The mission of F1RST at NC State is to provide social, academic, and professional support and development to first-generation students at NC State. This organization is meant to prepare students for success during and beyond their collegiate careers.

Executive Board

Fannie Xi, President

Major + Year: Materials Science & Engineering, Junior

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Fun Fact: I am a huge Swiftie.

Dream Job: Drug Developer

Paw K’Pru Wah, Vice President

Major + Year:  Communication with a Public Relations concentration, Sophomore

Hometown:  Raleigh, NC

Fun Fact: I really want to go to Switzerland!!

Dream Job: Panda Cuddler

Jialing Hung, Secretary & Treasurer

Major + Year: Business Administration, Sophomore

Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC

Fun Fact: I can speak 2 languages

Dream Job: Investment Banker

Caniya Daye, Public Relations Officer

Major + Year: Science, Technology, and Society, Sophomore

Hometown: Windsor, NC

Fun Fact: I am majorly obsessed with K-pop and K-dramas! I could talk about this for hours!

Dream Job: Somewhere in healthcare administration supporting minority women

Darby Massey, Programming Chair

Major + Year: Genetics, Anthropology (intended), Sophomore

Hometown: Eagles Springs, NC

Fun Fact: My favorite ice cream is chocolate, specifically Turkey Hill.

Dream Job: Genetic Counselor

Maria Kanton, Past President & Alumni Advisor

Major + Year: Biochemistry, Senior

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Fun Fact: This is my fourth year on the F1RST team!

Dream Job: Mad scientist that takes down big pharma

Courtney Simpson, Advisor

Dream Job: Senior Director, TRIO Collegiate Programs