President
Ronald "Trey" Lockhart
Trey is a 2012 graduate of River View High School. He graduated from Concord University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Professional Biology. After spending a year as an educator in the McDowell County school system, he graduated from the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy in 2021. He currently works as a Clinical Pharmacist.
“I wanted to start this organization in order to show the kids of McDowell that there are so many opportunities out there. I want them to know that it is ok to go out and do what YOU want to do, not what others expect you to do. I want them to see that it’s ok to be dreamers and that with determination, nothing is impossible. My goal for this organization is to inspire our youth and to help build our communities!”
Vice-President
Marla Addair
Marla currently resides in Beckley, West Virginia. She was a part of the first graduating class of River View High School in 2011. She attended Concord University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Professional Biology, and a Doctorate of Pharmacy from Appalachian College of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY-1 residency at the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She is now a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patient Aligned Care Team Clinical Pharmacy Provider.
“I chose to be a part of More LIFE to give back to McDowell County. My goal is to aid in providing resources for students to help them discover their talents and achieve their goals. McDowell County is full of gems! I can’t wait to see them all sparkle!”
Treasurer
Stacy Estep
Stacy is from Raysal, West Virginia. She has lived in McDowell County her entire life and wouldn’t have it any other way. She graduated from River View High School in 2015 before attending Concord University, where she graduated in 2018. She is currently working to complete her Masters in Educational Leadership.
“I chose to get involved in this program to help show the students and community the many different opportunities they have. I want to help them know that they CAN do whatever they want to accomplish, not what they feel they need to accomplish.”
Secretary
Lillian Justice
Lillian is from Iaeger, WV and attended River View High School. After graduation in 2016, she attended Concord University where she graduated in 2020 with a double major in Pre-Professional Biology (Molecular Biology) & Sociology (Criminology Emphasis). She is now in the AD Nursing Program at Bluefield State University!
“I chose to get involved with this organization to help educate the youth population about the endless opportunities available to them and to encourage them to pursue their dreams!”
School and Community Outreach Chair, Mt. View District
Nadia Johnson
Nadia is the Communities in Schools Facilitator at Mount View High School where she also graduated from in 2017. She went to Concord University to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology in 2021 and finished her Masters of Social Work in 2023.
“When the opportunity for More Life presented itself, I was eager to get involved as it provides me an opportunity to continue helping students achieve in areas that may seem unreachable at the moment.”
School and Community Outreach Chair, Sandy River District
Raven Nicholson
Raven was born and raised in McDowell County and currently resides in Raysal, WV. Raven attended WVU and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a Minor in Health Promotion. She is currently working as a travel nurse for WVU Medicine in the Emergency Department. She has worked in 5 hospitals across the entire state and is continuing to explore and take in all that WV has to offer.
“I chose to get involved with More Life because I am passionate about helping kids from our area to explore opportunities and learn about all the options they have when it comes to life after high school. I hope to offer expertise in acquiring scholarships and attending different camps and after school programs that have a huge impact on the lives of young adults. My husband is currently a math teacher and wrestling coach at RVHS, and we both just want to help the community however we can! I hope to get to meet and talk with students to answer questions and give information I wish I would have had at their age. I believe that anyone can be successful no matter where they are from or what adversity they face!”
Public Relations Chair
Courtney Roberts
Courtney is a 2012 graduate of River View High School. She currently resides in London, KY and works as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with CHI Saint Joseph London.
"I chose to get involved with More LIFE because I love their mission and wanted to be involved in supporting students from my hometown. I know from experience that some opportunities are not equal when it comes to life after high school and love that this organization is going to be able to provide some much needed support and assistance to kids in McDowell County."