Staff
Meet Our Team
Bill Blake
Executive Director
Bill is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College with a degree in Business Administration. He resides in Camden, NC. Prior to taking the helm of AAUW he served on numerous non-profit boards, volunteered abroad on mission trips and is very active in church, currently serving as the Pastor at Old Trap Methodist. He loves sports and outdoor activities as well as spending time with his six grandchildren.
Bill will be focused on “locals helping locals” as he works to strategically align the business community, donors and certified partner agencies across our 9-county region.
Contact Bill:
Alexandra Poyner
CCC Program Manager
Alexandra works to connect individuals and families in crisis with financial assistance and community resources. Through partnerships with churches, nonprofits, and local agencies, she helps strengthen support systems across the Albemarle region. Alexandra is passionate about serving others, building community connections, and helping neighbors find hope during difficult times.
Contact Alexandra:
Lorri Barrett
Outreach Director
Lorri lives in Camden County with her husband Bill Barrett. She has 4 adult children and 3 dogs. She has a Jeep named "Storm" and enjoys Jeep events, traveling and working in her garden. Originally from New England and so her favorite food is “Lobsta.”
Lorri is looking forward to utilizing her years of experience and connections to serve our community in new and exciting ways.
Contact Lorri: outreach@albemarleareauw.org
Jessica Olsen
Executive Assistant
Jessica hails from Maine and spent 7 years in Elizabeth City before recently returning with her 2 kids, calling this region home once again. She holds an AS in Travel & Tourism Management and brings 20 years of administrative expertise—whether managing executive schedules, streamlining workflows, or boosting brand visibility through digital content. An avid reader and book reviewer, Jessica’s favorite role is being a mom and spending quality time with her kids. She’s thrilled to work at the Albemarle Area United Way and looks forward to making a positive impact in our community.
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