Meet Our Staff

Tiffany De'Bellot

Co-Executive Director
She, Her, Hers
Tiffany Flunory-DeBellott is a Co-Executive Director originally from Brooklyn, NY who moved to Asheville NC in 1997. Tiffany has two daughters, Sapphire and Pearl, who are Asheville High School alumni committed to civic engagement and service to the community.
For more than 20 years, Tiffany has shown a passion for education advocacy, social justice, and community organizing. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Ms. DeBellott brings a wealth of knowledge and skills in organizational leadership, healing circle facilitation, policy and procedure improvements, program leadership and design, partnership development, and community engagement.
Tiffany has focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion work, reparations, resource redistribution, facilitating racial equity circles, and igniting grassroots movements. She is an active board member of the YMI Cultural Center, LEAF Global, Cothinkk, and Thrive Avl. In addition to that, Tiffany has been dedicated to civic engagement, currently holding a role on the Asheville/Buncombe Community Reparations Commission and the African American Heritage Commission of Asheville.
“It is my goal to ensure a better future for our children and families, through holding accountable and challenging systems of oppression, racism, and the false narrative of white supremacy”, she says.
In her spare time, Ms. DeBellott enjoys the outdoors and is committed to getting people of color out in nature to hike, camp, and enjoy healthy spaces to decompress.

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Giannina Callejas

Co-Executive Director
She, Her, Hers
Giannina Callejas is a first-generation college graduate, a cisgender woman, and a millennial. She believes in the power of love to answer all questions. Born in Bogota, Colombia, she grew up in the lively streets of Queens, NYC. In 2017, she moved to North Carolina after earning a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with dual minors in Leadership and Women and Gender Studies from SUNY Buffalo State University.
Giannina is an enthusiastic advocate for social change and contributes actively to transformative initiatives. She currently holds positions on the boards of United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, as well as Asheville Latin Americans Achieving Success (ALAS). In 2018, she became the Co-Executive Director for the Center for Participatory Change, where she has thrived in her commitment to fostering a collectively liberated world.
Giannina's pursuit of a life filled with joy and free from despair is evident in her desire to live a blissful existence. Her dream is to contribute to the world's goodness and find her true self through acts of service. Guided by a prophecy to discover the beauty in life, she remains committed to uplifting mankind. Giannina's journey has been marked by the privilege of travel, which has broadened her horizons and deepened her understanding of the interconnectedness of humanity.

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Shuvonda Harper

Outreach & Office Manager
She, Her, Hers
Shuvonda Harper, known to her loved ones as "Mommy" and "Auntie," originally from Asheville, North Carolina, moved to West Palm Beach, Florida over 25 years ago. However, her heart eventually led her back to Asheville, bringing her son Bentley and daughter Trinity with her.
Shuvonda is a passionate advocate for the voiceless, and her primary focus is community engagement. Currently, she serves as the Community Engagement Coordinator and Office Manager at CPC, where she fosters connections within her community.
Shuvonda's commitment to advocacy is deeply ingrained, having previously served as a Residents Council member for the Asheville Housing Authority for over 8 years. She is dedicated to empowering communities through civic participation, as evidenced by her active involvement in Get Out The Vote initiatives. Shuvonda has organized voter registration drives, firmly believing in the transformative power of every individual's vote.
Shuvonda Harper's unwavering commitment to community stands as a beacon of empowerment. She amplifies voices and makes a lasting impact on the lives she touches.

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Kinia Hardin

Go Places Intern
She, Her, Hers

Kinia is a 23-year-old resident of Asheville, NC. She goes by Kinia, Cam, or Camilla, depending on personal preference. Kinia was born and raised in Asheville and is a dedicated mother of three children. She has a one-year-old daughter and two sons aged four and six. In addition to her parental responsibilities, she is also raising her fourteen-year-old sister.
Kinia has completed some college, holds an Associate in Health Science Degree, and is a certified Nurse Aide I. Currently, she is pursuing further education as a full-time student to achieve her Medical Assistant certification. As an intern at CPC, Kinia is enthusiastic about acquiring new skills to contribute to community well-being.
Driven by a longstanding desire to effect positive change, Kinia found a welcoming environment at CPC, where she learns from inspiring individuals dedicated to community service. Her ultimate goal is to achieve financial independence for herself and her children while making a meaningful impact on the community.

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Leadership Model

Guided by a co-directorship model, our leadership is comprised of a Black woman and a Latinx woman, fostering an intergenerational approach that grounds our work in the wisdom, voices, and experiences of Black and Brown women. Together, we are ushering in a new era for our organization, infusing our mission with fresh ideas, renewed energy, and innovation that transcends our programs and operations.

At the core of our efforts is a commitment to community, with all our programs, activities, and strategies shaped by the voices and experiences of those directly impacted by systems of oppression. By centering on inclusivity and shared empowerment, we are dedicated to creating meaningful and sustainable change that reflects the diverse needs and aspirations of our community members.