The Halifax County Department of Social Services Board has named Dora Ann Carter as its new director.
Carter replaces Norma Merriman who retired in September.
Carter was selected from a qualified pool of applicants and emerged as the top candidate after a rigorous interview and selection process.
Carter spent the last 13 years with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in its Division of Social Services.
She was a Program Consultant II. She served on the Regulatory and Licensing Team and was instrumental in monitoring the practices of private residential child care and child placement agencies throughout eastern North Carolina.
She also visited other county departments of social services to conduct evaluations for DHHS. Carter obtained her bachelor’s degree in political science from Fayetteville State University and obtained her master’s degree in social work from North Carolina State University.
Halifax County Manager Tony Brown said, “I am looking forward to establishing a positive working relationship with Ms. Carter and look forward to her joining our Halifax County team.”
DSS Board Chair Mary Mebane also applauded the selection made by the board. “Our board is excited to welcome Ms. Carter to Halifax County. Her extensive background in social work and familiarity with rural, northeastern North Carolina makes her an excellent fit for DSS and for Halifax County.”
Carter’s first day with Halifax County is December 1.
She is making plans to relocate to Halifax County in the near future.