Vocational Opportunities of Cherokee, Inc.
Administrative:
Latonna Plummer, Executive Director
Sasha Jumper, Assistant Director
Emma Perez, Receptionist
VOC was established in 1973 to provide vocational rehabilitation services to all members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. In 1985, services were extended to all people in Jackson and Swain Counties. In 2000, services were expanded to provide work opportunities to adults with barriers to employment. VOC is a private, NC non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors and is an entity of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The Year 2023 marks our 50th year serving individuals with disabilities.
Board of Directors
Finance:
Candice Harris, Financial Data Processor
Celebrating 50 Years: 1973 - 2023
VOC Staff
Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Services:
Sheila Cole Conner, VR Counselor
Linda West, Case Management Specialist 1
Priscilla Squirrell, Case Management Specialist 2
Client Services:
Magda Sanders, Client Services Manager/ Vocational Evaluator
Amanda Washington, Client Services Coordinator/ Employment Specialist
Jacob Sanders, Client Services Assistant/ Job Coach
Camron Olivas, Client Services Assistant/ Job Coach
Kyla Moore, Client Services Assistant/ Job Coach
Scarlet Jones Palmer, Interim Client Services Assistant
Casey Crowe, Housekeeper/ Automotive Detailer
Will Poolaw, Housekeeper
Joshua Pruett Moore, Housekeeper
Thomas Smith, Car Wash Attendant
Gil Biello, Document Shredder
Mission Statement
VOC believes that persons served should always be treated with dignity and respect while having culturally enhanced opportunities, as they become self-sufficient individuals at home and within their community. VOC offers employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment through meaningful work while empowering them to reach their fullest potential.
Kimlyn Lambert, Chair
Alan Ensley
Merritt Youngdeer
Shelli Buckner
Dinah Harry
Business Contract Services:
Rafelita Magana, Scheduler/ Assistant