Committee - Young Professionals

Eleanore “El” Wood is a Wisconsin native and is a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual. El loves helping business owners, young professionals, and professional women with all things financial planning. In addition to helping educate and empower the Charlotte community to increase their financial literacy, El enjoys spending time on the pickleball court with her husband Andrew. You can also spot her and her Corgi, Poppy, at her favorite Charlotte breweries.

As your local Comparion licensed agent, I am dedicated to supporting you in finding the ideal insurance coverage tailored to your needs. I make the process of choosing auto, home, pet, or life insurance easier by offering customized coverage from multiple carriers.

Hello everyone! My name is Nicole and I have a passion for public health, sales, recruiting, volunteering, and business. In my free time, I like to do yoga, go to coffee shops, try new food, and read books. I work at the American Red Cross as an Account Manager for Biomedical Services. I believe in building connections and creating a positive community. I look forward to collaborating ideas and bringing them to life. 🙂

As the Area Sales Manager at the Dunhill Hotel, I specialize in booking guest rooms and meeting spaces for groups, ensuring every event is seamless, personalized, and memorable. With a background in hospitality and a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences, I take pride in providing attentive service and thoughtful solutions that meet each client’s unique needs.

Originally from the Outer Banks, I’ve been proud to call Charlotte home since May of last year. I’ve loved getting to know the city and all it has to offer. Outside of work, you’ll often find me on my yoga mat or hanging out with my friends. I look forward to being a part of the young professionals.

Hi everyone! I am Casey the Program Coordinator for a local nonprofit here in Charlotte Hope for Harvest Youth Center. Part of my role includes helping work directly with the underserved families in our community which is something I am passion about as well help plan and execute events to help strengthen our community and network. When I am not working you can find me playing disc golf or at a local brewery with my chocolate lab Kato.

Jackson is an Investment Advisor with Sparta Wealth Partners, where he helps clients design investment strategies and financial plans aligned with their goals. A Raleigh native, Jackson graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Finance and Real Estate.

He brings a diverse background in wealth management and banking, with experience at Morgan Stanley, United Community Bank, and Cola Wealth Advisors. At Sparta, Jackson utilizes various platforms to deliver personalized solutions for his clients.

Now based in Charlotte, Jackson values building long-term relationships and guiding clients with clarity and confidence. Outside of work, he enjoys Chicago sports, traveling, and spending time with his Golden Retriever; Deebo.