PEERS Family Development Center

As a native of Onslow County, I have been passionate about working within my community and a community service advocate since 2017. In 2017 I, along with other members, helped reestablish the Jacksonville Jaycees chapter as one of its re-founding members. In this role, I have served as Chapter Secretary for seven years and currently serve as the Chapter President. For the NC State Jaycees, I have served at East Regional Director and currently am the Vice President of Membership. I have also been an active member of Infant of Prague Catholic Church, serving on the Parish Council from 2021-2023 and chairing the council in 2022 and 2023. In 2020, I further contributed as a board trustee for the Boys and Girls Home of NC in Lake Waccamaw and served as President of Onslow County Fair Association in 2023. Together with my siblings, I uphold the tradition of excellence in our family's third-generation automotive business in Jacksonville.

I have been in the PEERS house my entire life. I am excited to be the Volunteer Deputy Director overseeing our Childcare Program, finances, Outreach Programs and so much more. ​

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I am a Notary Public as well as a Child Passenger Safety Technician serving all of Onslow County. I am the only Special Needs Car Seat Tech this side of Durham, NC. 

I am also a wrestling coach for a local non-profit youth wrestling program, Carolina Elite Wrestling Club and the NCWay Girls National Wrestling Head Coach. Coaching over 100 youth athletes in Onslow County. 

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Mandy has lived in Jacksonville for 29 years. She is married and has two children and enjoys going to the beach and curling up with a good book! She has been working with children for five years. She says, "I'm truly passionate about working with children and I look forward to watching your children grow, play, and reach their milestones. It takes a village! And I am very happy to be a part of your village!"

Hi my name is Kele (pronounced Kelly) and I have lived in Jacksonville since I was 10 months old. I enjoy being outside, gardening, caring for my children and many pets. As the infant room teacher, I understand children at this age have a very absorbent mind and so I will demonstrate compassion, courtesy, and grace to help you instill these traits in them as well. I will encourage your child’s inner drive to be independent with freedom of movement and choice but curate an environment where they are safe and feel welcomed and valued as individuals. With 20+ years experience in childcare, I take my role in caring for your child very seriously and will ensure all their needs are met during their time here.

I am born and raised in Long Island New York. I came down to North Carolina 6 years ago to be closer to my grandchildren. I am the proud grandmother to two beautiful, sweet angels. I got involved with PEERS because I believe in the work we do and want to be a part of the change and not just the conversation.