The Board.
Glennis Davis, MSN, RN, CPHN, CTIA
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Glennis is a native Charlottean who strives to find ways to serve and make meaningful contributions to the deserving people and beautiful city they she calls home. Glennis knew from an early age that she was called to serve others. With over 17 rewarding years as a Registered Nurse, she has spent over half her nursing career in the public sector serving those in need. She has a passion for all people, namely children, the women who bare them, the men who father them, the families that help raise them, and the individuals that make up the community in which they live. In 2018 she decided to take a huge step towards fulfilling her purpose and she co-founded A Giving Heart Project, Inc. Glennis proudly and diligently serves as Director/Board President of AGHP. Glennis is honored to be a wife to an amazing and supportive husband, mother to two incredibly awesome boys, daughter to the strongest women in the world and the most dedicated & motivational father a one could have. She is also a sister to THE best sister and brother-in-love in the world, and a friend to some of the most inspiring and encouraging individuals you will ever meet.
Glennis is a native Charlottean who strives to find ways to serve and make meaningful contributions to the deserving people and beautiful city they she calls home. Glennis knew from an early age that she was called to serve others. With over 17 rewarding years as a Registered Nurse, she has spent over half her nursing career in the public sector serving those in need. She has a passion for all people, namely children, the women who bare them, the men who father them, the families that help raise them, and the individuals that make up the community in which they live. In 2018 she decided to take a huge step towards fulfilling her purpose and she co-founded A Giving Heart Project, Inc. Glennis proudly and diligently serves as Director/Board President of AGHP. Glennis is honored to be a wife to an amazing and supportive husband, mother to two incredibly awesome boys, daughter to the strongest women in the world and the most dedicated & motivational father a one could have. She is also a sister to THE best sister and brother-in-love in the world, and a friend to some of the most inspiring and encouraging individuals you will ever meet.
kevin Davis
Co-Founder/Board Chair
Kevin has a passion for encouraging people, helping those in need, and serving his community. He is a graduate of Strayer University, with a B.S. in Information Systems and a minor in Network Security. Kevin currently works as a Senior Auditor for a major bank located in Charlotte, NC. He is also a husband & father, and puts God and family first. Kevin has a passion for architecture and is part owner of a newly developed rental and leasing firm, Davis Legacy, LLC, located in the Charlotte Area.
Kevin has a passion for encouraging people, helping those in need, and serving his community. He is a graduate of Strayer University, with a B.S. in Information Systems and a minor in Network Security. Kevin currently works as a Senior Auditor for a major bank located in Charlotte, NC. He is also a husband & father, and puts God and family first. Kevin has a passion for architecture and is part owner of a newly developed rental and leasing firm, Davis Legacy, LLC, located in the Charlotte Area.
Glennia S. Elijah
Founding Board Member/Secretary
Glennia is a family oriented person with a passion to help others in need. She is a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, with a B.A. in Mass Communication. The mother of one was born and raised in the Queen City. She Currently works as a Quality Control Manager for Charlotte Area Transit System. In her youth she had an intense interest in the care of animals which has led her to a minor endeavor in pet boarding. She has always had an interest in the well-being of those in need. In her current career with CATS she assists in resolution for her customers with transit related issues, as well as provide customer service training for CATS operators.
Glennia is a family oriented person with a passion to help others in need. She is a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, with a B.A. in Mass Communication. The mother of one was born and raised in the Queen City. She Currently works as a Quality Control Manager for Charlotte Area Transit System. In her youth she had an intense interest in the care of animals which has led her to a minor endeavor in pet boarding. She has always had an interest in the well-being of those in need. In her current career with CATS she assists in resolution for her customers with transit related issues, as well as provide customer service training for CATS operators.
shani barnes, mba
Board Vice Chair
Shani Barnes is a native of New Haven, Connecticut, but has lived in the Charlotte area since she was a teenager. She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and finished her bachelors degree at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After starting her professional career, Shani obtained a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Strayer University. Currently, she serves as an Associate Director of Human Resources for Collins Aerospace , an RTX company. Shani is also a successful entrepreneur with her travel business, Luxe Travel and Lifestyle.
Shani is a mom of two wonderful daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family & friends, attending live concerts, and traveling the world! As a young adult, Shani served the community, whether it was in school, at church, or with other local nonprofit organizations. She is excited to continue her passion by serving on the board for A Giving Heart Project.
Shani Barnes is a native of New Haven, Connecticut, but has lived in the Charlotte area since she was a teenager. She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and finished her bachelors degree at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After starting her professional career, Shani obtained a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Strayer University. Currently, she serves as an Associate Director of Human Resources for Collins Aerospace , an RTX company. Shani is also a successful entrepreneur with her travel business, Luxe Travel and Lifestyle.
Shani is a mom of two wonderful daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family & friends, attending live concerts, and traveling the world! As a young adult, Shani served the community, whether it was in school, at church, or with other local nonprofit organizations. She is excited to continue her passion by serving on the board for A Giving Heart Project.
tara williams
Board Treasurer
Tara has served in numerous positions that utilized her niche for ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting and auditing standards. As a member of leadership in her current role she provides oversight and direction o financial operations, and manages projects intertwined between corporate and the 16 hospitals, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers, surgery centers and physician practices. With an extensive background in directing and managing procurement, financial reporting, performing collections, providing accurate and timely reporting and perfecting accounting procedures while adhering to the GAAP accounting principles, Tara is the go-to woman for simplifying and streamlining your accounting needs. Tara currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Winston-Salem State University and then acquired her Master of Accounting degree from Liberty University. She is currently a CPA candidate with anticipations of becoming fully certified by 2023. She lives by the adage, “Nothing worth having comes easy.”
Though Tara feels her work has yet to reach its peak, the job she is fondest of is loving and spending time with her husband and three sons. When she is not working or devoting time to her family, she is serving the community, and traveling around the world creating monumental moments.
Tara has served in numerous positions that utilized her niche for ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting and auditing standards. As a member of leadership in her current role she provides oversight and direction o financial operations, and manages projects intertwined between corporate and the 16 hospitals, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers, surgery centers and physician practices. With an extensive background in directing and managing procurement, financial reporting, performing collections, providing accurate and timely reporting and perfecting accounting procedures while adhering to the GAAP accounting principles, Tara is the go-to woman for simplifying and streamlining your accounting needs. Tara currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Winston-Salem State University and then acquired her Master of Accounting degree from Liberty University. She is currently a CPA candidate with anticipations of becoming fully certified by 2023. She lives by the adage, “Nothing worth having comes easy.”
Though Tara feels her work has yet to reach its peak, the job she is fondest of is loving and spending time with her husband and three sons. When she is not working or devoting time to her family, she is serving the community, and traveling around the world creating monumental moments.
Julia Banks, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Board Member
Dr. Julia Banks is a family nurse practitioner working in primary care for Novant Health. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC and then earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. She holds a national certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She has a passion for disease prevention and health promotion, with focus on combating obesity. She is also passionate about mental health and is considering returning to school to obtain her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner post-master’s certification.
Julia has a heart for community outreach and serving individuals who are often overlooked and underserved. She spends a lot of her time with her only child (Kaylee) who is currently finishing her senior year of high school. She also enjoys spending time with her significant other, family and friends, as well as, traveling and crafting. She volunteers with her church food pantry and youth ministry and currently serves as ministry lead over pastoral care.
Dr. Julia Banks is a family nurse practitioner working in primary care for Novant Health. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC and then earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. She holds a national certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She has a passion for disease prevention and health promotion, with focus on combating obesity. She is also passionate about mental health and is considering returning to school to obtain her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner post-master’s certification.
Julia has a heart for community outreach and serving individuals who are often overlooked and underserved. She spends a lot of her time with her only child (Kaylee) who is currently finishing her senior year of high school. She also enjoys spending time with her significant other, family and friends, as well as, traveling and crafting. She volunteers with her church food pantry and youth ministry and currently serves as ministry lead over pastoral care.
Chamekia spencer
Board Member
Leadership.Donna Cochran
Chief Operating Officer The Support.
Kiera Lewis
Program Support |
The Glue.
Committee Chairs
Ebony Dunham, (Interim) Volunteer Committee Shani Barnes, Events Committee Donna Cochran, Communications Committee Kevin Davis, Finance Committee Glennis Davis, (Interim) Fundraising Committee Quemella Holland, Programming Committee |