About Us
Mission
To improve and advance the quality of life for Black and Brown Children and Families through education and advocacy.
Vision
NBCDI envisions a society that ensures a successful future for all children.
For more than 50 years, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI), a non-profit organization located in Washington, D.C., has been at the forefront of engaging leaders, policymakers, professionals, and parents around critical and timely issues that directly impact Black children and their families.
In 2005, the BCDI-Charlotte Affiliate was established to utilize volunteers at the grassroots level to implement programs, engage in advocacy and provide services that improve the quality of life for children and families within the Charlotte community. BCDI-Charlotte continues to implement culturally-relevant and research-based programs promoting literacy, health, parent engagement and college-readiness, while advocating for better, stronger and more effective policies for children ages 0-8 at the local, state and federal level.
Team Members
Dr. Devonya Govan-Hunt
Dr. Devonya Govan-Hunt
Dr. Devonya Govan-Hunt
President
Eleanor Toliver
Dr. Devonya Govan-Hunt
Dr. Devonya Govan-Hunt
Board Member & Council of Elders
Iris Hines - Flamer
Dr. Devonya Govan-Hunt
Iris Hines - Flamer
Board Member & Leadership Council
Kenneth Flamer
Kenneth Flamer
Iris Hines - Flamer
Board Member & Leadership Council
Imani Coleman
Kenneth Flamer
Imani Coleman
Board Member & FEP Advisor
Holly Wells
Kenneth Flamer
Imani Coleman
Board Member
LaTanya Blackmon
LaTanya Blackmon
LaTanya Blackmon
Board Member & FEP Trainer
Todd Hetrick
LaTanya Blackmon
LaTanya Blackmon
Board Member & Tech Advisor
Lashay Morgan
LaTanya Blackmon
Octavious Rice
Board Member
Octavious Rice
Karita Pimentel
Octavious Rice
Board Member
Kim Jant
Karita Pimentel
Karita Pimentel
Board Member
Karita Pimentel
Karita Pimentel
Karita Pimentel
Board Member & Literacy Coordinator