MHC Partners for Children Leadership Council
Roles and Responsibilities
The Leadership Council will meet four times a year and each member will serve a three year term. Members of the Council will be responsible for informing the community about the goals, mission, and services of MHC Partners for Children, acting as advocates and champions for the organization.
Council members will also assist in recruiting and mentoring new members. Additionally, they will help raise awareness of the community needs of children, aged birth to age five, and contribute to the development of strategic and sustainability plans for MHC Partners for Children.
MHC Partners for Children Leadership Council Officers, 2025
Philip Wenkstern, Ex-Officio
United Way of Henry County and Martinsville
Dr. Jan Harrison, Chair
Patrick & Henry Community College
Susan Sabin King, Secretary
Spencer-Penn Centre
Dr. Felicia Preston, Past Chair
Martinsville City Public Schools
Leadership Council Members, 2025
Renita Mayhan
Parent/Community Representative
Shirley Williams
Happy Feet Early Learning Center
Linda Dorr
Community Volunteer, Altrusa Member
Angela Barnes
PCCA Head Start
Whitney Armstrong-Collins
The Armstrong Law Firm
Wyvette Dillard
WIC Coordinator, West Piedmont Health District
Dr. Denise Fultz
Henry County Public Schools
Sheilah Williams
Martinsville City Public Schools
Ron Hairston
Community Volunteer
Dr. Rachel Hodge
Patrick & Henry Community College/Longwood University
Janet Boucher
Blue Ridge Regional Library
Angela Smith
Piedmont Community Services
Tracy Hinchcliff
Grace Network
MHC Partners For Children Staff
Melanie McLarty | Director
Ruth Anne Collins | Childcare Quality Improvement Coordinator
Brenda Jordan | Healthy Beginnings Coordinator & Technical Assistance Specialist
Diane Smith | Family Navigator
Sharon Cobbler | Childcare Business Development Specialist
Erica James | Early Literacy Coordinator
Kim Hairfield | Childcare Back-Office Support Specialist