Our Staff

Originally from Scotland, Louisa is now officially "Southern" after living in NC for more than half her life. She has a background in writing and editing but is now focusing on graphic design and marketing. She has an MFA in creative writing and has worked as a reporter, technical writer, English instructor, proofreader, and marketing writer in the past. She currently lives in Elon with her family, parakeet, and dog, Roxy!

Clay is the Hirsch Wellness Network’s first executive director and began the position July 1, 2023 after serving for 18 months on the Hirsch Wellness Board of Directors. Clay earned a B.F.A. in Communication Arts from ECU and has worked as a creative services director, art director, and marketing director for several educational, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations over his 35-year career. He has worked with a client list that includes Amtrak, Bob Timberlake, Dustin’s GreenHouse, GTCC, J.D. Edwards, NPR, SherrillTree, Southeastern Theatre Conference, UNC, UNCG, UNCSA, and the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. Clay lives in the NC Triad with his wife Amy and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family. His interests include traveling, music, hiking and making photographs.