RALEIGH — Governor Josh Stein has announced a new round of appointments to state boards and commissions, placing North Carolinians from a wide range of backgrounds into roles that influence policy, oversight, and statewide program development.

The appointments span public health, education, cultural preservation, professional licensing, and community engagement. All appointees will serve terms as designated by statute or executive authority.

Below is the complete list of appointments released Friday.

Cherokee Preservation Foundation Board of Directors

• Myra Cloer of Swain County — At‑large member

Historic Bath Commission

• Maree Richards Benson of Beaufort County — At‑large member
• Ellen Kinsinger of Beaufort County — At‑large member

Martin Luther King Jr. Commission

• Rabbi Dr. Judith Schindler of Mecklenburg County — At‑large member
• Patricia Levitin of Guilford County — At‑large member
• Walter Ferguson of Lee County — At‑large member

Microelectronics Center of North Carolina

• Shamyla Lando of Wake County — At‑large member

North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

• Dr. Surah Grumet of Wake County — Physician member, nominated in consultation with the NC Medical Society

North Carolina Holocaust Council

• Diana Medoff of Durham County — At‑large member

Golden LEAF Board of Directors

• William R. Webb of Richmond County — Chair of the Rural Infrastructure Authority

Justus‑Warren Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Task Force

• Dr. Joel Schneider of Carteret County — At‑large member

North Carolina Alarm Systems Licensing Board

• Allison Deal Adams of Iredell County — Alarm system licensee

North Carolina Awards Committee

• Margaret Abrams of Wake County — At‑large member

North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy

• Tawanda Lashone Carpenter of Forsyth County — Licensed massage therapist
• Maj. Gen. Michael R. Taheri of Wake County — Public member

Governor Stein’s Statement

Governor Stein said the appointees “bring experience, dedication, and a commitment to public service,” noting that the state relies on volunteers and professionals to guide policy and strengthen communities across North Carolina.

The boards and commissions will meet throughout the year to advise state agencies, oversee regulatory functions, and support statewide initiatives in their respective fields.

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