We are proud of the wonderful team of professionals who serve the older adults of Durham.
Thomas has served as the Facilities Operations Manager at the Durham Center for Senior Life since 2018. As Facilities Operations Manager, he provides direct management and supervision to personnel involved in the building operations of maintenance and service. Thomas serves as point-person for all day-to-day office and building operations responsibilities, procedures, and IT support.
Thomas attended North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. He is a new author and has published and released his first book, “Pebbles on The Journey!” He enjoys motivational speaking, singing, music and event planning.
Barbara Jean Algood, graduated from Durham Business College with a degree in Secretarial Science. She spent (37) years at North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company in Customer Service and has been with DCSL 10 plus years as the Main Receptionist. Barbara favorite colors are white and orange.
Noah has a B.S. in Recreation Management with a focus on Outdoor Recreation from Lock Haven University. Noah most recently worked implementing wellness programs with Alder Health Services in Harrisburg, PA and has extensive experience running outdoor youth empowerment programs. He moved to Chapel Hill NC in the past year and enjoys canoeing with his dogs and family.
John Williams is the Older Adult Outreach Coordinator. John comes to DCSL with 15+ years of working and making connections with local organizations in the Triangle. John has a solid community-relationship-building background, working at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and with his church. John holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from North Carolina Central University.
Fun facts: John is newly married and has a two-year-old son. He also has a background in culinary, so he enjoys cooking and entertaining friends. When time permits, John enjoys fishing in the ocean.
Melissa has been a Certified Nursing Assistant for 27 years, and her specialty areas are geriatrics, dementia, hospice care, and home health. Melissa graduated from Gericare Home Healthcare in 1995. Her favorite colors are pink and black.
Sheri has worked in nursing for two years, and she graduated from Gericare Home Healthcare. She has had her CNA license for one year. Sheri’s favorite color is black, and she enjoys networking.