Gwendolyn Barnes is from Greenville, NC and has a student in the Poole College of Management. Learn more about Gwendolyn below.

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 also to be a support for each other as well.

Connect with Gwendolyn via email at [email protected]