Anna Julia Cooper School is fortunate to have been guided since its founding by dedicated individuals who serve as the guardians of our mission and financial health.  In addition to their expertise and support, a number of Board members serve as mentors and tutors to students at AJC.

Board of Directors, 2023-2024

Gussie Bannard, former Head, St. Catherine’s School

Lauren Brown, former Elementary Teacher, Collegiate School

Rae Cousins, Counsel, Brown-Greer, LLP

Mary Desch, former Director of Graduate Support, Anna Julia Cooper School

Betsy Fauntleroy, AJC Board Secretary, Community Volunteer

Sydney Gottwald, Community Volunteer

Shelton Horsley, Senior Client Portfolio Manager, Thompson, Siegel & Walmsley LLC

Jill Hunter, AJC Board Chair, former Head of Lower School, Collegiate School

Charles Kleindienst, President, Nerds to Go

Mark O’Neil, Director, Carmax

Malcolm Randolph, Senior Vice President, Colliers

Julie Rautio, Founding Partner, Capital Results

William “Mo” Shumate, former President, M & R Constructors

Meg Walker, Community Volunteer

Mike Walker, Consultant

Elizabeth Wallace, Community Volunteer

Fleet Wallace, Managing Principal, McCann Realty Partners

Brent Winn, AJC Board Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Medalist Diversified REIT