Katina Little is married to Lieutenant Dwayne R. Little of the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and is a loving mother of three remarkable boys! She is a proud graduate of the illustrious Hampton University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2002 and then went on to Duke University School of Nursing, where she earned her Masters in Nursing in 2009.

With over two decades of experience in Pediatric Medicine, Katina has dedicated her career to making a difference in the lives of children and families. Throughout her career, she has worked at federally qualified health centers and prominent hospital facilities such as Duke Medical Center, Atrium Baptist Health, and Novant. It is here that she gained invaluable insights into the gaps present within the healthcare system. Her appointment to key leadership roles within these clinical settings further solidified the need for her to remain true to her commitment of ensuring that families across the community receive compassion, education and empowerment, irrespective of their socio-economic status or geographical location.

Her purpose and God given assignment lead to the innovation of Purposeful Pediatrics!

Katina reinvigorated “House Calls” due to a sincere, heartfelt commitment of providing equitable, high-quality, personalized and compassionate healthcare options to all the families in the Triad and surrounding areas. As the pioneer of the first pediatric nurse practitioner-owned and operated practice in the Triad that is dedicated solely to house calls, she exemplifies the empowerment and courage that she desires to equip others with. Her decision to step out stands as a beacon of her unwavering faith and genuine passion for innovating a positive change in how healthcare can be delivered.

Katina is also active in her community through partnering and serving with various nonprofit organizations. She is a dedicated leader in her church, serves on the board of H.O.P.E of Winston Salem, and she is also a member of the Parental Advisory Board for the WSFCS and the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club Advisory Board. Her participation in Leadership Winston Salem Flagship Class of 2023 reflects her continuous dedication to grow as a leader and an individual to ensure she will be an influential, unapologetic changemaker in the spaces she occupies.

Tahja is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina and spent her high school years in Lawton, Oklahoma. She received her undergraduate degree in Mass Communications from Bennett College and her MPA in Nonprofit Management from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is also DEI certified. Tahja is the Director of Alumnae Engagement for Salem Academy where she enjoys connecting with alums and students to hear about their experiences at the Academy. She is passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Tahja believes change must start within each individual person. “We have to move beyond our comfort zone and make meaningful connections with people that do not necessarily reflect how and where we grew up. This will not only begin to change each person, but it can change our communities.”

Tahja is active in the Winston-Salem community. She serves on the Winston-Salem Foundation Women’s Fund Events Committee, YWCA Women of Vision Committee, and is a board member for Horizons Residential Care Center. She enjoys reading, movie night with her husband, and being a dance mom for her daughter.

Camille Davenport is a Regional HR Business Partner for CompassOne Healthcare where she has worked as an HR leader for 16 years. In her current role, she provides strategic HR support for 6 Regional Vice President and 7500 associates covering 18 states. With over 20 years of Human Resource experience and a passion for leader development, Camille has become a valuable resource both within CompassOne and within the community for providing strategic HR advice and guidance, leader training and mentoring support for young HR leaders.

Camille is passionate about ensuring that girls of all ages come to know who they are and that they discover the beauty and power that they possess. Camille resides in Clemmons with her husband Michael; they are parents to three adult children and two school-aged children, and they recently welcomed their first grandchild.

Vanessa Miller serves as the dedicated Community Outreach Manager for Goodwill, with extensive experience coordinating volunteer programs and managing community spaces to foster engagement and collaboration. With a strong passion for building relationships and creating inclusive environments, Vanessa specializes in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers, ensuring they are equipped and motivated to make a meaningful impact.

In addition to volunteer management, Vanessa oversees the efficient scheduling and utilization of meeting rooms, ensuring that community groups and organizations have the resources and spaces they need for successful events and activities. Vanessa’s exceptional organizational skills and commitment to service make her a reliable and resourceful leader in community outreach.

Driven by a mission to strengthen community ties, Vanessa continually seeks opportunities to connect people, provide resources, and inspire positive change.

Masonne Sawyer is an accomplished holistic student support services professional with extensive Community College experience and currently serves in the role of Vice President of College & Career Readiness & Holistic Success Services at Forsyth Technical Community College. Highlights include developing and implementing programs that directly relate to improving student success, persistence, and retention. Effective communicator with excellent planning and organizational skills and the ability to collaborate across departments/divisions and establish realistic goals and attain results. She is an alum of Forsyth Tech where she completed her college transfer degree and went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Gardner-Webb University followed by a Master of Science in Psychology from Capella University.

She serves on the Board of Directors for Experiment in Self-Reliance and The Trinity Center in Winston-Salem, NC, Chair of Education Day Committee for Leadership Winston-Salem as well as the Board of Directors for the NC American Council on Education Women’s Network. She is the recipient of several awards including Staff Person of the Year, the Forsyth Tech President’s Award and was recently inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Hall of Honor.

In addition to her role at the college, Masonne is a devoted wife and mother to her husband of twenty-five years, Kevan and son, Kieran, and daughter Sydne. Along with her dedication to her family, Masonne is committed to her work at her church and in mentoring and coaching young women to be strong, bold, and courageous leaders.

Tasmin is a Bangladeshi-American visionary leader who believes in designing her life with intention and inspiring others to do the same. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from UNC at Chapel Hill and an MBA from UNCG. As the Director of Procurement at BrandSafway, a global leader in the construction industry, Tasmin leverages her expertise in supply chain management, transformational strategies, and supplier negotiations. She excels at leading diverse global teams, identifying opportunities in challenging times, and integrating manufacturing spend to drive organizational success.

Winston-Salem is more than her home away from home—it’s her canvas for community engagement and meaningful connections. She has been recognized with the 2020 Triad Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award and Greater Winston-Salem’s 2023 Leadership Award for her professional achievements and civic contributions. In 2023, she served as Co-Chair of the Community Partner Committee of the Winston Under 40 Advisory Board for the Chamber of Commerce, supporting SECU Family House.
Passionate about mentoring, Tasmin finds joy in empowering young individuals to grow into their most confident selves. She also loves traveling the world with her husband Cameron, exploring new cultures, and keeping life colorful through her passions for literature, music, and cooking for family and friends.