Amy Jackson-Kincaid is a District Administrator for the Guardian ad litem program which is administered through the NC State Administrative Office of Courts. She began her career with the program as a volunteer in 2013, hired as a full-time Program Supervisor in 2017 and most recently promoted as the Guardian ad litem District Administrator. She was awarded a Certificate for Professional Excellence by NC Chief Justice Paul Newby at the Guardian ad litem Statewide Conference in October, 2022.

Amy is an ordained minister and works as an On-Call Chaplain for Amorem (formerly Burke and Caldwell Hospice) and serves on numerous boards in Burke County including the Board of Trustees at Western Piedmont Community College (current Past-Chair) and UNC Health Blue Ridge. She received a Masters of Divinity from North Greenville University and a Bachelor of Arts/Sciences in Criminal Justice from Lees-McRae College.

Amy is a highly motivated professional with a service mentality and wants to make a difference in the lives of others and the community in which we live. Amy is a lifelong resident of Burke County and is inspired daily by her husband Charles, their 3 adult children, grandsons EJ and Brooks, and she is expecting a new baby grandson soon!

Karen Milner, a member of the Rotary Club of Morganton Board of Directors works with Amy as a Guardian ad litem and had this to say about her - “Known for her relentless advocacy for children, Amy is a pillar of support for both the community and the volunteers she guides. Her compassionate nature extends beyond her professional duties as she spends her weekends volunteering as a Chaplain for Amorem Hospice offering comfort and support to those in need. Amy’s determination and empathetic approach make her an invaluable asset to both her professional and volunteer commitments. Her leadership and unwavering commitment recently led to her well-deserved promotion.”