Dr. Lorenza Wilkins is an equity-driven servant leader and inductee into the National Society of Leadership and Success. He also serves on the Leadership Council of the National Small Business Association (NSBA). As a 2018 participant in the National Opportunity Youth Forum hosted by the Aspen Institute (Aspen, CO), Dr. Wilkins is forever committed to philanthropy and service to the common good of all humanity.

Dr. Wilkins’ background includes multi-level experience in the private, public, and social sectors; currently serving as Chief Officer of People and Culture at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, formerly serving in human resources leadership roles and as an Executive Fellow at FUSE Corps, Executive Director at Rebound, Alternatives for Youth, Senior Director of Programs and Operations at Made in Durham, Program Manager at the Triangle Literacy Council, and Talent Advisor at CSX. 

As a former student-athlete at North Carolina Central University, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Master of Business Administration, and a Doctor of Business Administration from Columbia Southern University. Dr. Wilkins has lived in Nash County for over 22 years, is a native of Lake Gaston, N.C., and enjoys spending time with his wife, four children, and family. His hobbies include volunteering, gardening, weight training, boating, fishing, and swimming.