Meet Our Team
Donna Price, Officer Manager
Donna Shoup Price is the dedicated Office Manager for the Mount Olive Housing Authority (MOHA). She is known for her exceptional organizational skills and warm demeanor, Donna fosters a welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and colleagues alike.
As a well-rounded professional with a foundational background in education as a former teacher, she seamlessly blends structural leadership with a genuine, people-first approach. Donna takes pride in utilizing her unique skill set to streamline daily administrative operations while ensuring the community receives compassionate and reliable service
Sadio Sykes, Board Chair
Sadio Sykes brings more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare field, including extensive leadership and management experience in Virginia. During her tenure with Quest Diagnostics, she served as a supervisor responsible for managing and overseeing operations across more than 26 offices and two laboratories. Her professional background encompasses healthcare administration, staff supervision, and organizational leadership. She is also the owner and administrator of Fountain of Youth Residential Care, LLC, where she continues her commitment to providing housing, care, and supportive services to individuals in need. Sadio also served as Financial Secretary of the Carver Alumni Association. As Chairperson of MOHA, Sadio is dedicated to strengthening communities, expanding housing opportunities, and helping individuals and families achieve stability and independence.
Pernell Brickey, Board Vice Chair
Pernell “Nell” Brickey is a third-generation resident of Mount Olive. She attended UNC Greensboro, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business from Pepperdine University, along with a degree in Human Resources certification from Duke University. She has over 25 years of experience in human resources, staffing, and procurement. Her human resources experience, along with 10 years in real estate and property management, makes her a strong asset to the board.
Ed Fennell
Edward Fennell was born in Mt. Olive. He recently retired from Wolfspeed Inc., where he served as a campus wide departmental investigations and solutions specialist. He previously worked for Cooper Standard Automotive in Goldsboro for 24 years as a master machine set-up technician. He was also a Welder/fabricator contractor for Coopers. In his retirement, he spends his time giving back MOHA and ADLA Inc., as a forklift operator, safety compliance, and basic OSHA industry standards instructor.
Lauren Branch, Board Member
Lauren Branch is a Mount Olive native, local business owner, and marketing professional. She owns Lauren Branch Photography & Media and currently works with the Goldsboro Family YMCA. Her background and experience focus on marketing, public relations, and community outreach. She has a heart to serve and has served on several local boards, including the Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce, NC Pickle Festival, and the Mount Olive Downtown Promotions and Tourism Board, among others. Outside of the MOHA board, she currently serves on the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Duplin County NAACP, and the NC NAACP State Conference boards. Her experience in community outreach and previous position with the Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro bring a wealth of experience and a community-focused perspective to the board