Staff
Justin P. Burr
Executive Director
Justin.Burr@nc.gov | 919.707.0340
Justin Burr is Executive Director of the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission and President of the NC Outdoors Foundation. He joined NCYOEC in 2019 after 10 years serving as a state representative for Stanly County.
Alan Pomeroy
Deputy Director
Alan.Pomeroy@nc.gov | 919.707.4033
Alan Pomeroy is the Deputy Director, responsible for overseeing operations and program development. His background is in natural resources conservation and youth program management.
Layne Randolph
Finance Manager
Layne.Randolph@nc.gov | 919.707.4031
Layne Randolph has been with the Commission since 2022 and is the Finance Manager. She is an environmental science major and responsible for budgeting, fundraising, and grants administration.
Megan Law
Communications Manager
Megan.Law@nc.gov
| 919.707.4037
Megan Law joined NCYOEC in 2022 and is the Communications Manager. She leads the media and outreach efforts for the Commission, including marketing and events. Megan previously worked on communications operations in the private sector.
Noel Parra
Program Manager
Noel.Parra@nc.gov | 919.707.4032
Noel Parra is the Program Manager at the Commission and has a background in youth outdoor education and natural resources conservation. She leads the Trailblazers program and works closely with NC educators.
Anna McKnight
Grants Coordinator
Anna.McKnight@nc.gov | 919.707.4036
Anna McKnight is the Grants Coordinator, responsible for grants administration and database management. She is a public health major with a focus on value-based care.