solutions Sara Coello Kevita Coleman Rashard Collins Comerica Community Rental Car Mary Allen Conforti Mark and Susan Conger Cook Medical Ray & Jackie Cope Scholarship Fund Joan Cotterill Harry Crosby Mary Crosby Nathaniel Crosby Pat and Leah Crowley Saundra Amos Crum Matt Cullinan and Anna Reilly Dianne Dailey Sri Dama Patti Davidson Don Davis Harrison and Kristin Dean Nghia Dinh Farrah Dixon Thomas and Mary Lee Douglas III Michael and Lesa Dowell Dek and Luci Driscoll
Annamarie D’Souza William and Barbara Duck Nicole Ducouer Duke Energy Foundation Greg Ebert Michael Eccles Ecolab Educational Dimensions Unlimited LLC Jacqueliune Edwards Jim and Beth Einstein Eliza’s Helping Hands Frank and Alice Elliott Nancy Elroid Lynne Emken Encore Bank Mike and Linda Ernst Ernst and Young Gerald and Lee Evans Fanatics Lori Farrington Arabelle Fedora First Bank First Horizon Foundation Jessica Fisher Tanya Fisher Don and Robbin Flow Flow Automotive Companies, LLC Flow Lexus McDara and Ragan Folan, III James and Lloyd Ford Forsyth County Forsyth Mags Forsyth Technical Community College Chris Fox Sara Fox Frank L. Blum Construction Company Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant Carrie Fulton Cici Fulton Elizabeth Fulton Paul Fulton Paul “Bo” Fulton, III Patricia Gainey Matthew Gambill Gamma Kappa Boule Foundation Timothy and Deborah Gardner Garner Foods Kathryn Garner Don Geletko David and Linda Gellatly GEMCAP Development LLC Bob and Lisa Gfeller Art and Kathy Gibel Tamera Gjesdal Madlon and Kirk Glenn Family Fund Tony and Vi Golding
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina John W. Googe James and Susan Gordon Grantham Family Fund Zanaya Gray Greater Winston Salem Inc. Susannah Greco Green Foundation, Inc. Natasha Green Greif, Inc. Betty Griffith James Grissom Guilford College Half Past Three Drew and Kelly Hancock Jess Hancock Borden and Ann Hanes, Jr. Frank Hanes James G. Hanes Memorial Fund John and Anna Hanes Foundation Hanesbrands, Inc. Natalie Harding Jim and Kathy Hardison Starlette Harrington Harris Teeter, Inc. Molly Haus Hawks’ Florist Caroline Haynes Jacqueline Haynes Carey Hedgpeth Kerrine Henry Miriam Hernandez Nancy Hernandez Cynthia Hgall David and Shelley Holden William E. Hollan Jr William E. Hollan, III Rodger and Betty Holley Harolyn Holmes Melanie Holton Jim and Ashby Hopkins Lamar Huckabee Jackie Hundt Johnetta Huntley I.L. Long Construction Co., Inc. Frank Ingram Rick and Laurie Jamison Trent and Kate Jernigan Jerry and Marcus Thornton “The Cool Program” Kay Johnson Keela Johnson Mark and Rachel Johnson Christopher Jones Donna Jones Nathan and Monica Jones
Charles and Julie Jordan Ted and Deanna Kaplan Hal and Brenda Kaplan Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust Cynthia Kelley Stan and Liz Kelly Kelly Office Solutions Matt Kendrick Cameron and Sue Kent joel and Alyson Kilby Payton Kilby Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton, LLP Bob and Acra Kluttz Jim and Courtney Kluttz Knollwood Baptist Church Lindsey Koenelis Bebe Krewson Gilmour and Nancy Lake Lambert Architecture + Interiors Landmark Builders, Inc. Kizzy Lea Rosalba Ledezma Debra Liu Mona and Daniel Lovett Magnolia Construction LLC Barbara Maida-Stolle Maple Chase Golf & Country Club Don and Rita Martin Gary and Barbara Masi Carlos Mata Carolyn Matthews Margaret Mauney Maynard Family Foundation, Inc Mark and Kathryn McCarville Walter McDowell Advisory Fund Selena McLauglin Teddy Mendoza Ralph and Patricia Messick Michael Nachman Scholarship Fund John and Lisa Millican J. McLaughlin McMichael Family Foundation McMichael Mills Modern Automotive Network, LLC Felicia Monkshirley Renee Monroe Rob and Angel Moore Modern Toyota Sheldon Moser Becky Morgan Mr. Barbecue Lucy Mullen Barbara Munnett David L Munoz Consulting Everette and Angie Murphrey Steve and Deborah Nachman Joyce Neely New Atlantic Contracting Inc. Danny and Kathy Newcomb Anc and Jenny Newman Krista Newman Zakiyyah Niang
Robert Niblock Noll Family Foundation North Carolina Media Group Novant Health L.B. Olson Advertising Products Tashika O’Neal Tiffani Otey Packaging Corporation of America Charles Palmer Thomas Palmer David and Lynne Park Tiffany Parms Joe and Britt Parrish Paul Cox & Todd PLLC Susan Pearson Randon Pender Jay and Becky Perkinson Kim Perkinson Levette Perkinson Pfefferkorn Foundation Phillip Petros Laura Phillips Piedmont Federal Bank Piedmont Stone Center, PLLC Mike Piscetelli Ed and Nancy Pleasants Jocelyn Plummer Pomegranate Research Consultancy Sarah Potter PwC Helen Pruden Jenay Puckett QFC, Inc. Quality Labels & Packaging Inc. Quality Oil Co. Raymond James Charitable Remedy Medical Properties Bob and Marie Reed Reynolda Rotary Club Reynolds American Foundation Marquesha Rice Richard and Marie Reynolds Foundation Sallie Richie Ridge Care, Inc. Randy and Jeanie Riley Pamela Ripsom Vanessa Rivers Robert W. Lovett Fund Elwood Robinson Michael Robinson and Wynn Tanner Mae Rodney Melissa Rogan Michael and Jill Rogers Tony Romeo Preston Roseboro David and Brenda Ross Rotary Club of Winston-Salem David and Lisa Rowell Salem Benefits Group
Salem Consulting Solutions Ginger Salt Erica Schmidt Schneider Electric Caren Seidle SEMMAX Financial Group Shallow Ford Foundation RY and Eileen Sharpe Foundation Shelco, LLC Dotti and Ed Shelton Family Foundation Taylor and Alston Shipley Jeremiah Shipp Sarah Shoaf Kelly Showfety Hayley Sink Walter and LaTida Smith Smurfit Westrock Mannu Soin Ken and Susan Sommerkamp Sonoco Southeastern Pension Company St. Paul’s Episcopal Chruch Jimmy and Julianna Strickland Israel Suarez Ben Sutton Cindy Sutton Zahra Sweatt Don and Becky Symons Peggy Taylor Tex Tech Engineered Composites The Budd Group The Leon Levine Foundation The Winston-Salem Foundation Mary Thomas Lillie Thorton Jeff and Nella Timmons Truist Foundation Truliant Federal Credit Union John Trulove Elizabeth Truscott Twin City Kiwanis Foundation, Inc. Twin City Warehouses US Autoforce Vannoy Construction
Jim and Missy Vaughan Viibe Village Tavern Vulcan Materials Wake Forest University Athletics Wake Forest University School of Medicine Francia Walker Walter Robbs Architects PA, a Michael Graves Company Jack and Jean Ward Richard Watts, Jr. Phil and Jean Waugh Suzanne Wegmiller Mike Wells Wells Fargo Bank Jason and Amy Wenker Tom and Anne Westbrook David and Krista Wharton Weed Man Lawn Care Janet and Harden Wheeler Heyward Whetsell Whitley-Reavis Insurance John Whitaker, Jr. Glenda Wilkinson Williams Development Group Andrea Wilson Annete Wilson Ashly Wilson John and Marian Wilson William Wilson, III Richard and Ashley Wimmer Winston-Salem State University Foundation Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Vernon and Frankie Winters Amy Witherow Womble Bond Dickinson Nancy Young Yvonne Zarwolo Cindy Zimmerman
Alumni Spotlight Our 17,000 Crosby Scholars alumni are living proof of the lasting power of the Crosby journey. Each began their journey with us sometime between 6th through 10th grade, and today they are making an impact building careers, leading organizations, serving their communities, and making a difference in countless ways. Many have
come full circle, returning to Crosby as staff members, Board members, volunteers, and supporters. Others are carrying the Crosby spirit forward in the communities where they live and work. Their accomplishments—and their commitment to giving back—represent a powerful and growing legacy that reaches far into the future.
Mattie Reeves
Dr. Israel Suarez
. Crosby Scholars Class of 2021 . UNC School of the Arts (2025) . Near Peer Advisor at Crosby
. Crosby Scholars Class of 2013 . Catawba College (2017) . Wake Forest University Graduate
Scholars
School (2022)
. Wake Forest University School of Business (2026)
. Wake Forest University School of Law (2026)
. Attorney at Kilpatrick . Current Crosby Scholars Board Vice Chair As a student, Crosby Scholars gave me the confidence to believe in my academic dreams and see college as something that was truly within reach. Crosby helped my family and I navigate the often overwhelming world of college applications, financial aid, and tuition. Now, as a staff member, I am proud to give that same support to students as they plan for life after high school. Knowing I can help make their journey a little less stressful and remind them that they always have someone in their corner cheering them on makes this work incredibly meaningful to me.
Crosby has had a profound impact on my educational trajectory and has been instrumental to my academic and professional success. As a first-generation college applicant who was not originally college-bound, Crosby gave me the confidence, guidance, and tools to navigate the college admissions process and succeed in higher education. That foundation allowed me to excel in college, pursue graduate school, and ultimately obtain multiple degrees. Crosby truly lives up to its motto, “For College, For Life.” Beyond its academic impact, I have also had the privilege of working for Crosby Rowan after college and serving on Crosby’s Board shortly thereafter. Through this network, I received guidance that helped shape my professional path, and I hope to give back by supporting current and future Crosby scholars.
Jeremiah Shipp, EdD
Harshita Dasari
. Crosby Scholars Class of 2001 . Tennessee State University (2005) . Carolina University (2011) . East Texas A&M University (2017) . Academic Director at ACUE . Current Crosby Scholars Board Member Pictured with son Elijah
Crosby Scholars provided the intellectual capital, financial support, and external motivation that made college not just possible but attainable. As a first-generation college graduate, Crosby Scholars gave me the tools, confidence, and exposure to college culture I needed. I credit my academic journey and career growth to the foundational skills and relationships I developed as a Crosby Scholar. This organization has played a key role in shaping my leadership philosophy and shifting my social mobility.
. Crosby Scholars Class of 2024
. UNC-Chapel Hill (Current Junior)
. Co-founder of R.E.G.R.O.W. Pictured with co-founders of R.E.G.R.O.W. left to right: Ladiana, Ashley, Zuri and Harshita
Being a Crosby Scholar helped me recognize the importance of education, community involvement, and using my opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Those values have shaped my vision for R.E.G.R.O.W. (Restoring Edible Gardens, Reclaiming Our Wellness), a youthled initiative working to establish school gardens and improve access to fresh, culturally relevant produce in underserved communities. The support and opportunities I received as a Crosby Scholar helped me turn this vision into reality and create something that can have a lasting impact beyond our team. I hope donors know that their investment extends far beyond an individual student, it empowers young people to become leaders who give back to their communities and create meaningful change.
Expenses and revenue audited for the !scal year: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Revenue Source 27% 55% 11% 7%
Expenses
Goodwill of Northwest NC $1,931,000
41%
College Access Program
$2,247,000
55%
Foundation Grants
$312,000
6%
Last Dollar Grants & Scholarships
$1,459,000
31%
$1,116,000
27%
$603,000
13%
General & Administrative
$437,000
11%
Crosby Scholars Invitational $339,000
7%
Fundraising
$295,000
7%
Endowment
2%
Total
$4,095,000 100%
31% 41%
Other Individuals & Corporations
7% 13%
6% 2%
Total
$99,000
$4,743,000 100%
CLASS OF 2026 STATS: 890 Graduates . 814 students advancing to 128 Colleges & Universities . 76 students pursuing other post-secondary opportunities 297 First-Generation College Students Over 29,500 Community Service Hours Over 6,523 Advising Meetings
FINANCIAL AID STATS: 74% of Last Dollar Grant recipients are Pell-eligible. Pictured from left to right: Zella Ann Cook (Moorehead-Cain Scholar), Mary Crosby, Lee H. Roberts (Chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill), Briggs Brown (Fulton Carolina Medal Recipient), Paul Fulton
The generosity of our Crosby Scholarship Sponsors helps support our Scholars. A named Crosby Scholarship is a meaningful way to celebrate your commitment to education or honor someone special while helping Scholars continue their post-secondary education. Please consider establishing a Crosby Scholarship in your name, your family’s name, or in honor of someone whose legacy can continue through the success of future Scholars.
83 Scholars received Crosby Named Scholarships in 2026. 995 applications were received in 2026 – that’s an 18% increase in applications from 2025. Over $1,055,000 in scholarships & Last Dollar Grants awarded in 2026. Our Financial Aid Program received the “Financial Aid Champion” distinction from CFNC for the second year in a row.
Crosby Scholarships AAMPED Scholarship Richard Watts Emergent Scholar Award Carolyn “Mimi” Fox Education Scholarship Cultural Awareness Scholarship Dean Smith Integrity Award Don & Rita Martin Education Scholarship Dottie Shelton Memorial Scholarship Friends of Bernardine Rea Scholarship Fulton Carolina Medal Gamma Kappa Scholarship Goodwill Willpower Scholarship Art Gibel Scholarship Goombs Family Scholarship James L. Einstein College Scholarship Jessica Hill Davis Memorial Scholarship
Joe Neely Memorial Scholarship John A. Taylor Achievement Award Joy Nelson Thomas Scholarship Joyce Kohfeldt Determination Award Kathryn Crosby Scholarship for Excellence Kenneth Simington Scholarship Kristie Y. Mingo Memorial Scholarship Les & Evelyn Riley Memorial Scholarship Lola Ann Blasingame Evans Memorial Scholarship Mariam Niang Memorial Scholarship Mary Katherine Dixson Scholarship Michael Nachman Award Mommie J Scholarship
Mona W. Lovett Excellence in Volunteer Leadership Award Mona W. Lovett Outstanding Commitment to Service Award Mona W. Lovett Service and Relationships Award Paul Fulton First Generation Scholarship Reverend Delores P. Wooten Community Volunteer Excellence Award Right Decisions, Right Now Scholarship Sister Scholar Collective Scholarship Wake Forest University & Crosby Scholars Scholarship Wingate University Scholarship for Crosby Scholars