Our Organization

Durham Central Park is a five-acre city-owned park that is operated by Durham Central Park, Inc. a 501c3 non-profit organization. DCP Inc. holds a management agreement with the City of Durham to manage, develop and sustain the park. The city provides support services to the park including mowing the lawns, trash pickup and the downtown Ambassadors. All other maintenance, improvements and management of Durham Central Park are paid for by donations, grants, and program and rental income.

As a non-profit, Durham Central Park, Inc. is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and run by a small staff.

Staff

Erin Kauffman, Executive Director
Bryce Brooks, Project Coordinator

 

2022 Board of Directors

Executive Committee

  • Kharmika Alston, President
  • Allie Jaarsma, Vice President
  • Becky Hacker, Secretary
  • Michael Shiflett, Treasurer
  • Nil Ghosh, Past President
  • Chantal Winston, At-Large
  • Helena Cragg, At-large
  • Courtney James, At-Large

General Board

  • Ann Alexander
  • Martha Arango Lopez
  • Kaitlyn Breedlove
  • Ellen Cassilly
  • Javiera Caballero
  • Ann Evans
  • Dan Jewell
  • Jose Santibanez
  • Connell Smallwood
  • Hayley Thompson
  • Lee Ann Tilley
  • Alexandra Valladares
  • Ben Weber

Ex-Officio/Emeritus

  • Allen Wilcox
  • Curt Eshelman
  • Hank Majestic

 

 

Durham Central Park Inc.’s Non-Discrimination Policy

Durham Central Park, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national original, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status, in any of its activities or operations or activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors and provision of services. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and the general public.

Durham Central Park, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment and advertisements for employments, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or genetic information.