Founder and Principal Consultant

Christine is a civic innovator and former local government professional. She founded Civility Localized (formerly Amplify Charlotte) in 2018. Raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, Christine Edwards has a passion for empowering the community towards action by providing the right tools. Christine earned her Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in Urban Management and Policy from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has been involved in numerous local volunteer organizations focused on advancing racial equity in government and civic life.

Brand Manager

A lifelong learner, proofreader, and writer, Elizabeth earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from Iona College before later studying law at Seton Hall. She has spent a decade working to improve storytelling and information delivery in the fields of Education, Nonprofit, Real Estate, and Finance. She is passionate about immigrant and refugee rights, as well as racial and economic justice. Elizabeth lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with her family.

Program Manager

Known for her attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to deliver results, Chiana has a proven track record of successfully implementing and managing complex projects for clients across industries. Chiana’s expertise in information management systems and risk management make her a valuable asset to organizations looking to streamline processes and mitigate risk. Chiana studied Management Information Systems and Services at the University of South Carolina Upstate. Chiana joined Civility Localized as a Program Manager at the inception of the Civic Impact Academy and spearheaded processes for the academy.

Content Specialist

A pioneer in the design space, Joel Quagraine is the Content Specialist at Civility Localized. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with a major in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ghana. Joel's passion for graphic design can be traced back to 2017 when he spent significant time working on logo and flyer design. As a graphic designer, he specializes in branding, marketing, and many other categories of design, including motion design. Joel lives in Ghana, West Africa.

Bilingual Engagement Specialist

Tiara is the bilingual engagement specialist for Civility Localized and the founder of Dual Vida Enterprises which supports educators who are looking to create fertile ground for Latinx/Hispanic students and families to succeed. dualvidaenterprises.com