William Buster is the first CEO & president of the New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE). He is a seasoned leader in philanthropy, who has dedicated his life's work to improving the social determinants of health and quality of life for all people. As a former senior vice president at the Dogwood Health Trust in Asheville, North Carolina, he led the impact team and oversight of the foundation's grantmaking and program-related investment strategies. Prior to joining the Dogwood Health Trust, Mr. Buster worked in a variety of positions including executive vice president of community investments at St. David's Health Foundation, owner and lead consultant for Common-Unity Philanthropic and Nonprofit Advisors, director of Mississippi and New Orleans programs, advisor to the president of Men and Boys of Color during nine years with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and program officer for the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation.

Rev. Toby Smith joined the interpretive staff at McLeod Planation Historic Site in 2020. McLeod is one of two places in the country that intentionally examines the issue of slavery from the viewpoint of the Enslaved; additionally, the site is an affiliate member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. In her capacity as a Lead Interpretive Aide, Toby interacted with guests from all over the world, found descendants of the Enslaved and planned cultural programming. In November 2021 Toby was promoted to the position of Cultural History Interpretation Coordinator for Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission. In that capacity she assisted in the planning of an international conference on the Stono Rebellion; formed new partnerships with several regional entities; gained her Certified Interpreter Guide designation and hired and trained new staff members. In October of 2022 Toby presented at a Clemson University symposium on cemeteries and in April 2023 spoke at a panel on international slavery held on the French protectorate of Reunion Island. She serves at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church -- 2023 marks her 17th year in service.