People Category: Directors

Jennifer Richardson

Jen Richardson is the Director of Human Resources. With over 20 years’ Human Resource experience, in addition to the pride she has in working with The Center and its people,

Sonya Pierce

Sonya brings more than 20 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate and is responsible for building maintenance and operations at The Center since its doors opened in

James Richards

James is a senior communications and marketing strategist with a passion for nonprofit and justice work. He collaborates across departments to promote Center programs that build empathy, inspire people to

Nicole A. Moore

Nicole leads all educational initiatives at The Center, including K-12, university and lifelong learning. A public historian with more than 10 years of museum experience, her primary focus has been

Brian Parrott

Brian Parrott brings over 18 years of experience in event planning, design, catering, operations, and recruiting. His eye for making unforgettable memories is unmatched. His proven ability to bring the

Lance Wheeler

Educated at Belmont Abbey College (BA) and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (MA), Lance Wheeler is from Jersey City, New Jersey, with a passion for history and exhibitions.

Autumn Duncan

Autumn Duncan is the Director of Marketing at The National Center for Civil and Human rights, where she leads strategy for The Center’s marketing efforts. Her career at The Center

Tim’m West

Tim’m T. West is a pioneering author, poet, educator, and Hip Hop artist who can be best described as a Renaissance man, leveraging a broad and diverse set of skills and

DJ Sims

Darrin “DJ” Sims is a minister, teacher, community organizer, and strategist. He currently serves as Director of the Truth and Transformation Initiative at The Center. In this role, he leads

Philip Polk

Philip Polk, an executive with more than 22 years of marketing leadership experience, serves as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lead for the National Center of Civil and Human Rights. In