Type Of Business:
Student assistance nonprofit organization
Expertise:
Government relations; Partnership building; Alternative education
Major Product/SVS:
Assistance to 37 local affiliates serving 42 North Carolina counties; Connecting students and families to community resources
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Curriculum Instruction, Special Education and Educational Leadership, North Carolina State University (1984)
Affiliations Awards:
AASA; ASCD; National Mentoring Partnership; Federal Mentoring Council; National Governance Council
Charity:
Mentoring Nonprofits, Federal Mentoring Council
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
20
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, commitment, passion and good mentors.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after being recruited by the North Carolina Business Committee for Education.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Harrill has run a statewide nonprofit for more than 20 years. She serves on numerous national committees, including the Federal Mentoring Council and the National Governance Council.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing the organization's partnerships; Handling government relations; Working with school districts
Awards/Honors:
Razor Walker Award, University of North Carolina (2011); Outstanding Alumni Award, North Carolina State University (2007); Education Award, North Carolina's Order of Long Leaf Pine (1991)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Harrill will retire, perform national consulting, mentoring, and coaching, and work with communities and states.