The Roan is empowered by the support of community leaders from across the region, particularly those who serve on our Steering Committee and Regional Interview Committee. These committee members provide strategic direction, play a vital role in the selection process, and engage with Roan Scholars and Alumni.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT Roan Steering Committee, 2020-2021 Dr. Heather Cook ’04
Dr. Brian Noland
Anne Darden
Clarinda Roe
Stephen Dixon
Dr. Joe Sherlin
Louie Gump, Founder
Melissa Steagall-Jones
Kathy Hall
John D. “Spike” Tickle, II
Mark Kinser
Caroline Ross Williams ’07
Regional Interview Committee, 2020-2021 P.B. Bachman
Brittany Hollingsworth ’05
Dr. Philip Benfield ’06
Dr. Amy Johnson
Steering Committee members Heather Cook ’04, Anne Darden, and Clarinda Roe rotated off the Committee this past summer after years of service to the Roan. All three brought valuable experience, insights, ideas, and energy to the Program, making the Roan even stronger as a result of their involvement. We are exceedingly grateful to these three individuals for their investment in these future leaders and their commitment to the success of the Roan Program.
John Birchette
Jennifer Keller
Jim Bolton
Tammy Latture
Tara Burns
Laura Levine
Claudia Byrd
Allison Lowe ’08
Dr. Daryl Carter
Schell McCall
Gene Cossey
Abraham McIntyre
Heidi Dulebohn
Landon Owen
Mark Eades
Matt Pencarinha ’14
April Eads
Kevin Peters
Gwen Ellis
Kelly Price
Dr. Susan Epps
Lynn Richardson
Joining the Steering Committee as of July 1, 2021 are Keely Goodwin ’07, Jennifer Keller, and Kelly Price. We look forward to working with them – and to all they will bring to the Roan in the coming years.
Dr. Aya Fukuda ’06
Scott Robertson
Scott Galpin
Josh Smith
Emily Goepel
Tracy Solomon
Dr. Allen Gorman
Dr. Subhashini Vashisth
Heath Guinn
Lea Anne Wiles
Leighton Hart
Jeff Williams
Doris Hensley
Cynthia Woodmansee
Dr. McKenzie Highsmith
Anna Zook
Steering Committee Transitions:
Also on July 1, 2021, Mark Kinser assumed the role of Committee Chair from Melissa-Steagall Jones, who expertly led the Steering Committee for the past two years and navigated the many challenges created by the pandemic. Many thanks to both Melissa and Mark - and to all the other Committee members for their exceptional leadership and service.
22 | ROAN ANNUAL REPORT 2020-2021
“THANK YOU all for your continued support in my path as a Roan Scholar and your investment in pushing me and my fellow scholars to new heights.” — Clara Reynolds ’22 Letter to the Steering Committee
