November 23, 2021
Mackey named director of NC State scholarship program
Trisha Mackey
Trisha Mackey was named the inaugural director of the Transformational Scholarships Program in North Carolina State University’s College of Education starting Dec. 1.
Mackey is currently enrolled in East Carolina University’s doctor of education in educational leadership (EdD) program. Her current role is with NC State’s TRIO program as the academic and research coordinator. She has received the New Advisor of the Year Award from NC State’s Division of Academic and Student Affairs.
“With her background, experience and passion, Ms. Trisha Mackey will be a phenomenal director who helps us build a premier scholarship program that attracts and prepares the most promising future teachers for Eastern North Carolina and that becomes a national model for graduating highly effective teachers who serve in communities with greater needs but fewer resources,” says Anona Smith Williams, the College of Education’s associate dean for student success and strategic community engagement.
As part of her new role, Mackey will provide leadership in the creation, implementation, management and assessment of the program; create innovative curriculum, high-impact co-curricular and field experiences; and establish partnerships to build, sustain and advance the Transformational Scholarship Program’s mission and vision.
“The Transformational Scholarships Program directly aligns with my philosophy of education being a vehicle for social change,” Mackey says. “Providing financial and holistic support to these scholars has the potential to improve not only their lives, but the lives of their families, future students and their communities as a whole.”
Mackey received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond and her Master of Education in college counseling and student development from NC State.
-Information from NC State College of Education (Cherry Crayton, director of marketing and communication)