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
Maria Kanton, President
Major + Year: Chemical Engineering, Senior
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Fun Fact: This is my third year on the F1RST team!
Dream Job: Mad scientist that takes down big pharma
Alex May, Vice President
Major + Year: Computer Science, Senior
Hometown: Pinehurst, NC
Fun Fact: I am on the NC State Club XC & Track Team
Dream Job: Vegan Bakery Owner
Jakayla Edwards, Secretary
Major + Year: Psychology, Senior
Hometown: Pinetops, NC
Fun Fact: I have a twin brother we’re the literal definition of night and day lol.
Dream Job: Psychiatric NP
Noah Champion, Treasurer
Major + Year: History BA, Junior
Hometown: Ellenboro, NC
Fun Fact: I had a Kidney Transplant when I was two.
Dream Job: Ambitious Angle: Secretary of State. Realistic: Lawyer
Johnny Nguyen, Director of Marketing
Major + Year: Business Administration, Senior
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Fun Fact: I like buying CDs despite not having a CD player
Dream Job: World famous pop star with an award-winning album.
Nicholas Cooke, Director of Community Outreach
Major + Year: Political Science 2025
Hometown: Roxboro, NC
Fun Fact: I can quote any The Office episode word for word
Dream Job: President has a nice ring to it.
Fannie Xia, Programming Chair
Major + Year: Materials Science & Engineering: Biomaterials Concentration, Sophmore
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Fun Fact: I’m deathly afraid of birds
Dream Job: Working with pharmaceuticals
Brianna Haynes, Alumni Advisor
Major + Year: Masters Student in Horticulture
Hometown: China Grove, NC
Fun Fact: I can eat an entire Taco Bell 12-pack of tacos in 15 minutes. Test me…..
