About Thompson
The Leading Provider of Clinical & Prevention Services for Children Across the Carolinas
Who We Are
Thompson at a
Glance
Thompson is working tirelessly to ensure All Children Healthy, All Families Thriving, All Communities Strong.
Thompson is dedicated to transforming lives by focusing on early childhood development, family stability, and mental health support. As a solutions-driven organization, Thompson believes that changing lives changes everything. Through this commitment to rewriting the narratives of the most vulnerable in our community, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based services and trauma-informed care for children (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person.
Founded in 1886 as an orphanage, Thompson has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas and into Florida. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: early childhood, family stability and mental health. Our early childhood services protect the critical early educational years of children. Our family stability services help keep families stronger, together. Our mental health services range from outpatient to residential services for children, youth, and families. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients.
Senior Leadership
Board of Trustees 2024-2025
Officers
Chair of the Board
Rebekah Stivers
Vice Chair of the Board/Secretary
A.T. Castillo
Treasurer
Sandy Wyckoff
President/CEO*
Will A. Jones
Chair of the Board
Rebekah Stivers
Vice Chair of the Board/Secretary
A.T. Castillo
Treasurer
Sandy Wyckoff
President/CEO*
Will A. Jones
Trustees
Class of 2025
- A.T. Castillo: Community Volunteer
- J.D. Costa~: Partner, McGuire Woods
- Sarah Gordon~: COO & Head of Global Regulatory Relations and Governance, Bank of America
- John Murchison~: Managing Director, Wells Fargo
- Jalila Smith: Principal Enterprise Sales Executive, Amazon Web Services
*Staff Positions
~ Serving a second consecutive term
Updated July 1, 2024
Class of 2026
- Giovanni Gallo: Co-CEO and Chief Development Officer, Ethico
- Rebekah Stivers: Vice President, Senior Lead Control Management Officer, Wells Fargo Bank
*Staff Positions
~ Serving a second consecutive term
Updated July 1, 2024
Class of 2027
- Timothy Broderick~: Client Executive, Marsh & McLennan Agency
- Andrew Herrnstein~: Vice President – Senior Portfolio Manager, Investors Trust
- Janet Merle~: Community Volunteer
- Christy Shea~: Community Volunteer & CPA
- Sandra Wyckoff~: Community Volunteer
- Greg Masching: Senior Vice President – Corporate Banking, PNC Bank
- Henry Ijams: Vice President of Product & Partner Marketing, Corpay
- Nadine Castro: Vice President – Technology Finance Analyst, Wells Fargo
- Ryan Apt: Sales Manager, ExtensisHR
- Kristen Ellis: Senior Business Development Officer, PNC Institutional Asset Management
*Staff Positions
~ Serving a second consecutive term
Updated July 1, 2024
Diversity Statement
Thompson Child & Family Focus fosters an inclusive environment by celebrating what makes
each of us unique and by encouraging authenticity among our staff and the clients we serve.
We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences and invest in people, programs, and resources
that promote unity, empathy, and growth.
Our Mission
Thompson is called to serve children and families through healing, teaching, worship, and play.
Our Vision
To ensure All Children Healthy, All Families Thriving, All Communities Strong.
Our Values
Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity
