Book Harvest Welcomes Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
Leaders Join Book Harvest at a Time of Organizational Growth
Durham, NC, September 20, 2024: Book Harvest, a nonprofit literacy organization dedicated to books for every child and support for every parent, announced today that Tracey Reed Armant and Carrie Norry are joining its Board of Directors. Both Tracey and Carrie bring to Book Harvest a wealth of experience in education, nonprofit leadership, and advocacy.
Tracey Reed Armant brings to Book Harvest a long history as an educator and foundation program officer. Tracey began her career as an English teacher in Maryland and later earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership. She has held academic and research positions at Ohio University and the University of Pittsburgh, and as manager at the Child Advocacy Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. Her current role as a Program Officer with The Grable Foundation, along with her involvement in multiple nonprofit boards, reflects her deep commitment to children’s and parents’ success.
Carrie Norry joins Book Harvest’s Board with proven dedication to nonprofit innovation and excellence. As the founder and former Executive Director of JUST TRYAN IT, a nonprofit that supports families facing pediatric cancer, Carrie successfully led the organization’s expansion into three states. She also served as an educator and director at independent schools and faith organizations; she holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Columbia University. Currently, Carrie is the Board Chair for Hope Renovations in Carrboro, NC, which prepares underemployed women and gender expansive individuals for construction careers.
“Tracey’s and Carrie’s leadership, commitment to education, and advocacy experience align perfectly with Book Harvest’s mission and big dreams for increasing our impact, scale, and policy influence,” said Ginger Young, the organization’s founder and CEO. “We are honored to work alongside them in service to book ownership equity and to every child’s thriving - and to our organizational vision of literacy and justice for all.”
Tracey and Carrie join a Board of Directors that includes Anna Reilly (Chair); Keenan Szulik (Secretary); Mike Giarla (Treasurer); George Biddle; Dr. Iheoma Iruka; Mallory Mbalia; Joe Waters; and Ginger Young. Bios on all board members can be found here.
For more information about Book Harvest’s programs or to schedule an interview, please contact Benay Hicks, Chief External Relations Officer, at benay@bookharvest.org.
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About Book Harvest:
Book Harvest’s mission is books for every child, support for every parent, and literacy for every community. Internationally recognized for its work to transform children's literacy, Book Harvest has provided more than 2.3 million books to children and families since its founding in 2011, ensuring that children grow up from birth owning an abundance of books and that parents have the tools and power to ignite and strengthen their children's literacy for a lifetime. With programs that are grounded in evidence, Book Harvest believes that literacy starts at birth, in the home, powered by parents, and nourished with books. Learn more at bookharvest.org.
Contact: Benay Hicks, Chief External Relations Officer
857-225-5039, benay@bookharvest.org
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