Oct 20, 2025 | Celebrating Women
In Alamance County, few leaders embody the spirit of service, authenticity, and impact quite like Sarah Hardin. As Associate Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs at Alamance Community College (ACC), Sarah leads with clarity, empathy, and a...
Oct 16, 2025 | Celebrating Women
Samantha Loy describes herself as being “in her plant era” and finding joy in growing things, whether it’s businesses, communities, or greenery. She obtained degrees from Alamance Community College in the transfer program and UNC-Greensboro in...
Oct 14, 2025 | Celebrating Women
Dr. Ruth Koester grew up in Rockville, Maryland, and went on to earn her undergraduate degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. She later moved to Raleigh for graduate school at NC State University, where she received her PhD in Genetics. While at NC State,...
Oct 11, 2025 | Celebrating Women
This inspiring leader serves as Vice President of Education Programs at Impact Alamance, where she works to align resources and partnerships that strengthen early childhood readiness, teacher leadership, and parent engagement. A lifelong advocate for children,...
Oct 9, 2025 | Celebrating Women
In Alamance County, Mariam Lopez Rosales is leading with grit, grace, and a deep commitment to service. As the founder of Bellas Homes, a remodeling and painting company built on faith and resilience, Mariam is transforming not just homes—but lives. Building with...
Oct 7, 2025 | Celebrating Women
Kim Black, proudly known as “Miss Kim” to hundreds of families in Alamance County, has been instilling confidence, sparking creativity, and teaching dance to children in the community since she was 16 years old. After teaching at many local schools and studios, she...
