Meet Our Team
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Blake Hart
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EMAILBlake, is a native of Western North Carolina. He is responsible for ensuring that HCM fulfills its vision and that our work aligns with our goals and objectives. Blake holds Bachelor Degrees in Religious Studies and Spanish, a Masters Degree in Divinity, and a Doctorate of Intercultural Studies. He joined our team in 2021.
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Josh Fleenor
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
EMAILJosh grew up in Waynesville, NC and has extensive experience in business, nonprofit and program management, as well as a deep knowledge of computer and IT systems. Josh oversees the strategic implementation of HCM's programs and the faithful use of HCM's infrastructure resources. He joined our team in 2021.
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Theo Ouedraogo
DIRECTOR
HAYWOOD COMMONS
EMAILTheo joined the HCM team in 2022 to help us participate in NC Medicaid's Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program and is now the Director of the Haywood Commons location in downtown Waynesville. With a MSW from the University of South Carolina, Theo has deep experience in providing aid to distressed communities and in helping families thrive.
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John Brejot
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
EMAILJohn joined our team in 2024 as Director of Development. John's role is to ensure HCM's present and future ability to achieve our mission through faithful relationship development and community engagement. John came to HCM from the University of Texas, bringing years of development experience.
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Laura Torres
INTERIM DIRECTOR SMOKY
MOUNTAIN HARVEST HUB
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Board of Directors
Joslyn Schaefer - Grace Church in the Mountains
Danielle Keeter - Mighty Gnome Market Garden
Ben Ross - Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center
Linda Koptak - Retired Office Manager
Kacey Valentine - Haywood Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
William Yates - Waynesville Middle School
Christina Braswell - Outlaw Acres Farm
Tim Burdine - Always Love Gardens
Tom Ward - Retired Doctor
Nate Macon - Martin Marietta