2022-2023 Junior Guild Officers
Melanie Townsend - President
Melanie Townsend joined the Guild when she moved to Rocky Mount in 2016. She has always devoted most of her free time to community service, which prompted her to obtain her Ph.D. in Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In addition to serving as the President of the Junior Guild of Rocky Mount, she currently serves as a Finance Committee Member and Sustainer for the Junior League of Raleigh, the Co-Chair for the Leadership Institute of the Mid Atlantic Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, a Board Member of IVY, Incorporated, and a member of the National Silhouetttes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Professionally, she teaches business, logistics, and supply chain management for multiple higher education institutions and manages multiple short & long term rental properties. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending tine with friends and family.
Melanie Townsend joined the Guild when she moved to Rocky Mount in 2016. She has always devoted most of her free time to community service, which prompted her to obtain her Ph.D. in Nonprofit Leadership & Management. In addition to serving as the President of the Junior Guild of Rocky Mount, she currently serves as a Finance Committee Member and Sustainer for the Junior League of Raleigh, the Co-Chair for the Leadership Institute of the Mid Atlantic Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, a Board Member of IVY, Incorporated, and a member of the National Silhouetttes of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Professionally, she teaches business, logistics, and supply chain management for multiple higher education institutions and manages multiple short & long term rental properties. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending tine with friends and family.
Ashley Newman - Vice President
Ashley L. Newman has been an active member of the Junior Guild since 2020. She is passionate about giving back to her community and developing the potential of women civic leaders. Ashley is the Culture and Engagement manager at Bridgestone Americas Wilson plant. She earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina- Aiken and a MBA in Project Management from East Carolina University. In her free time, you can find her traveling the world or brunching with her friends around the area.
Ashley L. Newman has been an active member of the Junior Guild since 2020. She is passionate about giving back to her community and developing the potential of women civic leaders. Ashley is the Culture and Engagement manager at Bridgestone Americas Wilson plant. She earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina- Aiken and a MBA in Project Management from East Carolina University. In her free time, you can find her traveling the world or brunching with her friends around the area.
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Sherri Bryant - Recording Secretary
Sherri Bryant joined Junior Guild in 2020, previously serving as the Communications Committee Chair. Sherri has been working in healthcare for over 11 years and serves as the Chief Health Operations Officer at OIC, Rocky Mount where she is responsible for the healthcare division of OIC. Sherri is also a Adjunct Professor in Healthcare Administration at North Carolina Wesleyan University. Sherri loves her family and giving to the community. |
Crystal Belfield - Corresponding Secretary
Crystal Belfield is a first year active member of the Guild. She was born in Edenton, NC. She is a graduate of Elizabeth City State University, and a member of Mount Zion First Baptist Church. She also belongs to several civic organizations. By day, Crystal is a second grade teacher with Edgecombe County Public Schools.
Crystal Belfield is a first year active member of the Guild. She was born in Edenton, NC. She is a graduate of Elizabeth City State University, and a member of Mount Zion First Baptist Church. She also belongs to several civic organizations. By day, Crystal is a second grade teacher with Edgecombe County Public Schools.
Keyana Walston - Treasurer
Keyana Walston grew up in Virginia Beach, VA. Keyana received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from NC Wesleyan College and later received her Masters in Business Administration from Univ. of Phoenix. She has worked in accounting and finance for over 15 years. Keyana is currently employed as a Program Manager-Management Analyst with the City of Rocky Mount. Keyana loves being a mom to an awesome 7-year-old son. Her hobbies include cooking, shopping, and reading. Keyana’s parents are from New Orleans which explains why she lives in NC and is a Saints football fan! Keyana enjoys the summer months (Summer baby) and fall only because she likes to decorate for fall and fall is boot season!
Keyana Walston grew up in Virginia Beach, VA. Keyana received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from NC Wesleyan College and later received her Masters in Business Administration from Univ. of Phoenix. She has worked in accounting and finance for over 15 years. Keyana is currently employed as a Program Manager-Management Analyst with the City of Rocky Mount. Keyana loves being a mom to an awesome 7-year-old son. Her hobbies include cooking, shopping, and reading. Keyana’s parents are from New Orleans which explains why she lives in NC and is a Saints football fan! Keyana enjoys the summer months (Summer baby) and fall only because she likes to decorate for fall and fall is boot season!
Michandy Lee - Parliamentarian
Michandy Lee was born in Nash County and spent some of her childhood in New York before returning to North Carolina. She received a bachelor’s degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master’s degree from University of North Texas. Michandy currently works as a Vocational Evaluator for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. She is a member of several civic organizations. She is also a leader at Word Tabernacle Church, and a die hard Tar Heels and Dallas Cowboys fan.
Michandy Lee was born in Nash County and spent some of her childhood in New York before returning to North Carolina. She received a bachelor’s degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master’s degree from University of North Texas. Michandy currently works as a Vocational Evaluator for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. She is a member of several civic organizations. She is also a leader at Word Tabernacle Church, and a die hard Tar Heels and Dallas Cowboys fan.