Meet the Team

Many Faces, Many Voices, One Goal... Leading With Heart!

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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 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 bear 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 one could have. She is also a sister to the best sister and brother-in-law in the world and a friend to some of the most inspiring and encouraging individuals you will ever meet.

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 bachelor's degree at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After starting her professional career, Shani obtained a Master of 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.

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.

Glennia S. Elijah
Founding Board Member/Secretary

Glennia is a family-oriented person with a passion for helping 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, she was born and raised in the Queen City. She currently works as a quality control manager for the Charlotte Area Transit System. In her youth, she had an intense interest in the care of animals, which led her to a minor endeavor in pet boarding. She has always cared about the well-being of those in need. In her current career with CATS, she assists in resolving transit-related issues for her customers and provides customer service training for CATS operators.

Courtney Anika
Board Treasurer

Courtney Anika (she/they) is an experienced justice-centered leader who diligently works to create equitable solutions for those most impacted by oppressive systems and/or living on the margins of society. Part of her trajectory and the tools she utilizes in their work come from receiving an Associate of Arts degree in Communication Studies, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Youth Ministry, and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership.

In addition to currently serving as the Co-Executive Director of Soul 2 Soul Sisters, an organization committed to actualizing Black healing and liberation, Courtney has served as an Executive Director at Roots of Justice, an anti-racism training organization dedicated to developing organizational system change and has supported countless other churches, nonprofits, and higher education institutions within various roles for 10+ years. Courtney Anika utilizes her strengths to uplift experiences, shines truth into the injustices faced within white supremacist systems, and provides tools to dismantle those systems and build toward a communal, restorative, and liberating world.

Chamekia Spencer
Board Member

Chamekia holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Chamekia has a diverse professional background, including seven years in logistics and ocean freight shipping. Since joining the banking industry, she has held various roles in technology, change management and business resiliency.

Chamekia has a strong desire to minister to the community through service. Recognizing that her first ministry is at home; she is a devoted wife and a mother of four amazing children. She has served alongside numerous organizations with the intent to make life better for others. She has a heart to serve and a passion to help.

Sterling Scott
Board Member

Sterling is a proud Charlottean. He was raised in Charlotte and grew up in the university area. While he enjoys serving on the board, his favorite job is being a dad to his teenage son. He spends his days working in product strategy at a digital consulting company and marketing strategy at a fintech marketing agency. Outside of being a dad, working, and boardservice, Sterling is a dog parent, frequent traveler, painter, astrophotographer, supporter of local arts, and lover of all things space.

Josh Hamrick
Board Member

Josh Hamrick is a seasoned professional with more than twenty years of experience in the material handling industry, currently serving as Director of Customer Engagement at Advanced Equipment Company in Charlotte. His expertise spans sales, operations, customer service, and digital marketing, and he is known for building strong relationships that help organizations grow and thrive.

In addition to his professional background, Josh has over twenty years of church ministry experience, which, together with his Master of Divinity, has shaped his values-driven approach to leadership and service. Serving on the board of A Giving Heart Project allows him to combine his faith-formed compassion with practical skills in communication and strategy to make a difference in Charlotte’s communities.

Originally from Shelby and now a proud Charlotte resident, Josh brings both local roots and a forward-thinking perspective to A Giving Heart Project. He is honored to support the organization’s mission and believes strongly in the power of compassionate, hands-on service.