Board of Directors

The work of the Alliance for Early Success is governed by an experienced Board of Directors that ensures the organization remains focused and sound.

Carl Ballton

Retired; Former Managing Director and Deputy Group Head of the Corporate Social Responsibility Group, MUFG Union Bank; Former President and Chief Executive Officer, MUFG Union Bank Foundation

Michael Burke

Vice President, Buffett Early Childhood Fund

Mario Cardona

Partner, Nelson Mullins

Carl Hairston

Area Executive Vice President, First Citizens Bank

Patricia Kempthorne

Founder and Executive Director, Twiga Foundation

Michael Laracy (Board Chair)

Retired; Former Director of Policy Reform and Advocacy, Annie E Casey Foundation

C. Lynn McNair (Vice Chair)

President, Windward Fund

Nisha G. Patel

Principal, Powered by Shakti

Helene Stebbins

(Non-Voting)
Executive Director, Alliance for Early Success