Vicki Watson
Vicki Watson is the Executive Director and has overall management responsibility for the operation of the organization, to include fiscal, staffing, and operational. Vicki is also responsible for the Association’s policy and legislative work. She also serves as the lead for the CDBG Coalition. Vicki has been with the Association since 1998, having served as Assistant Director and Legislative Director.
She holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from George Mason University. A native of Virginia, Vicki resides in Fredericksburg, VA.
Mike Lightfield
Mike Lightfield, CPA is the Controller and has overall responsibility for maintaining the organization’s financial records and preparing all of the financial reports.
Mike is the owner of Columbia Tax Advisory Group, LLC and performs accounting services for several non-profits and local municipalities. He graduated from the University of Maryland and resides in Elkridge, MD with his wife and daughter.
Quinn Comstock
Quinn Comstock is the Project Coordinator and assists with various logistical aspects of the Association such as membership, advocacy, and annual Community Development Week planning. He previously served as an intern with both NCDA and COSCDA before stepping into this role.
Quinn holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs from American University, and he is an AmeriCorps NCCC alum. He is passionate about food security and community development both domestically and internationally, and currently resides in Washington, DC with his cat, Ripley.
Alisa Daniel
Intern – Public Policy
Alisa is a sophomore at Spelman College where she is a Presidential Scholar. She is majoring in Political Science and is deeply committed to advocacy and community outreach.
Alisa is an active member of the Morehouse-Spelman Pre-Law Society, where she participates in workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities with legal professionals. She also serves as a Wellness Ambassador for Spelman College, promoting a safe and supportive environment for students to engage in fitness, sisterhood, and overall wellness.
Amaya Daniel
Intern – Advocacy
Amaya is a graduate student at Wake Forest University where she is a Master Teacher Fellow. She is pursuing a masters in teaching specializing in Elementary Education interested in curriculum development.
Amaya completed her undergraduate education at Davidson College double majoring in Educational and Communication Studies. She is a part of the Education Student Leadership Council at Wake Forest University that participates in community engagement and development with local schools. She previously served as the Vice President of Rusk Eating House, which focuses on community, sincerity, and acceptance, and looks to address hunger and food insecurity in the Charlotte, NC community. She was also a member of the Davidson College Division I Swim and Dive Team.