Johnesta Norvell
President, Board Director
Johnesta has been a part of CA Charlotte since its arrival to the Queen City in 2013. The Clawstle has served as a second home to her three daughters Joi, Jewel, and Justice. Johnesta believes that Allstar Cheer helped them build community in a time of transition; A community that has become family. As a former Howard University Cheer Captain, Johnesta believes that cheerleaders have the ability to can change the game! Johnesta says "I believe that it is my responsibility to use my talents to bless others and make the allstar cheer experience as rewarding and fulfilling as possible." Former Treasurer for Heart of the Clawstle, Johnesta is excited to serve in the role of President and hopes that you will join us in our mission of being the Heart of the Clawstle.
Brinley McGill,
Vice President, Board Director
Brinley McGill has been a part of CA Charlotte since 2016. She has three daughters, Amoi, Emri and Moni (aka Tooda!), all of whom absolutely love cheer and they are Brinley's world. Brinley says, "My passion for Heart of the Clawstle stems from my ongoing love for helping people, professionally and personally, wanting to see change and be a part of it and, ultimately, making a positive difference in the lives of others!"
Megan Lorusso,
Secretary
Megan Lorusso has been a part of CA Charlotte since 2018, when her daughter, Maddy, discovered cheer as a source of confidence, strength and encouragement. Megan found a passion for the mission of HOC when the financial strain of the pandemic threatened to compromise her family's ability to afford cheer. Megan says, "Cheer is a source of stability and structure for athletes. Without it, I don't know how Maddy would have coped with the loss of her Papa and all of the stress of the pandemic. When there is instability in other areas of their lives, this is when athletes need cheer most. I want to be a part of an organization that can provide that respite for families in their most vulnerable times."
Pam Guinn,
Treasurer
Shana Fox,
Committee Chair Lead
Shana Fox has been at CA Charlotte since 2021 and got involved with HOC in 2023. Shana is one of the original Founding Members and former Owners of Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte, Inc. – Charlotte’s fastest growing fundraiser responsible for raising over $5 million since 2015 for local breast cancer survivors. Additionally, she is a two-time judge for Hands for Holly’s nation wide show, Kids With Cancer Got Talent. She is passionate for serving her community, ballroom dancing, and the University of South Carolina where she was a former Gamecock Cheerleader and Choreographer. However, her proudest achievement is her and husband Ken’s two children Hayden and Griffin. She believes that success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s about what you inspire others to do.
Kim Ferruzzi,
Founder, Director,
Chair of Service Committee