Kristen Picot, President CJF America, & Rhoda Hormenoo Sr VP Special Programs

Kristen has faced significant challenges in her mission to support marginalized communities in rural North Carolina, enduring both physical and mental attacks in the process. As a survivor and advocate for domestic violence, Kristen is a board member of the nonprofit BESHE, where she champions the cause of raising awareness about familial abuse. She is deeply committed to shedding light on her own experience of being violently attacked by her brother.

Rhoda is a seasoned nonprofit professional with a Master’s in Public Administration. She oversees Cornerstone America’s special programs, which focus on revitalizing communities by providing essential resources like education, healthcare, job training, and economic opportunity. Rooted in the philosophy of "bringing back the village," Cornerstone America works to strengthen and empower communities through initiatives such as workforce development, GED programs, literacy services, and mobile health clinics.