Growing up in Durham NC, Renita dreamed of becoming a Broadway star. Her off-Broadway career path took her instead to education, where she spent many years as an educator in K-12 and university settings, a principal, and a manager of several educational programs. She joined NC Child’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) as a volunteer in 2019. She joined the staff as PAC Manager in 2021. Now her role is to coordinate and support a group of 18 parents from across the state whose children rely on Medicaid for their health care. Her goal is to ensure that the true experts on Medicaid and NC Health Choice have a say in how these critical programs work for North Carolina’s children.
Renita has a BA in English from Elon University, as well as an MEd in Education Administration from Grand Canyon University, and PhD in Leadership in Education Administration from Capella University.
Renita is a mother of four who loves to sing, dance, perform, and read. She lives with her family in Alamance County.
Renita’s favorite thing about working at NC Child: “The authenticity and family feel from the staff.”
Joined the NC Child Staff: 2021
Pets: None currently