Hometown: Henderson

Education

• MBA, HR Management, Villanova University
• BA, Strayer University/U.S. Army

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 and 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 nonprofit and DJ-ing

Hometown: New Bern

Education

• MS, Criminal Justice, North Carolina Central University
• BS, Criminal Justice, Elizabeth City State University

Areas of expertise: Student success, career exploration, academic advising and outreach.

Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech Community College has something to offer everyone. Wake Tech will meet students where they are to help foster them into careers aligned with their dreams and goals. It is a place for opportunities, growth, and success, not only for the students but also for faculty and staff.

Favorite Wake Tech program: My favorite Wake Tech program/resource is the student services Care Center. The Care Center provides students with several resources to help them stay on track. Wake Tech invests in the well-being of its students by providing resources such as success coaches, the Nest food pantry, transportation assistance, mental health counseling and much more.

Hobbies: Interior design, baking, painting, DIY projects and all things fashion.

Partner high schools

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

Hometown: Washington, D.C.

Education

• MS, Educational Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship, UNC-Chapel Hill
• BS, Economics and African/African American Diaspora Studies, UNC-Chapel Hill

Areas of expertise: Student success, admissions, community outreach and partnerships.

Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech is the best place to explore your interests at a reasonable price. Not only do we have your traditional programs involving STEM or the humanities, but there are also so many career programs on campus. Therefore, unlike many traditional four-year institutions, at Wake Tech, you could experiment with a trade class at the same time you are taking a language or more traditional subject like history.

Favorite Wake Tech program: My favorite Wake Tech program/resource is the Care Center. I started my Wake Tech journey in the Care Center, and I love the support it provides students. In the Care Center, students can get mental wellness assistance, food assistance, financial literacy education, student success coaching, emergency financial aid and much more. The staff truly care about supporting students, and it is a very rewarding place to work.

Hobbies: Cooking, food festivals, watching sports

Partner high schools

• Apex High School
• Apex Friendship High School
• Cary High School
• Green Level High School
• Green Hope High School
• Middle Creek High School
• Panther Creek High School
• Raleigh Charter High School
• Willow Spring High School

Hometown: Ahoskie, N.C.

Education

• M.Ed., Adult Development & Learning, Strayer University
• BA, Anthropology, UNC-Chapel Hill

Areas of expertise: Student success, career exploration, academic advising and outreach.

Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech represents opportunity, community and growth. I was drawn to an institution that not only values student success but actively invests in creating equitable pathways for diverse learners. Wake Tech's commitment to innovation and student support aligns perfectly with my passion for helping students build confidence, find direction and pursue their goals with purpose.

Favorite Wake Tech program: My favorite Wake Tech program is the First in Flight initiative. I’ve had the privilege of working closely with first-generation students, and this program creates a sense of belonging while giving students the tools, confidence and support they need to thrive. Seeing students connect, grow and realize they're not alone is incredibly rewarding.

Hobbies: In my free time, I love discovering local restaurants, hitting the gym, binge-watching good shows, traveling whenever I can and finding new spots around the Triangle to relax and recharge.

Partner high schools

• Athens Drive High School
• Broughton High School
• Central Wake Charter High School
• East Wake Academy
• Enloe High School
• Franklin Academy
• Leesville Road High School
• Sanderson High School
• Wakefield High School

Hometown: Herndon, Va.

Education

• MPA, Georgia State University
• BA, Political Science, Norfolk State University

Areas of expertise: Student success, career exploration, community building and outreach.

Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech Community College is a treasure trove of resources for students and adults looking to level up their skills for a new career. Our open-door policy creates a sense of belonging and gives hope to the community we serve.

Favorite Wake Tech program: My favorite Wake Tech program is the College & Career Promise dual-enrollment program. This program allows eligible high school students to take college credit classes for free. This saves students time and money spent at their four-year institutions.

Hobbies: Coaching basketball, traveling, doing community service

Hometown: Lynn, Mass.

Education

• BA, Spanish, Duke University

Areas of expertise: Resources for Latino students, program exploration and academic advising

Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech helps students not only achieve their academic goals, but also their life and career goals. The different paths that students can take shows the vast number of options that they have here at Wake Tech. I believe that Wake Tech is an excellent option for just about anybody wanting to continue their education.

Favorite Wake Tech program: My favorite Wake Tech program/resource is the academic advisors teams. Students from many different backgrounds come to Wake Tech, and the advisors assist in helping the students plan out how their path at Wake Tech will play out. There are advisors on every campus and provide assistance with 10+ career fields.

Hobbies: Boston sports, collecting vinyl records and video games

Hometown: Sanford

Degrees: BS, Child Development, Meredith College

Areas of expertise: Short-term training options

Why Wake Tech? Wake Tech has something for everyone!

Hobbies: Reading, entertaining, cooking, beach