Dr. Tamika Anderson Thrasher
Dr. Tamika Thrasher is a native of Lexington, NC. She graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She also earned a Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Chatham University. Tamika has been a registered nurse for 25 years. After many years in clinical practice, she transitioned into post-secondary education as a nursing professor teaching undergraduate nursing courses and serving in various leadership roles. Tamika is currently the Associate Director of the RN-BSN program at Galen College of Nursing. Tamika is married with two bonus sons.
Zavier Covington
Zavier Covington is a native of Rockingham, NC and currently resides in Charlotte, NC. With a professional foundation in Finance and Human Resources, Zavier is currently employed in Employee Relations at Bank of America. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), and Master of Science in Leadership (MSL). Previously, he worked at North Carolina A&T State University, where he served in roles involving employee consultation, training and development, and diversity.
Apostle Evelyn Graves-Curtis
Apostle Evelyn Graves-Curtis is the visionary behind The Kingdom Covenant Network Fellowship International, Evelyn Graves-Curtis Ministries, and The Kingdom Institute. In 2010, she was ordained as an Apostle and has since dedicated herself to training and empowering leaders for the Kingdom of God. Prior to this, she spent 12 years as the pastor and founder of Life Changing Church International. She works closely with Alamance Community College as an adjunct instructor and is a collaborator with training and development programs.
Apostle Graves-Curtis is also the founder and host of The Kingdom News Broadcast on Facebook Live and the Diamond Event, an annual women’s conference. Beyond her ministry work, she serves as the Executive Director of The Healing Station, a nonprofit organization that supports families in need.
Active in her community, Apostle Graves-Curtis is a member of several boards in Alamance County, including the Graham Housing Authority Board of Directors, Project Safe Neighborhood of Alamance County, and serves as a spiritual advisor for Steel Magnolias of Alamance County. She was recognized as one of Alamance County’s exceptional women in 2018 by the African American Cultural Arts & History Center.
Additionally, Apostle Graves-Curtis is the founder of “Corey’s Kids,” a program that provides support to children during the Christmas season in honor of her late son, Cory.
Apostle Hilda Stephens-Antoine
Apostle Hilda Stephens-Antoine is the esteemed Founder and Leader of Uplift Outreach Ministries International, Inc. With a rich history in ministry spanning over forty years, Hilda has dedicated twenty-two years to pastoral service. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a diploma in Creative Writing from Ashworth University. She has certifications in Fashion Merchandising, Christian Counseling, and Marriage from Words of Truth Church in Chester, Pennsylvania.
For a decade, Hilda spearheaded the Women Fellowship Collation Ministries across Delaware to New Jersey, organizing women’s conferences, revivals, and youth programs. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Compassionate Family Resource Center and is the host of the online TV show “Keeping You Lifted.” An accomplished author, she has penned works such as “Secret,” “The Secrets We Keep,” and the book series “God, Is This My Man.” Apostle Hilda is happily married to Anthony Antoine and is a proud mother to one daughter, a son-in-law, and three grandchildren.
Ebony Washington
Ebony Washington embarked on her Information Technology career at IBM as a Z/OS system programmer, where she assisted numerous companies and government bodies with their software requirements. Engaging in system launches and disaster recoveries, she transitioned into project management, specializing in electronic data interchange to establish connectivity between small physician practices and Lapcorp for transmitting orders and receiving patient results. In her preceding role as an internet services project manager, she provided consultancy services to various global startups, aiding them in marketing, establishing an online presence, and facilitating consumer transactions. Ebony now works as an IT consultant for small businesses while pursuing her passion for teaching high school students with special needs and disabilities. By blending her IT expertise with teaching skills, she helps students achieve their academic potential through innovative lessons and curriculum design.
Ebony obtained her first degree in Computer Information Technology from the State University Of New York Morrisville in 2002 and her second degree in Computing and Information Technology from Guilford College in 2011. She recently completed a teacher certification program at East Carolina University. Ebony has two beautiful twin girls.
Pastor Yvette Lowe
Pastor Yvette’s distinguished background and exceptional achievements make her ideal for serving on the Board of Advisors for Impact Christian college and Leadership Institute. Hailing from the rural town of Farmville, North Carolina, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, and a Master’s Degree in Theology from Jacksonville Theological Seminary, which she earned in May 2010.
Pastor Yvette’s commitment to service is exemplified by her tenure in the Armed Forces, where she earned service medals during Desert Storm. Her calling as an Evangelist was ordained in December 2010, leading her to establish God’s Eye Ministry in Greensboro, NC in August 2012, before subsequently relocating to Burlington, NC. Furthermore, she is the esteemed Founder/CEO of Yvette Lowe Ministries and HELP Care Center, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting families.
In her personal life, Pastor Yvette is married to Maurice Lowe, a devoted Elder and co-pastor alongside her, and they are blessed with two beloved children. Her ministry is a testament to her profound love for both humanity and God, with each impactful message she delivers aimed at positively influencing the lives of those she reaches.