Robinette came to NCIA over nine years ago looking for a new challenge where she could directly help people in her day-to-day job responsibilities. Working in NCIA’s Human Resources department gave her that opportunity. “This is the first time I’ve worked in a position where I’m working directly with people and helping people on a daily basis,” she said. As part of her responsibilities, Robinette is in charge of payroll, as well as employee benefits, such as health benefits and workers compensation insurance.

Over the years, Robinette has learned a great deal, most notably professionalism and how to work with all types of personalities. She also has learned to be adaptive and versatile, and to be neutral and fair. With those attributes, Robinette has made herself known throughout NCIA as someone you can go to for help. “I’m about people and doing what I can do for people,” she says. “All of us have needed support at one time or another, so it’s a give and take. I’m happy that I have the opportunity to give back.”

Professionally speaking: “Professionally, I’ve grown considerably. I have learned so much – my team members have really helped and mentored me. I have been able to take on new challenges to achieve a lot of goals I’ve set for myself.”

Personally speaking: “I have formed great relationships here. I even met my husband while working here, and we were married in NCIA’s Youth in Transition School!”

NCIA is: a family, full of people wanting to make a difference

• Dana Ackerley, Director of Education
• Robinette Cager, Human Resources Assistant
• Cynthia Hodge, Residential Director
• K, NCIA Student
• Latasha Nelson, Client
• Johnny Pilgrim, Operations Manager
• Tom Scott, Executive Director
• Corrine Waters, Art Instructor