Board of Directors
The Community Free Clinic is governed by a Board of Directors that provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and accountability for the organization’s mission.
Board members represent healthcare, finance, nonprofit leadership, and community sectors across Cabarrus County. Members serve defined terms to support continuity, responsible stewardship, and long term sustainability of free healthcare services.
Board Leadership
Mark J. DeHaven, PhD, Chair
Suzanne Knight, MPH, BSN, RN, Past Chair
Ladoska Keeter, CPA, Treasurer
Board Members
Lynn O’Neill
Gina Goff
Brian Crain, MD
Stephania Griffin
Sandra Torres
Emma Hand
Andrew Nance, MD
Tyler Armato
Robert Long
Kate Anson
Rami Zebian, MD
Harold Thomas, MD
Cecilia Plez
Tamara Lunsford-Key
Reid Chaney, DDM
Non-Voting Board Members
James H. Cooke, MD, Medical Director
Penny Aronson, Executive Director
Governance and Accountability
The Board of Directors supports policy development, strategic planning, executive leadership accountability, and financial stewardship. The board also supports transparency by ensuring appropriate financial reporting and responsible oversight of resources.
The Community Free Clinic is recognized with the Gold Standard Seal from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and is a member of the North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.