Join the Board of Directors

One of the main strengths of H.E.A.R.T.S. is the incredible team of people who help to carry out its mission.  There are many ways to get involved with this great team! Submit your Board of Directors application today. Once your application is received, the Board Recruitment Committee will review and contact you during our recruitment season.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at board@heartsnc.org. Thank you in advance for your consideration. 

Meet the Board

We’re always looking for passionate and compassionate individuals to help serve our mission on our Board.

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  • Board Chair

    I am a Graduate of UNC Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. Upon graduating, I was able to obtain a job at UNC Chapel Hill to gain my programming and technical experience. Over the years, this gave me over 25 years of experience. As I continued to grow in my field this allowed me to obtain a position as a manager.  I currently manage a team that supports OnBase and ServiceNow at RTI International. I have been able to apply strong analytical and technical skills, along with being an effective communicator to facilitate relationships with my customers, team members and upper management. Outside of work, I am able to dedicate my time to H.E.A.R.T.S. as a Board Member.


  • Treasurer, Finance Committee

    Linda Maultsby retired in May 2022 from Duke University after 30 years of experience in grants management for research in mental health services research.  She holds a B.S. degree awarded from North Carolina State University in 1977.  Linda has three wonderful adult children and lives in Chapel Hill where she enjoys watching Tar Heel basketball, football, and baseball.  She is an active member of the Triangle Classic Movie Club and an avid fan of Bob Dylan.


  • Mother of H.E.A.R.T.S.

    With over 45 years of experience as an educator, Kathy Chapman has provided support to students, their families and adults as a classroom teacher, administrator, private consultant and college instructor. She received her BA in Education from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, MS in Special Education from Marymount University of Virginia and a MEd in School Administration from North Carolina Central University.

    Having worked on the local, regional and federal level of education in New Jersey, Virginia, Washington, DC, North Carolina at North Carolina Central University and in Kentucky at the University of Kentucky, Mrs. Chapman’ bank of information and resources have been valuable tools to share with her community.

    Two adult children, 2 grandchildren and 50 years of marriage, provides Ms. Chapman another bank of knowledge and information that supports why she is not reluctant to learn new ideas and continues to be in the forefront of initiatives that benefit all.


  • Marketing Committee Chair

    Sue Haswell is an experienced healthcare management professional with a strong background in strategy, innovation and product development. With over two decades in the healthcare industry, she has led teams in developing and managing provider networks, driving product innovation, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.  Sue holds a Master of Health Administration and Business Administration from Pfeiffer University.  Sue is passionate about leveraging her expertise to contribute to and advance the mission of H.E.A.R.T.S. 


  • Co-Chair

    Crystal S. Ingram is an attorney at The Right to Education Project. Crystal is a proud alumna of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and North Carolina Central University School of Law. Crystal’s passion for advocating for pregnant and parenting students' rights stems from her experiences as a student and her experiences as a seventh-grade science teacher in Jacksonville, Florida.  In her free time, Crystal enjoys spending time with her family, skating, exploring nature, and trying new vegan recipes. 


  • Marketing Committee

    Kim Johnson has worked for over 20 years in the field of Social Work with a focus on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. As a supervisor in Care Management, she continues her dedication, passion, and commitment to her local community having also previously served as an advocate, therapist, and clinical assessor. Kim graduated from North Carolina Central University with a BSW and received her master’s degree (MSW) from North Carolina State University. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist serving primarily the indigent and underinsured populations. Kim enjoys traveling, board games, jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with her family which includes her spouse, (3) children, and her German Shepard fur baby.


  • Secretary, Recruitment Committee

    Shaneka currently serves as a Client Success Manager at Relias and resides in Raleigh, NC with her son.  She’s a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina - Wilmington with a Master's in Education. She received her Bachelor's degree in Women Studies from Hollins University. Shaneka is an advocate for healthy communities and healthy families for over a decade.