Child Fatality Prevention Team

The Child Fatality Prevention Team reviews records of all fatalities in Carteret County involving children. The team meets on a case-by-case basis. All cases are reviewed to determine what, if any, improvements can be made within the community as a whole to provide services in Carteret County for the child population. A report is then submitted to the Board of Commissioners and to the State of North Carolina annually.

Statutory Authorization: NCGS 7B-1408.1.
Term: 3 years
Compensation: None

Meeting Date: Third Tuesday of the last month of each quarter
Meeting Time: 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Carteret County Health Department, 3820 Bridges Street, Morehead City, NC

* Indicates appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. 

Contact: Gail Calhoun, RN, Care Management Supervisor, (252) 728-8550; ext. 5784

Member NameRepresentingTerm Expiration
*Merle Hunt, Jr.Emergency Medical ServicesJune 30, 2027
*Josh PhillipsLaw Enforcement OfficerJune 30, 2026
*Heather BrowerParent of Child who died prior to 18th BirthdayJune 30, 2028
Jodi Lewis At-Large (Appointed by Local Review Team Chair)
Christine MoodyAt-Large (Appointed by Local Review Team Chair)
VacantAt-Large (Appointed by Local Review Team Chair)
VacantAt-Large (Appointed by Local Review Team Chair)
Vicki WankAt-Large (Appointed by Local Review Team Chair)
Dr. Randall WilliamsHuman Services DirectorN/A
Jessica AdamsDSS DirectorN/A
Nina Oliver
Health DirectorN/A
Haley CooleyDSS Staff MemberN/A
Ashley EatmonAttorney from DA's OfficeN/A
VacantExecutive Dir. of Community Action Agency or DesigneeN/A
Leslie Reynolds
Local School Superintendent or Designee N/A
Millie TempleDSS/CHS Board memberN/A
Melissa ReeseMental Health Professional (appointed by Mental Health authority)N/A
Antoinette BoskeyGAL  Coordinator or DesigneeN/A
Gail Calhoun, RN, ChairHealth Director or DesigneeN/A
Dr. Jessica Harrell, MDHealth Care Provider (appointed by Board of Health)N/A
Debra MassieDistrict Court Judge (appointed by Chief District Judge)N/A
Claudia JohnsonCounty Medical Examiner (appointed by Chief ME)N/A
Juliet RogersRepresentative of Local Day Care Facility of Head Start (appointed by DSS Director)N/A