Nicole Freeman-Winborne Willis is an experienced behavioral health professional, educator, consultant, and community advocate with extensive experience in substance use disorder treatment, recovery services, prevention, and community-based care. She is the Founder and CEO of Holland Assessment Counseling & Consulting Services, where she provides substance use assessments, counseling, DWI services, DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluations, and other supportive services designed to help individuals navigate recovery, accountability, and positive life change.

Nicole has served individuals and families across behavioral health, social services, healthcare, education, and community settings. Her professional experience includes substance use counseling, care management, social work, training and curriculum development, community health, and work with justice-involved and underserved populations. She also serves as a Lead Instructor at Cape Fear Community College and has extensive experience educating and training professionals in substance use disorders and related behavioral health topics.

Nicole holds degrees in Holistic Health Services and Psychology/Criminal Justice and has pursued advanced graduate education in Christian Counseling. She is credentialed as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC-II), International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Substance Abuse Expert (SAE), and ADETS Instructor.

Her commitment to service extends beyond clinical practice through community advocacy, professional education, reentry initiatives, and collaborative efforts addressing substance use, recovery, behavioral health, and social determinants of health. As a member of the Recovery Communities of North Carolina Board of Directors, Nicole brings a multidisciplinary perspective and a strong commitment to advancing recovery-oriented systems of care, reducing stigma, strengthening community partnerships, and expanding opportunities for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.

Jacquese Hinton is a behavioral health strategist and founder of Hinton Consulting LLC, where she works with behavioral health organizations and nonprofits to strengthen operations, develop programs, improve compliance, and build systems that support sustainable growth. Her experience includes behavioral health administration, strategic planning, workforce development, program development, and organizational leadership. She also is a certified AI Governance and Automation Advisor.

Jacquese also serves as Founder and Director of Strategy for the Virginia Institute for Behavioral Health Advancement, where she supports behavioral health education, workforce development, research, and initiatives focused on improving equity and access to quality care.

Jacquese holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and an Associate degree in Graphic Design. She is also a Qualified Mental Health Professional in Virginia. She is currently in pursuit of a Doctorate in Psychology concentrating in Behavioral Health Leadership.

Jacquese is a woman of faith, a mother and grandmother, and a lifelong learner. She enjoys spending time with family, writing, creating, developing new ideas, and finding ways to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Dr. Paul W. Dyer is a neuroscience educator, crisis and trauma response specialist, human rights advocate, and board member of RCNC. With more than two decades of leadership experience, he has worked across trauma response, holistic health, neurodiversity services, disaster relief, and community advocacy.

A U.S. Army Special Forces veteran with extensive training in emergency medicine and crisis operations, Dr. Dyer has supported survivors of violence, disaster, poverty, and human trafficking. He currently serves as a crisis manager with the Caucus of African American Leaders of Maryland and as U.S. Director of the Federal Association for the Advancement of Visible Minorities. As a nationally recognized speaker and the author of 12 self-help books, he is passionate about helping individuals and communities better understand the connection between the brain, body, emotional trauma, and resilience.

Kadia Warren McMullen is a behavioral health executive, clinical director, and founder of Metis Counseling Group, PLLC. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Certified Clinical Supervisor, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, she brings extensive experience in mental health, substance use treatment, clinical supervision, and organizational leadership.

As a clinical director, Kadia oversees clinical operations, program development, quality assurance, compliance, and workforce development while supporting clinicians at various stages of their careers. Her experience includes supervising mental health and substance use professionals, developing community-based behavioral health initiatives, and strengthening systems that improve access to quality care.

Kadia brings a unique combination of clinical expertise, entrepreneurial leadership, and community engagement to her work. She is particularly passionate about culturally responsive care, mentorship, professional development, mental health advocacy, and creating sustainable resources for underserved communities. As a board member, she offers a thoughtful, solutions-focused perspective grounded in both direct service and executive leadership.

Angel Fuller, MSW, LCSW-A, NCCPSS, is a social worker, peer support specialist, and RCNC board member dedicated to advancing mental health, recovery, and community connection. Her work is grounded in lived experience, compassion, and the belief that people are more than the challenges they face.

Angel has experience supporting individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges, trauma, major life transitions, and reentry. She is especially passionate about veteran services, recovery, mental health equity, and helping people recognize their strengths. Her approach centers on meeting people where they are, honoring their stories, and encouraging authenticity, self-determination, accountability, and meaningful change.