Our Team

Our Executive Director, Janice, has been with AT since she founded the agency in 1990. Today, Janice’s leadership, vision, and direction guide the future of Adoptions Together in our community. With more than 30 years experience in child welfare and mental health advocacy, as well as raising 4 children who joined her family through birth and adoption, Janice is uniquely qualified to lead the agency as we move into the next 25 years serving families. Janice enjoys taking long walks with her 3 dogs and spending time with her husband and family.

Dawn Musgrave, Associate Director/General Counsel, joined Adoptions Together in 1992. She represents the agency in adoption cases and oversees its business operations, including finance, human resources and information technology systems. Dawn is an active advocate for the rights of children, particularly those impacted by the public child welfare system, and frequently consults with policy makers on matters relevant to families and children. Her favorite quote is “There’s no such thing as other people’s children.” Dawn has two children and two granddaughters who bring her much joy.

Alisha designs and oversees pre-adoption training, continuing parent education, and professional training in the community. She received her bachelors from Skidmore College in English and Spanish and her Masters in Social Work in Maternal and Child Health from UNC Chapel Hill. During her graduate studies, Alisha focused on issues surrounding adoption, foster care, and early childhood mental health. Alisha enjoys yoga, reading Oprah Magazine, and spending time with her husband and their cat, Tom Berenger.