Jenell Yearwood with her son and daughter.
Jenell Yearwood has been with ACI-Dungarvin in North Carolina for almost 19 years, joining the organization in 2008 as a Case Manager. Today, she is a Team Lead, supervising Qualified Professionals providing support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Fayetteville and Garner areas. Jenell had an established career in the disability services field before joining Dungarvin, including working with youth in a psychiatric residential treatment facility, and as a Group Home Manager and Case Manager for other service providers.
What do you like most about your job at Dungarvin?
I like the people I work closely with and being able to assist the people we serve in any capacity so their needs are met.
What do you like to do for fun, and what are two or three of your favorite books or movies?
Crafting, traveling, watching television, spending time with my family and friends, and shopping. My two favorite movies are “White Christmas” with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, and “Sounder” with Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
My greatest achievements are staying true to myself and not allowing outside influences to change me. My most important and gratifying achievement is raising two smart, intelligent, educated great children (daughter, 45, and son, 48).
What do you value most about your Dungarvin team?
I’ve been with the Wilmington, North Carolina, team for 18 years. We have great respect for each other. We are able to lean on each other when needed, and that makes us more like family than coworkers. It is because of our relationships that we set aside one day a month to gather together for luncheons.
If you weren’t working for Dungarvin, what would be your dream job?
I am 68 years old. My dream job is soon going to be RETIRED, and I will just continue to travel.