I am a public servant, community leader, and advocate dedicated to building a better and brighter future for all North Carolinians. Through my leadership and involvement in government and with multiple nonprofit organizations, I am focused on improving the lives of our neighbors.
-Michael Evola
nothing about us, without us
Governor-Appointed Council Member
Michael serves the State of North Carolina as one of the youngest Council Members and Chair for two state, governor-appointed, councils, advocating to ensure North Carolina has the services and resources needed to eliminate barriers and provide full accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Initially appointed by Governor Roy Cooper and then reappointed by Governor Josh Stein, Michael has served as a Council Member on the North Carolina Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing since July 2021 and on the North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council since February 2024.
When you have a disability, you quickly experience the ways a community can often leave people behind, and that lived experience is what drives Michael to ensure that no one is ever disregarded.
Striving to lead with initiative to cultivate planned progress for everyone in our community.
Everyone in our community has the opportunity not just to survive but to thrive.
Locally
Community Shelter of Union County
Community Engagement Manager
Rotary Club of Waxhaw-Weddington
Club Member
Former Board Member and Community Service Committe Chair
Former Parks, Cultural & Recreation Advisory Board Member and Chair
Former Organization Advisory Board Member and Chair
Union County Department of Social Services
Former Family & Children's Medicaid Program Eligibility Specialist
Chamber Member
Chamber Ambassador
Leadership Union Graduate
Statewide & Nationally
National Council on Independent Living
ADA Civil Rights Subcommittee Member
Empowerment IN Access Committee Member
North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Management Institute Graduate
North Carolina Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Council Member and Chair, Former Vice Chair
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Human Rights Committee Member
North Carolina Institute of Public Leadership
Former Fellow
North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council
Council Member and Chair, Former Treasurer
Please feel free to reach out to Michael with any questions, comments, or concerns. He is happy to help in any way he can.
