
Meet The Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Executive Director
CEO/Founder and Ordained Pastor
In 2014, Stephanie Abass founded EAGLES of Grace Inc., a nonprofit in Winston Salem's Boston-Thurmond community, supporting marginalized youth through mentoring, leadership programs, and Christian education. As a licensed minister in 2019, she expanded her work to serve up to 22 children aged 8-17. By 2022, EAGLES of Grace became an independent 501c3, with Stephanie as Executive Director, focusing on leadership development and community engagement. In 2023, Stephanie accepted her Apostolic ordination and is the founder and Apostle of Glory Temple of God Ministries, located in Winston Salem, NC. Abass resides in Winston Salem with her children Essence and Malaki. As a self-published author and Salem College Fleer student pursuing her bachelor's in Health Advocacy and Humanitarian Systems and Nonprofit Management it is her hope to be a catalyst for change in the community and in the lives of those she encounters.

NCWS
(Nesmith Community Writing Services)
Dorothy, a Garner native, graduated from Clayton High School and WSSU with a B.A. in English & Spanish in 2005. She founded NCWS LLC in 2008, offering tutoring and professional development services. With her family, Dorothy collaborates with S-Quad and EOG Inc. to promote community development and youth empowerment. Adult Academic Initiative -GED CERTIFICATION & CPR/First Aid Training and Certification. We actively seeking Learning Coaches for our academic program at Mount Tabor High School, to learn more about how you can be apart of this program click on the "Join Us" button below.

MENTOR/COACH
MVP (Men of Valor & Purpose)
I am honored to serve as the Male Mentor of Eagles of Grace MVP KINGZ. With four years of collegiate education and a CDL Class A truck driver, I bring a unique blend of experience to our mission. I aim to contribute to the expansion of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ through Eagles of Grace, nurturing men of excellence and valor.

Sports Performance Coach
I am from Salisbury North Carolina. In 2014 I relocated to Winston Salem and begin actively pursuing a career as a collegiate athlete. I received a bachelors in exercise science from Lees McCrae College & a Master's in Coaching and Sports Management from Rome City Institute in Rome, Italy. While maintaining my career as an overseas basketball player and Coach I have worked extensively to become an athletic trainer where I am the head coach of St. Brendan's in Tralee, Ireland and entrepreneur of GTA Athletics providing exceptional service to athletes and trainers in person and virtually. I am currently the CEO of GTA (Grind Time Athletics). A holistic basketball skills clinic and weight training program. My mission is to help student athletes like me to enhance their athletic performance and improve oneself as a person physically, spiritually, and mentally. My core values are discipline, integrity, and perseverance.

Public Relations Director
INTERNS NEEDED!
We are currently seeking Interns and Volunteers to lead our team of creatives in community engagement, marketing and social media management for the 2026 calendar term. If you are interested, please submit your letter of intent and resume by selecting the "JOIN US" button below.





