lacy beach barrier: south middle school DIRECTOR
lacy@urbanpromisecharlotte.org
Action-Oriented Advocate | Enneagram 8
Lacy is the Middle School Director at Camp Joy and a longtime advocate for students in the classroom who began working in afterschool programs when she was in high school. Her resume includes a degree in Intercultural Studies, where she worked internationally with nonprofits in Haiti and Cambodia. After graduating, Lacy worked in afterschool programs, primarily serving middle school students. She is passionate about experiential learning that broadens student horizons and creating spaces that are intentionally inclusive and supportive.
A Belmont, NC native, Lacy is a "warm-hearted advocate" who balances her drive for results with a deep love for community. When she’s not at work, you’ll find her hiking in the mountains or dominating on the pickleball court. She is also an avid trivia fan who loves reading and spending time with friends. For Lacy, the best days are spent sharing new perspectives with students and letting them try things they never thought possible.
Quick Stats:
Hometown: Belmont, NC
Passion Points: Experiential learning, breaking down barriers to learning
Ask her about: Her nonprofit work abroad, her latest mountain hike, or her best trivia category.
Superpower: Helping students bust barriers to achieve their goals
“I really value how afterschool programming can help bring gaps for students and make a positive impact on communities.”