"Be the change you wish to see in the world." ~Mahatma Ghandi
On December 6, 2023, Regina filed to become the City Council Member of the Northwest Ward in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
MATTERS OF THE HEART
Family First
Regina is a native daughter of Winston-Salem, and was educated in Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS). Over the past 40 years, she has lived in five (5) of Winston Salem's eight (8) wards, and has made lasting relationships with hundreds of friends and neighbors throughout Winston-Salem.
Five Wards with Regina's Footprint:
- North Ward
- East Ward
- Southwest Ward
- Southeast Ward
- Northwest Ward (Current Location)
Regina is blessed to spend life with her husband, DeWayne. Together, they are the proud parents of one daughter, Morgan.
EDUCATION MATTERS
Regina's Education
Regina graduated from East Forsyth High School, and received the Senior Superlative of "Most Likely to Succeed" from peers in her graduating class. After high school, Regina earned the following degrees:
- Bachelors of Science in Communication from East Carolina University
- Masters of Science in Psychology from Virginia State University
- Masters of Public Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill (School of Government)
Regina received additional education attending two campaign schools.
- The Campaign School at Yale University
- Institute for the Public Trust (Wake Forest University)
PUBLIC SERVICE MATTERS
Regina's Public Service
Regina has dedicated her entire professional career to public service and continues to work tirelessly to make her community a better place to live, work, and play. Her professional experience includes:
Boston-Thurmond Community Network
- Executive Director
City of Winston-Salem
- Reintegration & Youth Development Manager
- Chief Staff, Mayor’s Urban Food Policy Council
- Grant Writer/Administrator, Mayor’s THINK ORANGE Campaign and Anti-Hunger Initiatives
- Program Administrator, Successful Outcomes After Release (SOAR), an employment program for Justice-Involved Citizens)
- Special Projects Coordinator
- Co-Coordinator, Piedmont Plus Senior Games
- Senior Recreation Leader
U.S. House of Representatives (12th Congressional District)
- District Liaison
"Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth."
Shirley Chisholm
COMMUNITY MATTERS
Regina's Service in Community
The late Shirley Chisholm said that "service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth." Over the years, Regina has served the Winston-Salem community in several capacities. Her service includes but is not limited to the following:
- Crossnore Community Charter School Board of Directors
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
- Engaging Local Government Leaders
- Forsyth County Early Childhood Education Taskforce
- Forsyth County Pre-K Priority Coalition
- Forsyth County Democratic Party 3rd Vice President, Democratic Women
- Forsyth County Democratic Party Young Dems
- Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., Ambassador
- Greater Winston-Salem, Inc., Winston<40 Advisory Board
- Insight Human Services, Inc., Board Chair, Treasurer, Secretary
- Precinct 042, 1st Vice Chair
- President, Parkside East Homeowners Association (HOA)
- Parkside East Neighborhood Watch Group
- Reynolda Rotary
- Senior Services of Forsyth County Support Corporation Board of Directors (Secretary)
- Special Olympics of Forsyth County
- Truist Triad Community Development Advisory Group
- United Way of Forsyth County Project Blueprint
- Wake Forest University Face to Face (Speaker Series) Board of Advisors
- Wake Forest University Network for Inclusive Leadership & Equity (NILE)
- Wake Forest University President’s Community Taskforce on Racial Equity
- W-S/FCS, Volunteer
- Women’s Congressional Staff Association
- YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, Board of Directors (Chair, Advancement Committee + Member, People and Culture Committee)
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Regina's Accolades
Sometimes we are recognized for work that we do in our communities.
Here are just a few highlights of recognition Regina has received over the years.
City of Winston-Salem
- Career Builder Program
- Employee Excellence Rising Star Award (Finalist)
City of Winston-Salem University
Community Leadership and Youth (Sponsored by Leadership Winston-Salem)
East Carolina University
- 40 Under 40 Leadership Award for Public Service
- Legislator of the Year Award (Student Government Association)
Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. (formerly Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce)
- Winston<40 Leadership Award
Winston-Salem's Five Women to Watch (featured in Forsyth Women's Magazine)
MATTERS OF INTEREST
ISSUES THAT MATTER
There are several issues that have plagued our community for years. I stand ready to address these issues as your next City Council Member with collaboration from citizens of Winston-Salem.
These issues include but are not limited to the following:
- Public Safety
- Poverty
- Housing
- Small Business Support
- Citizen Engagement
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRIMARY ELECTION: 3/5/24
NEW PHOTO ID REQUIREMENT
Primary elections determine which candidate will represent their party on the ticket (ballot) during the General Election (November 2024). In Winston-Salem, the general election for city council races are tied into the Presidential election. Read below for more information about voting in the primary election.
Photo ID:
This year, a photo ID will be required to vote. Click below to learn more about the new photo ID requirement.
MAIL-IN ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Absentee Ballots:
If you are unable to vote in-person, there is an option to vote via absentee ballot. If you vote via mail-in absentee ballot, you must include:
- A photocopy of an acceptable ID when returning your ballot, OR
- Complete an ID Exception Form
Click below to learn more about absentee voting in North Carolina.
VOTER REGISTRATION
Updating YourVoter Registration:
- If you have never registered to vote, you can complete a voter registration form before the election.
- If you have changed your name and/or address since the last voting cycle, please be sure to update your voter registration.
Click below to learn more about voter registration.
Q&A with Regina
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Countdown to the Primary!
Early voting runs Feb. 15 - March 2, 2024. Primary Day is March 5, 2024.
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