TOGETHER WE RISE

Faye Bordeaux is a native of Greenville, North Carolina. She earned a Bachelor of Art degree in Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was a James M. Johnston Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Education from East Carolina University. Faye has specialized in counseling children and families since 1984. She has provided counseling in both the public and private sector. She worked at the local Pitt County Mental Health Center as a child and family therapist and as a child and family program director prior to going into private practice at Cambridge Behavioral Health Services. Faye assists her husband in managing DRB Enterprise, LLC, a property management company. She is married to Frankie Bordeaux, and they have 5 children. They have a daughter who attends The Oakwood School. Faye has served on The Oakwood School Marketing and Admission Committee for two years. She is a past member of the East Carolina University Board of Visitors. Faye is the advisor for the Pitt County Youth for Justice and Change. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Faye and her family are members of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, North Carolina where she serves on the Hospitality Committee.

Martha Brown is a board-certified chaplain. Ordained by the United Church of Christ. Martha has served in various governmental and private institutions. Her compassion and commitment to social justice advocacy has contributed to her serving people facing challenges, in crisis, and in critical need. Martha is an interpersonal communication instructor and has taught courses at the community college and offered seminars in the community. A creative, Martha has used film, art, and music to offer hope, joy, and support. Nicknamed by a coworker, Chaplain Extra, Brown plays as hard as she works. When not living up to her nickname, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling (by plane, train, automobile or ship), reading, and laughing. 

Martha has a degree in social work from East Carolina University and a Master of Divinity from Texas Christian University.