Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Leadership Team
Meet the Engagement Leadership Team!
Chiquitha Lloyd
Executive Director of Engagement, Access, and Supplier Development
Chiquitha Lloyd serves as the Executive Director of Engagement, Access, and Supplier Development. She is a transformational leader and seasoned consensus builder dedicated in service empowering individuals, families, groups, organizations, and institutions. With more than 28 years of experience in non-profit, education, government, health and community-based organizations, Lloyd leads the district’s effort to build a culture of inclusion for all students, families, employees, and suppliers. This includes district policies and procedures as well as classroom practices. In addition, she oversees Family & Community Engagement, Strategic Partnerships and Supplier Development. Lloyd holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma and Master of Business Administration from University of Phoenix. She is an Executive Certified Master Compliance Administrator and Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
Damon Willis MBA, M.Ed
Director of Engagement and Partnership Impact
Damon Willis is a strategic leader transforming education as the Director of Engagement and Partnership Impact at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. With a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Education, along with experience as a Broad Resident, his unique background combines corporate expertise with a deep commitment to equity. Known for designing systems that deliver measurable outcomes, his work has secured critical resources like mental health services, after-school programs, technology and more. He champions the alignment of schools, businesses, non-profits and communities to drive sustainable change for underserved students.
Skyne Betha
Assistant Director of Supplier Development
Skyne Betha has over twenty plus years’ experience in supplier development, purchasing and compliance. She is currently the Assistant Director of Supplier Development for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. In this role, Skyne seeks out suppliers and builds relationships through a competitive process. She ensures minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises (MWSBE) and other responsible vendors have a fair and reasonable opportunity to participate in the CMS procurement process. Skyne has received several awards and accolades and continues to be a champion in Charlotte and the Mecklenburg County region.