Principal

Terry joined Level Up-Strategies in April of 2021.  

He graduated from Albany State University in Albany, Georgia with a bachelor's degree in English, earned his master’s degree in African American World Studies from the University of Iowa and his PhD in English from Georgia State University in Atlanta.  

Terry provides client-specific grant writing services for our clients. In addition, he works with clients across a range of business strategy needs.    

Terry sees words like individual keys. The right combination of words can unlock any door. For him, writing a grant is about telling the story of an organization and the impact they are having. One organization, one grant at a time, Terry believes he can help change the world. 

When not in the office, Terry is an avid cyclist and outdoorsman who loves spending time with his wife and two children. 

Dawson joined Level Up Strategies in 2022, after graduating from Montreat College with a BS in Christian Ministries. Starting as an Office Administrator, Dawson quickly demonstrated his dedication and skills, leading to his transition to the role of Grants Strategist in the summer of 2023.

In his role as Grants Strategist, Dawson enjoys walking alongside non-profit clients, helping them achieve their goals of serving the community's underserved populations. His expertise in grant coordination and genuine care for client success make him an invaluable asset to the team.

When not at the office, Dawson is an avid outdoorsman, often found fishing with friends or hiking and kayaking with his wife. Originally from Old Fort, NC, Dawson's love for the mountains reflects his deep connection to his home and inspires his work and personal life."

Kirk joined Level Up Strategies in June 2024, following his graduation from Furman University with a BA in accounting in 2022. Prior to that, he gained valuable experience working at a small public accounting firm for two years.

As a Staff Accountant, Kirk is passionate about providing accounting services to both non-profit and for-profit small business clients. His expertise helps them effectively manage their financial records and achieve their organizational goals.

Outside of work, Kirk maintains an active lifestyle by hitting the gym, exploring hiking trails, and enjoying beach outings. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, he spent his high school years in Cary, North Carolina. Kirk’s ultimate goal is to obtain his CPA license.

Brandon has been with Level Up since February 2025 as a bookkeeper. His unique passion for mental math and coding fueled him to obtain his BA in accounting from California State University, Chico in 2024 and pursue accounting as a lifelong journey. Boasting certification in Python, CSS, and HTML, Brandon is focused on getting things done the right way, and uses his technological savviness to combine efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.

At Level Up Brandon finds fulfillment in assisting and connecting with others and will always go above and beyond to ensure client satisfaction. He believes combining professionalism and friendliness fosters the strongest partnerships for both colleagues and clients alike.

Outside of work, Brandon pursues reading, eating, fishing, boating, weightlifting, gaming, board games, sports, and friendly competition. Lastly, he will never shy away from a mental math problem.

 Jessica-Faith graduated from UNCW with her B.A. in Literature and Cultural Studies and a minor in Linguistics. Before joining the Level Up 

team she worked as a freelance piano teacher, writer for the UNCW Alumni Association, and a research assistant for Tigermoth Creative.

When not working with you or the team Jessica is an avid reader and still plays piano every chance she gets. She loves going out to eat with her husband and hanging out with her friends and family as often as possible. If you ever have any recommendations, she's always eager to hear them so don't be shy!

As our client support specialist, Jessica-Faith is passionate about making sure you are heard. Never shy away from sending an email or giving us a call because she is genuinely happy to help!

Jessica finds joy in making things run smoother, faster, and with way fewer manual steps. As a Data Intelligence Analyst, she is always on the lookout for ways to streamline workflows and eliminate repetitive tasks, freeing up time for more creative and impactful work. 

When Jessica isn’t knee-deep in code, you’ll find her cuddling up with a cat and book or trying out a new recipe. She believes in working smarter, not harder—and that includes figuring out how to automate bathroom cleaning (still a work in progress). 

Also, if you ever need a teammate for trivia night, Jessica’s your person—she may not know all of the answers, but she’s a great cheerleader!

Mare Glenn has over thirty years of experience leading high-level programs, projects and initiatives for McCormick & Company. She spent ten years in IT managing the delivery of SAP across a global organization and has twenty years in the business in Finance and Shared Services. 

She was recently the head of the Robotics Process Automation Center of Excellence (COE) at McCormick & Company where she leads of team of five Automation Developers using UiPath Studio.  She has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1991 and is licensed to practice in Maryland and in North Carolina, and she has over twenty years of experience with individual tax preparation and filing.

Outside of the office, her passion for music runs deep, she loves to travel, is a professional photographer and enjoys skydiving.