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2026-2028

Pamela Ovwigho, B.S., HT (ASCP)
President
Pamela has 27 years of histology experience with a degree in biology. She believes in getting the job done well and always giving your best. Pamela has managed and supervised various teams. As a member of NCSH she plans to continue the growth of the organization.

Tonia M. Crook, BSBM, HT(ASCP)
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Tonia has been in the field for over 30 years, working in clinical, research and industry. She has been a volunteer for NCSH for over 10 years in various capacites. She currently works for Sakura Finetek, USA as a Senior Marketing Manager for Staining and Coverslipping.

Brandy Cristante
Brandy has been in the field for over 25 years in the clinical area and a volunteer for NCSH for 10 years. She is currently the Histology Supervisor at Womack Army Medical Center.

Samantha Golden, BS, HTL(ASCP) QIHC(ASCP)
Treasurer
Samantha has been in the field of histology for over 18 years. She is currently the Histology Coordinator at Mission Hospital/HCA in Asheville. She has enjoyed being involved in and volunteering with the NCSH. She is excited to have the opportunity to serve as treasurer where she can work with all aspects of the society.
Our organization also includes a number of dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in sharing your time and talents to help strengthen our society and practice our values, please contact one of our board members. Emails are attached to their bio.
Jennifer Whitmore, HTL, MHA
Jennifer has worked in the hospital sector of histology since 2012 and has been volunteering with NCSH since 2020. She trained at ECU Health and currently works in the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation. She received her bachelor's in Biology in 2011 from North
Jennifer Whitmore, HTL, MHA
Jennifer has worked in the hospital sector of histology since 2012 and has been volunteering with NCSH since 2020. She trained at ECU Health and currently works in the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation. She received her bachelor's in Biology in 2011 from North Carolina Wesleyan University, became certified as a histotechnologist in 2015, obtained her Lean Green Belt in 2021, and Master's in Healthcare Administration in 2022 from UNC-W.

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Renee Fisher
Renee has been in the field for 40 years working in a variety of clinical histology labs. She recently transitioned to the research environment . She has been a volunteer for NCSH for 2 years.

Lequanda Stewart, HTL, MHA
Lequanda started working as a histology technician at Wake Forest Baptist hospital in 1999 where she was trained on the job. She returned back to school to receive her Master of Healthcare Administration degree from Winston Salem State University. Experience in general hisotology, IHCs a
Lequanda Stewart, HTL, MHA
Lequanda started working as a histology technician at Wake Forest Baptist hospital in 1999 where she was trained on the job. She returned back to school to receive her Master of Healthcare Administration degree from Winston Salem State University. Experience in general hisotology, IHCs and MOHs histology. She is currently working as a Histology Supervisor at Cone Health.

Marlon Brigino, HTL

Rob Kobus, BS, HT (ASCP)
Rob graduated from the Air Force institute of Pathology (AFIP) “Old” Walter Reed as a civilian in Washington DC. He recently completed his Bachelors in Biology from James Madison University is a Certified HT(ASCP). Currently, he is working on his masters (Slowly) while he also focuses on hi
Rob Kobus, BS, HT (ASCP)
Rob graduated from the Air Force institute of Pathology (AFIP) “Old” Walter Reed as a civilian in Washington DC. He recently completed his Bachelors in Biology from James Madison University is a Certified HT(ASCP). Currently, he is working on his masters (Slowly) while he also focuses on his other love, Pottery. Rob currently lives in Penland NC and runs a pottery with his spouse. Life is good!

Kate Coldren
Kate has been supporting NC & SC region since 2022 for Sakura Finetek as an Area Sales Manager. Prior to joining her current role, she supported distribution customers for consumables for medicine and science in the lab, assisted in managing distribution and GPO contracts, and has nine years clinical exper
Kate Coldren
Kate has been supporting NC & SC region since 2022 for Sakura Finetek as an Area Sales Manager. Prior to joining her current role, she supported distribution customers for consumables for medicine and science in the lab, assisted in managing distribution and GPO contracts, and has nine years clinical experience in veterinary medicine with supporting staff in numerous roles from general practice to referral surgery.

David Weil, BS, HTL, QIHC (ASCP)
David has been in the field of histology for 25 years working in research and industry in both technical and supervisory roles. He has been an NCSH volunteer for 20 years. Additionally has been a certified HTL for 20 years and QIHC certified for 6 years.

Donald Ray Perry, BHS, MLT, HT, HTL (ASCP)
Ray served his country for 10 years in the Army and has been in the field for 21 years working in the clinical setting. He currently is the Anatomic Pathology Manager at Womack Army Medical Center.

Aurel Alston, HT (ASCP)
Aurel has been in the field since 2010. She is a graduate of Davidson County Community College's Histotechnology's program. She has been a volunteer for NCSH for 15 years and is currently a Team Lead and safety officer at Duke University Health System since 2012.
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, we invite you to start by attending our executive committee meetings. The meetings are open to all NCSH members. They are held on Saturdays at 9am by telephone. Meeting date announcements will be made on facebook, but you can also contact one of the executive board members to be added to our emails for minutes and next meeting date.
We are eager to put your talents and enthusiasm for histology toward building a stronger society.
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