Meet the Team
Co-Founder/Finance Officer
Fundraising/Events Co-Chair
Jameesha Harris
Jameesha Harris, originally from Albany, New York, has been a dedicated resident of New Bern, NC, for the past decade. As a community leader and owner of Harris Realty & More LLC, she is committed to fostering positive change. She has served as Assistant Treasurer for the NAACP, a founding member of the Board of Advisors for the African American Heritage & Cultural Center of New Bern, and a Commissioner on the NC Human Relations Board for six years, appointed by Governor Roy Cooper.
Jameesha holds a Bachelor of Science from East Carolina University and recently graduated with honors with an MBA from Winston-Salem State University. From 2018 to 2022, she served as an Alderwoman in New Bern, demonstrating her dedication to local governance and community improvement.
Co-Founder
Marketing/Communication Co-Chair
Reginald Barrett
Reginald Barrett, a NCCU alumnus with a background in Political Science and public policy, is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities. As a 4th and 5th grade special education teacher at PCS, he inspires young minds with values of empathy and resilience. Beyond the classroom, Reginald actively advocates for civil rights and social justice, serving as the 1st Vice President of the Pitt County NAACP and on the State Executive Board of the North Carolina NAACP. He also leads initiatives with NC CIVIL, 100 Black Men of ENC, and the Young Urban Professionals of ENC. As the Founder and CEO of The Black Cultural Hub, he fosters unity and celebrates Black heritage, embodying service and leadership in his community work.
Co-Founder/President
Marketing/Communication Co-Chair
Talina Massey
Talina Massey is an accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in administration, marketing, operations, diversity, and advocacy. She has held leadership positions in companies from startups to large corporations like Yahoo Inc., specializing in business procedures, sales, and project management. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Talina has extensive leadership and technical expertise. She leverages her corporate knowledge to support entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and youth. Recognized for her community activism, she has received several awards, including the NAACP Activist of the Year. Talina is actively involved in various community organizations in New Bern and is pursuing a degree in Community Services at Elizabeth City State University.
Secretary
Marketing/Communication Co-Chair
Raymona Green
Raymona Green, a resident of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is a dedicated Special Educator for the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County School System. Born in New Bern and raised in Oriental, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from Elizabeth City State University and a Master's degree in Special Education from Ashford University. With eight years of teaching experience, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role.
Outside the classroom, Raymona is an advisor for Table 33, a former advisor for the I AM THAT GIRL chapter in Duplin County, an AmeriCorps alumna, and a member of the Council for Exceptional Children.
In her personal life, Raymona enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, reading, and being a devoted mother to her daughter, Priscilla. Her dedication to education and community involvement makes her an exemplary leader.