Mitchell Currin

Finance and Human Resources Administrator

At the Trust

At the Trust, I manage the operating budget, day-to-day financial operations, record keeping, and human resources functions.  I support the administrative work of the leadership team to ensure we adhere to strong financial systems and controls.

I Work On

  • Financial Reporting
  • Budget development
  • Accounts Payable
  • Payroll and Benefits Administration

My Proudest Accomplishment

As the first Executive Director of the Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation, I was able to help a passionate group of volunteers build and develop a stable institution, as well as construct and move into a new state-of-the-art facility in 2022.  Personally, I progressed from running my first mile to completing two marathons within a two-year period.

Before I Got Here

  • Executive Director, Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation
  • Assistant Camp Director, YMCA Camp Cheerio
  • Assistant Director of Member Services, Wake Forest University
  • Program Director, YMCA of Northwest North Carolina

Education and Awards

  • Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, Wake Forest University
  • Masters of Public Administration, Concentration in Nonprofit Management, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Leadership Winston-Salem Flagship Class of 2023

When the Day is Done

I try to find balance between flowing out with community connection, whether on the trail, at a tailgate, or around a board game table, and quieter time with a run or a good book.  My biggest priority is time with my family.

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