Dr. Danielle A. Harrison, a native of Guilford County, is a graduate of Guilford Technical Community College, Guilford College, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, and Northcentral University, including two undergraduate degrees in criminal justice, a master’s degree in adult education, and a doctorate in general education administration.

With 18 years of experience in workforce and people development, she began her career with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, fostering her passion for supporting personal and professional growth. Dr. Harrison has taught and developed workforce curricula at Piedmont Triad higher education institutions, including North Carolina A&T State University, where she served as the Field & Clinical Experience Coordinator and PRAXIS I Facilitator in the College of Education.

Dr. Harrison also worked as a Health and Human Services Training and Quality Manager, where she trained and provided strategic planning and workforce analyses. She is now the Executive Director of the Guilford County Workforce Development Board and the President of the NC Triad National Forum for Black Public Administrators Chapter.

Notable honors include the 2022 Triad Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree and 2024 Black Business Ink Honoree. Dr. Harrison is also a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Fred Henry Jr. has more than 20 years of experience in workforce development in various areas, including employment services, career counseling, programs, and business engagement.

A native of Winston-Salem, NC, Fred attended public school in Forsyth County before enrolling in North Carolina A&T State University. There, he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Master of Science Degree in Student Personnel/Human Resources Business Industry. Most recently, Fred received the professional designation of a Certified Workforce Developer from the National Association of Workforce Boards through NC State University’s Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) and the NC Workforce Development Leadership Initiative.

Fred is a workforce development professional, passionate about serving this community and seeing the citizens of this state prosper. In 2011, he received the City of Greensboro’s “2010 Employee of the Year for Core Values.” He enjoys building relationships through his workforce and economic development endeavors. Fred is also the proud father of a 10th grader, Fred C. Henry III, better known as “Tre.”

David brings a diversified background in management, account management, career advising, B2B development, and workforce development. He firmly believes in everyone having opportunities and providing the proper resources to individuals and employers. David’s industry sectors include Skilled Trades, Transportation and Logistics, Construction, and Advanced Manufacturing. Being an ACT Authorized Job Profiler, David has additional resources to help employers locate the best candidate for specific roles or find and keep individuals for those “hard to fill” positions. 

Deregaryl “D” Covington was raised in Durham, North Carolina and moved to Greensboro to attend ”The” North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. After graduating, he decided to remain in Greensboro and pursue a professional career. “D” has always connected with those society overlooks, which was instilled in him by his parents. He turned those life lessons into a mission of serving others. He is currently a CAREER Navigator, assisting those desiring to create better lives for themselves and their families. By going out and engaging them in the community, they provide training, job support, and barrier support services.

Irving serves in a variety of capacities here at GuilfordWorks. It’s obvious that he loves what he does because he is always anxious to pitch in wherever needed and ready to do the things that the rest of us can’t. Irving has been with us for years and aspires to continue growing in every aspect.