Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

Dress for Success Triangle, a local agent of change, provides professional and personal support to unemployed and underemployed women, especially in communities where women are most vulnerable. We believe that when we strive to empower women, we positively impact their families and communities. 

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. We endeavor to create a safe environment where every woman can access our resources and services. She is seen, heard, and respected. We welcome and serve all women regardless of age, ethnicity, race, nationality, socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, differing abilities, and military status. 

We commit to learn, evolve, and implement policies and programs aligned with our values. We will recruit a diverse team and board of directors; educate staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners on DEIA best practices; collaborate with like-minded organizations; and continue to speak up about issues impacting the communities we serve. We renew our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility daily.

Dress for Success Triangle Staff

Muffy Grant, Executive Director

Megan Risley, Client Success Director

Karla Davis, Finance and Operations Manager

Laurin Norwood, Volunteer Coordinator and Sales Manager

Joylyn Day, Senior Program Operations Manager

En’Janet Joseph, Senior Outreach Manager

Laura Klauke, Development Associate

Pamela Cola, Client Engagement Coordinator

Maria Jose Paez, Client Services Coordinator

Nettie Pinell, Regional Operations Manager (Wilson and Mobile)

ChaVon Shade, Marketing and Events

Board of Directors

Kimarie Ankenbrand - JLL

Stephanie Bass - Wells Fargo Advisors

Patty Carter - Community Leader

Melissa Chappell - NC GSK Foundation

Robin Costello - TCB Capital Advisors and Casimir Jones

Ginny Hager - Highwoods Properties

Adam Hartzell - Southlight Healthcare

Windy Kohl - Community Leader

Gina Loften - Community Leader

Lisa Long Jackson - Pinnacle Financial Partners

Kurt Merriweather - The Diversity Movement

Margaret Millett - Seamless Horizons, Inc

Meg Ostrom - A|O Strategic Consulting

Tarkisha Poole - Coastal Credit Union

Donna Rhode - Vaco

Linda Sanders - Transition360 Partners, LLC

Beth Searcy - Barton College

Pat Nathan - Dress for Success Triangle Founder

Volunteer-Powered

More than 90 percent of the services Dress for Success Triangle delivers are provided by our dedicated team of more than 500 volunteers who sort and inventory our donated clothing and accessories, provide image and career coaching, assist with resumes, conduct mock interviews, and help facilitate or deliver our training and networking programs.

Our HerStory: Founder Pat Nathan

Pat Nathan, an executive with Dell Corporation, was working on an expatriate assignment in Europe when she first encountered Dress for Success. But it wasn’t until she retired a few years later and returned to her native North Carolina that she got the idea to put the organization’s mission to work in her own backyard. Ms. Nathan founded Dress for Success Triangle in 2008, and thanks to her vision and effective engagement of leading women across the region, the affiliate has become one of the strongest and fastest-growing in the country.

Our Sponsors