Oct 22, 2025 | Celebrating Women
Kristen Sutherland does not just see problems; she sees patterns, systems, and possibilities. As the Housing Program Manager at United Way of Alamance County, Kristen brings a unique blend of academic insight, lived experience, and deep compassion to one of the most...
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,...
