Our legacy at the North Carolina GSK Foundation has demonstrated a commitment to supporting the state through our grant programs. We embrace programs that have a creative spark that makes a true difference in people's lives. Our support of innovative programs promoting the sciences, health and education continues with our multi-year grants. Read more about us in our 2025 Annual Report.

Board of Directors

The North Carolina GSK Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community leaders.

Foundation Board (back row, l-r) Executive Director Melissa Chappell, S. Mark Werner, Janice M. Whitaker, Adrianna L. Carter, Ran Coble, Ann B. Goodnight, (front row) Secretary Paul A. Holcombe Jr., Chair Margaret B. Dardess, President George B. Abercrombie, and Shirley T. Frye. (Thomas R. Haber, John F.A.V. Cecil, and Charles A. Sanders not pictured.)

Staff

• Sarah Battersby, Program Officer
• Melissa Chappell, Executive Director
• Alicia Penny, Fiscal Analyst
• JaNel Moore, Administrative Assistant
• Emily Moseley, Legal Counsel

For media or grant-related inquiries, please contact Sarah Battersby, Program Officer.

Mailing Address:

North Carolina GSK Foundation
410 Blackwell Street
Durham, North Carolina 27701