10/12/2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Greater Sandhills Chamber of Commerce Announces New President Lynndora Thompson
[Spring Lake, NC] – [September 13, 2024] – The Greater Sandhills Chamber is excited to announce the appointment of Lynndora Thompson as the new President of the Chamber, effective September 23, 2024. Lynndora brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role, having served in various capacities within the business community. She will be succeeding Devon Newton, who has stepped down after accepting employment out of state.
As president, Lynndora's unwavering advocacy for business interests ensures that the Chamber can work for its members and the community. Her goal is to ensure that businesses speak with one voice, and membership in our Chamber gives businesses that voice. As President, Lynndora will strive for continuous and sustainable improvements in our region—in business, culture, arts and education, and partnerships.
Mrs. Thompson is the Southeastern Regional Organizer for Democracy North Carolina serving as on-the-ground support for our grassroots organizing work in Southeastern NC. As a Southeastern Regional Organizer, Mrs. Thompson works to build community-level power across lines of race, class, generation, and political affiliation. Mrs. Thompson locates, trains, and activates community members- especially the Black, brown, and low-wealth population who have historically been the targets of voter suppression- to build people's power, expand civic participation and leadership of underrepresented voters, and advance a range of voting rights and pro-democracy reforms. She is certified by the North Carolina State Board of Elections in Campaign Finance Compliance.
She obtained a bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature from Fayetteville State University and a master’s in Public Policy from Liberty University. She is a Lillian List Bootcamp graduate and a recipient of the North Carolina Democratic Party "Rising Star Award." In 2024, she joined the National Association of Human Rights Workers (NAHRW) and was certified by the Institute for Community Leadership and the Cumberland County Citizens Academy in Community Leadership.
Mrs. Thompson's dedication to improving the quality of life and upholding civil and human rights is further demonstrated by her role as a Commissioner on the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission Board (FCHR). In this capacity, she actively facilitates and advocates for programs, projects, and actions that aim to improve the quality of life and uphold the civil and human rights of all citizens, regardless of race, s*x, religion, creed, national origin, age, familial status, or disability. With her guidance, the FCHR provides valuable advice to City Council and County Commission members on enhancing human relations and promoting harmony and unity among racial, religious, and ethnic groups.
Mrs. Thompson's work as a Life Member of the National Council of Negro Women is not just a title, but a testament to her impactful contributions. She is a driving force in the North Carolina State Social Justice program, advocating for women of color and youth voting rights. Her role as the Statewide NCNW Communications Officer for North Carolina's 8-state strategy to mobilize voters is instrumental in bringing about change.
Mrs. Thompson's leadership and commitment to reengagement are further exemplified by her membership Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. As a member, she encourages non-partisan activity in the legislative, executive, judicial and regulatory affairs of the nation, provides fact-based information to voters for elections education, research and advocacy of critical issues, monitor national, state, and local legislation, voter registration, and civic engagement.
Mrs. Thompson was born in Manhattan, New York, and grew up in Moore County, North Carolina. She is married to Captain Dwight Thompson Jr. (RET), and they have three children.
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