The Literacy Council of Buncombe County is pleased to announce the selection of their new Executive Director, Cindy Threlkeld. Cindy moved to Western North Carolina in 2011 to become the Executive Director of MANNA FoodBank and served in that capacity for five years. During that period, food distribution increased by 60% and the facilities were expanded through a $2 million capital campaign to increase the focus on healthy foods.
Cindy’s career has included overseas positions with the Peace Corps and international development organizations in six countries around the world, including Guatemala, Ecuador, Zambia, and The Philippines.
“My work in WNC has been a stark reminder of the extent of poverty and inequality in our own community. Literacy is critical to break the cycle and open opportunities for education, employment, and healthy families. It is basic for those of us fortunate enough to take it for granted, and essential to those who struggle to attain it. I am excited to work with the Literacy Council of Buncombe County to create a community in which literacy is achievable for all.”
Threlkeld’s first official event will be at the Literacy Council’s upcoming Authors for Literacy Dinner & Silent Auction featuring Daniel Wallace on October 25 at the Crowne Plaza Resort Expo Center. Ticket information is available here.
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