Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina has announced its inaugural Coastal Region Advisory Council, which includes 12 Wilmington residents.
 
The council is responsible for “raising awareness of the chapter’s mission, purpose and impact in New Hanover and surrounding counties through fundraising, volunteerism and outreach,” according to the organization's press release.
 
“We are honored to have the caliber of talent, dedication and character gathered for this inaugural council,” said Janis Netherland, Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina Director of Philanthropy in the Wilmington area.  “They comprise a broad spectrum of community leaders who bring a high level of visibility and willingness to expand our reach along the coast.”
 
The council members are:
 
Mindy Agnoff: Owner, Mindy & Angie’s Fine Paper
 
Kim Bell: Owner, Kimberley Bell Interiors
 
Dayma Edwards: Customer service representative, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
 
Janet Gaino: Owner, Bless Your Heart Productions
 
Ed George: Owner/director, Wilmington Dermatology Center
 
Donna Gregory: Founder, Coastal Health Innovations and former national news correspondent
 
Jackie Jordan: Program director, Cumulus Media
 
Steve Krasnipol: Owner/founder, Wealth Coach of NC
 
Stephanie Lanier: Broker/owner, Lanier Property Group
 
Brett Tushingham: Owner, Tushingham Wealth Strategies LLC
 
John Weisberg: Doctor of Chiropractic, Seaside Wellness Center
 
Daryl Weisberg: Seaside Wellness Center