Meet the Recruiters

Hometown:  Henderson, North Carolina
Degrees:  Bachelor of Arts, Strayer/US Army
                 MBA in HR Management, Villanova
Areas of Expertise:  Enrollment Services, Career Exploration, University Transfer, Military Service, Career & Technical Education, Student Ambassadors, and Title IX Investigator
Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech allows every student to walk in our doors and be themselves. We take great pride in being inclusive and progressive when reaching every student in Wake County and surrounding areas, to help them accomplish their career & education goals.
Favorite Wake Tech Program?  I love working with our Student Ambassadors. Our Ambassador program exposes participants to a vast array of opportunities in networking, public speaking, time management and many other professional skills throughout the year.
Hobbies:  All things fitness, spending time with family and friends, running a non-profit, and DJing! 
Partner High Schools: 

• East Wake High School
• South Garner High School
• Southeast Raleigh High School
• Knightdale High School

Hometown:  Dominican Republic & New Jersey
Degrees:  Associate in Engineering, Arts, and Science, Wake Tech CC
                 BS in Clinical Psychology, NC Central (In Progress)
College Involvement: Student Government President
Areas of Expertise:  Campus Visitation, Fluent in Spanish, Serving Hispanic/Latino
Why Wake Tech?  I started working for Wake Tech about two years ago because I wanted to reach students in Wake County to help them start fulfilling their Higher Education dream. I chose Wake Tech as my college because only at Wake Tech I was able to find so many people who were truly passionate about me being here. I loved the experience so much that I decided to stay here as a professional staff member.
Favorite Wake Tech Program?  My favorite service at Wake Tech is the Individualized Learning Center (ILC). As a student, I spent many hours at the ILC working on homework, projects, and preparing for upcoming tests. 
Hobbies:  Spending time with family and playing chess!   
Partner High Schools: 

• Wake Early College STEM
• Rolesville High School
• Wake Young Men's Academy
• Wake Cross Road Flex
• Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
• North Wake College and Career Academy
• Mary Phillips High School
• Garner High School
• Score Academy
• Longview High School
• Heritage High School

Hometown:  Gumberry, NC
Degrees:  BA in Exercise Science, UNC-Chapel Hill
                  M.Ed. in College Counseling & Student Development
College Involvement: Carolina Union Activities, Orientation Leader, Carolina Cupboard, Club Basketball, Internship with Academic Support for Student-Athletes at NCSU, and MyFutureNC Impact Fellow
Areas of Expertise:  Application and Enrollment Process, Academic Coaching, Higher Ed Research, Career Development
Why Wake Tech? I love the amount of opportunity at Wake Tech as there is a pathway and degree option for all students. We are actively doing the work to remove barriers so that college is accessible to EVERYONE.  I love that there are people that come from all walks of life in our community, and I get to hear their stories and interact with them daily. We are the largest community college in NC, but it feels like home. 
Favorite Wake Tech Programs?  Culinary Arts, I am excited to try our on-campus restaurant and teaching facility, Flavors. It provides a state-of-the-art teaching facility that connects classroom with critical workplace experiences.  Not to mention that you get to test out the incredible food created by our students!
Hobbies:  Playing sports and learning new ones, kickboxing, four-wheeling via the family ATV club! 
Partner High Schools: 

• Panther Creek High School
• Cary High School
• Green Hope High School
• Apex High School
• Apex-Friendship High School
• Holly Springs High School
• Fuquay-Varina High School
• Middle Creek High School
• Green Level High School
• Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
• Willow Spring High School

Hometown:  Wake Forest, NC
Degrees:  BA in Psychology, NC State University
                 Wake Tech CC, College Transfer
College Involvement: Student-Athlete, Group Fitness, Environmental Sustainability
Areas of Expertise:  Application and Enrollment Process, FAFSA Completion and Financial Aid, College Athletics, Event Planning
Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech is the college for anyone in the community! There is something here for everyone, and we provide resources to ensure your success! 
Favorite Wake Tech Program?  Baking & Pastry Arts (& the annual bake sales:-)
Hobbies:  Beach trips, stand up paddleboarding, and hiking mountain trails – especially if she can bring her dog!
Partner High Schools: 

• Wake Forest High School
• Wakefield High School
• Millbrook High School
• Sanderson High School
• Athen's Drive High School
• Enloe High School
• Leesville Road High School
• Broughton High School
• Wake Early College Health Sciences
• Crossroads Flex High School