
Our Board

Luisa Simpson
Executive Director
Luisa became Seeds of Hope's Executive Director in January, 2026. She and husband, Brian, have lived and worked in Wilson for many years. They have three children that work and attend public school in Wilson. Luisa is also a Deadheader with the Wilson Rose Garden since 2023.

Justin Ingram
Board Chair

Ralph Durham
Vice Chair

Rev. Patrick Murphy
Ex-Officio Board Member
Pastor, Winstead United Methodist Church

John Sallenger
Secretary

Priscilla Morello
Treasurer

Annette Faison
Board Member

Joyce Wolfe
Board Member

Jim Howard
Board Member

Kenyatta Dixon
Board Member

Jocelyn Drawhorn
Board Member

Mary Ellen Bass
Board Member

Nicole Boyce
Board Member

Valarie Wilson
Board Member

Lorena Bravo
Ex-Officio Board Member/ Promotora & Garden Manager
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Claudia Juarez Reyes
Ex-Officio Board Member/ Promotora & Garden Manager

Jake Willson
Ex-Officio Board Member &
Master Gardener