“The Human Resource field is one that I hold in high regard. Assisting those in need is a passion of mine, and I am very dedicated to doing all that I can to ensure quality of life for everyone I meet. I love to live by the saying, “It’s a blessing to be a blessing.””
Thomas Schoolfield Chief Financial Officer
Thomas is a Retiree with over 30 years in the US Army and a Retiree from Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Ship building. He has a Degree in Liberal Arts and Science from University of Saint Leo at Saint Leo, Florida. He has worked as a leader and mentor for over 40 years. He has a natural ability to connect with people and takes pride in mentoring and making a positive difference in the lives of others. Thomas is a Deacon in his church (Mt. Olive Church of Christ Disciple of Christ) and is very active in the church Missionary works. He is very passionate about helping anyone that is in need of help with difficult life situations.
Krystal Watson Exec. Director Community Outreach
Denae Lassiter Exec. Director of Programs
Denae is a graduate from Elizabeth City State University where she obtained her Bachelor’s in Social Worker. She furthered her education at Norfolk State University where she received a Master’s in Criminal Justice and a concentration in juvenile justice. She has worked with youth for over 15 years in both mental health and the public school system. She is a Licensed School Social Worker as well as trained Guardian Ad Litem and a member of NASW and NCASSW. She is passionate about helping others and look forward to spending my free time with my family and watching sports.
Carolyn Bassett Secretary/Exec. Director Family advocacy/NCCPSS
Carolyn Bassett first began her career in advocacy working for The Aids Brigade in Boston, Massachusetts, in the 1990s. She has since expanded her advocacy into helping people with disabilities and working to strengthen families locally. Carolyn is currently a psychology student and a member of the National Society for Leadership and Success, an honor society. Carolyn has completed her Peer Support Specialist Training and is looking forward to helping others achieve their goals. Carolyn believes that wellness and coping skills are extremely important to recovery and shares these with everyone she can. Carolyn has a passion for our community and has a personal mission to increase healthy coping techniques for all and to advocate for those who can not advocate for themselves.
Her hobbies include hiking,reading, hobby farming, and spending time with her beloved family and pets.
DiAnna Jordan Exec. Director marketing &
Peer Consultant
DiAnna is the wife of Elizabeth City local Daniel Jordan and the mother of two children, Jagger and Haevyn. Originally from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, DiAnna moved to Pasquotank County in 1995 with her parents and younger brother. After the diagnosis of her oldest child on the spectrum, she struggled with substance abuse and began recovery in 2016 after seeking therapy and the support of her husband. She returned to college in 2017 to earn her Associate in Arts at College of the Albemarle and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a focus on Autistic behaviors and early intervention. Additionally, DiAnna is certified in High Fidelity Wraparound Foundations, is one of the founders of A.L.L. Inclusive of North Carolina (a special needs parent support group out of Elizabeth City), advocates for other special needs families to navigate IEP challenges, and founded the North Carolina Rock Autism Music Festival with her husband in 2017. In rare moments of free time, DiAnna enjoys gardening (“if I can’t eat it, I don’t grow it!” LOL) and hearing her husband’s band play.
"I consider this opportunity a blessing to provide individuals with the support and wrap-around services that I desperately needed during my personal battles. I refuse to accept the staggering statistics of those that don't make it!"
"I am looking forward to watching the community come together through the services being offered by SnapBack NC."
"I believe that educating the public is the most important step in makng a positive impact on the local community in Edenton NC.
“I have always found happiness in helping others, it brings and sense of peace. My addiction took my peace and I know what it is like to feel lost. Addiction is a symptom of something much deeper…. Sadness, loss, pain, trauma. But peace is still there, you just have to be brave enough to grab it.”
Courtney Butler Co-president
Mitchell G. Wynn Co-President/Pastor &
Mental Health Professional
Mitchell serves as pastor for Mt. Olive Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ in Edenton, NC. He also works with the youth in his community through school based behavioral support and intensive in-home therapeutic services. He currently attends Walden University working towards his Masters Degree in psychology Focused on clinical mental health counseling. Mitchell has had the opportunity to work first hand with individuals that struggle with subsatnce use and mental illness through his ministry and outreach programs in Conneticut and North Carolina. He has 3 adult sons and an amazing wife by his side for over 40 years. He partnered with Courtney by bringing both of their visions to light to create SnapBack NC.