Mattie Gaddy-Parks is a member of NCSSM’s Enrollment Services Department, with her primary focus since 2005 being the school’s Admissions Department. Before serving as the Director of Admissions, Mattie served as the Associate Director of Admissions and as an admissions counselor covering most of eastern North Carolina and the state’s metropolitan areas. Since coming to NCSSM, she has served on various committees, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Campus Security and Safety, Native American Advisory Board, Admissions Advisory Council, Staff Senate, and Strategic Planning. In addition, she has developed and co-developed several J-Term courses, including explorations of Paris, New York, and Puerto Rico. While at NCSSM, Mattie has collaborated with some of the most brilliant and creative young people by serving as club sponsor for NIA, Legacy, Hope, and Africa Fest. She is passionate about empowering young people to see their true potential, and she can do that each day in her current role. Mattie holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Fayetteville State University and a master’s degree in public administration from North Carolina Central University.

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