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Meet the Newest Wilson College of Textiles Staff Members

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The Wilson College of Textiles staff members are committed to preparing the next generation of textile pioneers and innovators to enter the industry. Below, meet the newest staff members bringing their unique talents and skill sets to the Wilson College team.

Allison Blanchard

  • Position: Support Associate and Purchasing Agent
  • Department: Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science
  • Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina

Donna Bouffard

  • Position: Executive Assistant to the Dean
  • Department: Dean’s Office
  • Hometown: I was born in New Jersey, but I consider North Raleigh my home!

Andres Carrasquillo

  • Position: Senior IT Systems Administrator
  • Department: Textiles Creative and Technology Services
  • Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida

Hannah Carter

  • Position: Academic Advisor
  • Department: Academic Programs
  • Hometown: Hickory, North Carolina and Phoenix, Arizona

Carly Dressen

  • Position: Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Stewardship
  • Department: North Carolina Textile Foundation
  • Hometown: Holly Springs, North Carolina

Kam Heslop

  • Position: Assistant Director of Communications
  • Department: North Carolina Textile Foundation
  • Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Meredith Jeffers

  • Position: Sponsored Projects Development Specialist
  • Department: Dean’s Office
  • Hometown: Rochester, New York

Emily Lingenfelter

  • Position: Social Media Specialist
  • Department: Communications and Marketing
  • Hometown: Gridley, Kansas

Michael Odom

  • Position: Director of Development
  • Department: North Carolina Textile Foundation
  • Hometown: Kannapolis, North Carolina

Beth Palmer

  • Position: Multimedia Specialist
  • Department: Textiles Creative and Technology Services
  • Hometown: Wilmington, North Carolina

Nicolette Price

  • Position: IT System Administrator I
  • Department: Textiles Creative and Technology Services
  • Hometown: New Bern, North Carolina

Lauren Reggi

  • Position: Weaving Research Specialist
  • Department: Zeis Textiles Extension
  • Hometown: Wendell, North Carolina

Emily Richbourg

  • Position: Human Resources Specialist
  • Department: Dean’s Office
  • Hometown: Cary. North Carolina

John Rous

  • Position: Assistant Director of Leadership Annual Giving
  • Department: North Carolina Textile Foundation
  • Hometown: Clayton, North Carolina

Bailey Smith

  • Position: Extension Coordinator
  • Department: Zeis Textiles Extension
  • Hometown: Clayton, North Carolina

Sarah Stone

  • Position: Public Communications Specialist
  • Department: Communications and Marketing
  • Hometown: Austin, Texas

Sharon Wright

  • Position: Accountant
  • Department: Finance

Debbie Yates

  • Position: Contracts and Grants Accountant
  • Department: Research
  • Hometown: Huntersville, North Carolina