EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Nyesha Robinson
BS, MSAC, MBA, QMHP, CPSS, LCASA-CEO/Executive Director, Member and Sgt at arms of VSUAA GTAC-Alumni Chapter, former Vice-Chair of Cardinal innovations GCQI committee, Elected official staff for NC Board of Elections, Notary, Electronic Notary, Loan signing Notary, Steering Committee-Transitional Aftercare Network, and Heritage HS football team mom 4yrs.
Multi-talented, entrepreneur and humanitarian are three words that describe Nyesha Robinson. Originally from Manhattan, NY, Nyesha now resides in Wake Forest, NC and splits her time between mentoring with the Employment Re-entry Assistance Program, Administrator of CACFP program, contracting with other mental health providers, and working as the Executive Director of Greater Outreach Services, an organization for which she established in 2007 for Mental Health and 2010 for Childcare, Karing Kids nonprofit organization, Mental Health Services, and newest edition to her business food bank. This amazing woman says that her inspiration to work with InStepp, Inc. came from her desire to give back and make a difference in people’s lives. “Volunteering gives you the opportunity to really help someone achieve their life goals. Just to see a great success story is rewarding within itself”, says Nyesha.
Prior to establishing her own organization, Nyesha worked in Corporate America for 10 years in Accounting. She has a BS in Accounting from Virginia State University, an MS in Accounting from Strayer University and an MBA from Strayer University. Nyesha also holds Childcare Credentials, Certified Qualified Professional, a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate, and Certified Zumba Instructor. She is also a member of Order of Eastern Stars Drucilla Chapter No. 19. Despite all of her responsibilities, Nyesha states she recognizes the importance of a work-life balance. “I tell everybody that they have to have a balanced life, I make time for myself”. In her spare time, Nyesha enjoys teaching Zumba classes, which incorporates two of her favorite activities: aerobics and dance. She also is a member of First Calvary Baptist Church in Durham, NC. and especially enjoys spending quality time with her family and son, traveling and shopping.
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our staff
Janze Taylor, MSN, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
Janze is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with many years of nursing experience in a diverse background including cardiothoracic, perioperative services, and research. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Duke University. She is currently working at Duke Hospital as a Nurse Practitioner in an outpatient clinic where she cares for presurgical patients. Janze is also the Owner and Founder of Embodi Hydration & Wellness, located in Durham, NC. Embodi is a health and wellness spa that currently offers IV vitamin therapy and injections with goals of expanding to more alternative wellness services.
Dr. Larry Daye, LCMHC, LPC, MHQS, TF-CBT, QMHP, QDDP
Clinical Director
Dr. Daye serves as the agency's clinical director. Dr Daye have worked in mental health, substance abuse, and education field for over 20 years. Dr Daye had the opportunity to work in a psychiatric hospital dealing with chronically persistent diagnosed and illnesses consumers, also worked in the community at large providing clinical services and substance abuse services. Dr Daye currently works with kids, children, teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples with a multitude of illnesses and diagnoses in MH/SA/DD. Dr Daye hold a doctorate in Counseling Psychology with specialization in mental health disorders dealing with chronic mental illnesses and diagnoses. Dr Daye is a Licensed Clinical Addiction specialist associate and Licensed Mental Health Counselor qualified supervisor. Qualified mental health professional and qualified developmental disability professional. Dr Daye have been granted multiple opportunities to travel to various countries to work with other cultures and norms. Over the past 2 years, he works with multicultural populations providing mental health services throughout Durham, Raleigh, and Vance counties.
Gwendolyn Carroll, CPLC, QPMH, QPDD, QPSA
Program Director
Vice-Chair, Believers United for Progress; Consultant, Preeminent Solutions LLC; CEO, Mastermind Life Coaching LLC, Founder/CEO, Adore Home Health LLC
Native born North Carolinian, true lover of life, who is truly committed and passionate about helping individuals become the best version of themselves. Has worked extensively for 20+ years in the areas of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling. Through tireless dedication in these service areas, she makes great strides by assisting individuals to explore ways to make positive life changes that equips to them live productive and successful lives. She’s a multi-degreed professional holding both a B.A. in Psychology, a M.S. in HealthCare Administration as well as a host of other leading industry essential certifications.
Even among her busy schedule she always finds the time to spend with her one and only son, only surviving Grandmother, sisters, nieces, nephews and host of other family members and friends. In her spare time she also pursue her other passion of home interior design and staging and her love of cooking delicious cuisine.
If you feel that you are ready to commit to developing the essential skills needed to bring about positive life changes, I encourage you to that the leap of faith I look forward to working with you real soon.
Keishma James, BA, MPA, CPSS, QMHP
QA/QI Director/Medical Records | Management
Over 13 years of management experience in the subsidized housing industry. Former Program Director for Durham Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program, administering affordable housing programs in partnership with community stakeholders. Currently serves as the Program Director for City of Durham Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program, as Senior Financial Analyst.
Neice King, BA, MS, QMHP
Human Resource Director
Neice L. King was born and raised in Washington, DC of immigrant parents and later moved to NC to start a new career. Neice has over 25+ years of experience working in the mental health and substance use profession working with adults, youths, and groups in community-based and in-home settings. Neice works diligently to meet the specific and unique needs of each client in an environment which provides for trust, compassion, and validation. Her goal is to ensure that each client feels heard, supported, and empowered. She utilizes a collaborative and real-life approach to develop goals and interventions strategies that will best meet the needs of the individual. Her approach focuses heavily on gaining a greater understanding of the unique needs of each client and the recognition of resiliency in each individual. Neice says that “my passion is to serve and help others thrive throughout their lives by sprinkling kindness everywhere I go”. Neice has earned her B.A. degree in Communication Public Relations at Saint Augustine’s University and her Master of Science degree in Human Service Counseling at Capella University. When not working Neice enjoys spending time with her family, event planning and coordinating, enjoying the theater and arts and thrifting.
Mitchell McNeil, BA, MHQP, CPSS
Peer Support Services Program Director
Native of Lumberton, NC, with about 20 years of experiences in the Mental Health Field. Experiences range from group homes, Crisis management in a facility, (Inpatient and Outpatient services), Peer Support Services. Graduate of North Carolina Central University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with a Concentration in Public Administration, Completion of one year of Graduate Studies in Education Administration in the area of Supervision. “I am very passionate and willing to be of service to others.”