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A group of people gathered outdoors for the IEI National Advisory Board's 20th anniversary celebration; text reads “IEI National Advisory Board, Celebrating 20 Years.".

Oct 31, 2024

IEI National Advisory Board Celebrates 20th Anniversary

On Thursday, Oct. 24, past and present members of the Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) National Advisory Board, along with IEI directors, partners and guests, celebrated two decades of collaborative efforts to address the emerging issues impacting North Carolina. 

Photo of Maurice next to a quote by him: The National Advisory Board is blessed with talented, smart, insightful, and dedicated individuals. Each discussion is a master’s class on how to discover, explore and address emerging issues.

Jan 18, 2024

Maurice Smith Named Chair of IEI National Advisory Board

IEI is pleased to announce that Maurice Smith has been named the next Chair of the IEI National Advisory Board. 

Dec 6, 2023

Ashley Ruffin and Jess George Join IEI National Advisory Board

IEI is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Ruffin and Jess George to its National Advisory Board. 

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Jun 9, 2022

Gift from Tony McLean Brown family establishes IEI’s first endowment

IEI is pleased to announce its first endowment, a gift from the Tony McLean Brown family in honor of the IEI National Advisory Board. 

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Apr 5, 2022

Suzanne Walsh Joins IEI National Advisory Board

IEI is pleased to announce that Suzanne Walsh, President of Bennett College in Greensboro, NC, has joined its National Advisory Board. 

Nov 24, 2021

Kevin Price and Cheryl Parquet appointed to IEI National Advisory Board

The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Price and Cheryl Parquet to its National Advisory Board. 

Jun 22, 2021

Paula Henderson and Dale Jenkins appointed to IEI National Advisory Board

The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paula Henderson and Dale Jenkins to its National Advisory Board. 

Nov 25, 2020

Juvencio Rocha-Peralta joins IEI National Advisory Board

RALEIGH, NC — The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) announces the appointment of Juvencio Rocha-Peralta to its National Advisory Board. Rocha-Peralta has been a long-time advocate for increased appreciation, understanding,… 

Jun 8, 2020

Reginald Henderson and Brad Wilson join IEI National Advisory Board

RALEIGH, NC — The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Reginald B. Henderson and Brad Wilson to its National Advisory Board. “I’m honored to… 

Apr 20, 2020

Tony Brown and Carol Mattocks join IEI National Advisory Board

RALEIGH, NC — The Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Brown and Carol Mattocks to its National Advisory Board. “Tony and Carol have…