Washington Regional Chairs

Susan is from Washington, North Carolina

What year is your NC State student?
Freshman

What college is your NC State student in?
College of Animal and Life Sciences

What is your favorite NC State tradition and/or memory?
We are still learning the traditions and hope to make many great memories!

What single NC State resource has your student benefitted from the most?
Events and programs offered in her college.

One piece of advice for new Pack Parents?
Keep calm, and trust your student to be responsible for their day-to-day responsibilities.

Benefit(s) of joining the Pack Family Regions Network
Connecting with other families will be a great benefit of joining.

Connect with Susan via email at spilgree@hotmail.com

Meet Gwendolyn Barnes

Gwendolyn is from Greenville, North Carolina

What year is your NC State student?
2nd Year

What college is your NC State student in?
Poole College of Management

What is your favorite NC State tradition and/or memory?
Visiting my son Izayah during Parents and Families Weekend. I get to explore the campus with him and visit the various places he spends time at.

What single NC State resource has your student benefitted from the most?
Black Male Initiative (BMI) – This Living and Learning Village introduced and exposed him to other people and organizations.

One piece of advice for new Pack Parents?
Trust the process. Know that there is a safety net in place as your student grows into adulthood and independence.

Benefit(s) of joining the Pack Family Regions Network
You get to collaborate with other parents on ways to support your student and to also be a support for each other as well.

Connect with Gwendolyn via email at gwenbarnes50@gmail.com