Advisory Board
Marianne Cockroft
Associate Professor Emerita
UNC School of Nursing
Dr. Cockroft was a Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at UNC-Chapel Hill until her retirement in 2021. A nursing educator for a range of educational contexts (i.e., University professor, community college instructor, hospital community educator), Dr. Cockroft’s public and community health nursing, disease prevention, and health and safety promotion work has served populations across the lifespan—from infants to senior citizens—and has mostly addressed high risk behaviors, chronic diseases in aging, and self-care.
Jean Davison
Associate Professor
UNC School of Nursing
Dr. Davison, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at UNC Chapel Hill. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of practice experience. Jean does translational research in Advance Practice Nursing and Public Health. Her DNP Project publication is ‘” Hypertension Self-Management Support in Primary Care: A Quality Improvement Study”‘. She is also a co-author in “Primary Care RN” certificate manual and online- modules and in 2021 the NC AHEC “Adult Physical Assessment.” Dr. Davison is co-founder and president of Compassion Med International and has been on various regional and national advisory boards.
Johanne I. Laboy, PhD, MBA
Adjunct Assistant Professor
UNC Chapel Hill
Johanne Laboy is a community engagement professional with 20 years of experience as a marketing and communications practitioner. She has extensive experience working with diverse publics and marginalized populations. Johanne is trained in interdisciplinary fields, including communication, health sciences, and health promotion. Throughout her professional career, she has held positions in strategic marketing, community relations, public relations, and event planning. In addition to her varied skills, Johanne in an experienced social scientist. She has co-authored a number of articles that have been published in peer-reviewed journals.
Ande Curry
Senior Director of Community Services
NeighborUp
Ande Curry is a mission-driven leader with dual credentials in nursing and social work and more than 20 years of experience advancing community health and social service programs. As Senior Director of Community Services at NeighborUp (merger of Dorcas Ministries and Western Wake Crisis Ministry), she leads teams delivering housing stabilization, food security, and financial assistance initiatives that promote equitable access to resources and strengthen community well-being. Known for her strategic vision and commitment to dignity-centered care, Andrea brings a background in clinical nursing, social work, and nonprofit program development to her current leadership role.
Inés Freile
Program Coordinator
Taylor Family YMCA
Inés Freile is an experienced resource administrator and has coordinated a variety of programs including pastoral care activities, community-based initiatives, language development interventions, and crisis management. Currently, she is a Community Support Specialist at the Taylor YMCA, where she serves as point of contact between program participants and community resources. She believes that education is the key to more empowered, productive and stable families.
Monica Music
Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations
UNC School of Nursing
Monica Music began her fundraising career at Harvard, developing expertise in major gifts, donor relations, and institutional stewardship. Before joining the Carolina Nursing Advancement team, she served as a Principal Gifts Coordinator at the Harvard Kennedy School and previously worked in major gifts for Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Monica holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Louisiana State University and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Rice University. She remains an active classical musician in the Triangle and lives in Durham with her husband.
Twanda Smith
Executive Assistant
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Twanda Smith, a New Orleans native, retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service. She is the Executive Assistant to the State Conservationist at the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service agency in Raleigh. Twanda holds degrees in Human Resource Management and Business Administration. She actively supports youth and disability programs and previously volunteered with Goldsboro Meals on Wheels. A graduate of the Mobile Health Clinic’s 2024 Looking Up program, she now promotes a healthy lifestyle to her three children and finds peace at the beach.