Staff Parents of Young Children
- Holly Benson-McQueen serves as an Assistant Director of Student Employment. Holly is a two-time graduate from Appalachian State University with a BS in Sociology and a MA in Student Affairs Administration. Holly is passionate about connecting students with meaningful employment opportunities and experiences on campus during their educational career. In her free time, Holly spends time with her two-year old daughter, husband, and furbabies watching Football, reading new books, and taking walks at the Greenway. Contact Holly at bensonhn@appstate.edu.
- Summer Wisdom serves as an Associate Director in Community-Engaged Leadership and is an alumna of Appalachian. Her two living daughters are 10 months old and 3 and a half, and she also has 3 angel babies. Summer likes to swim, make art and play outside with her kiddos. She’s excited to connect with other parents of young children for tips, tricks, commiseration, and celebration. Contact Summer at wisdomss@appstate.edu.
- Jessica Hunter - I am a Boone native and currently serve as a case manager in the Dean of Students Office, with 13 years of experience working with children and families in my previous role as a social worker in child welfare. My husband and I are both full-time professionals, raising two young children, ages 4 and 1. We have been navigating the balance of professional responsibilities, family life, and maintaining fun without the support of a strong village. I am passionate about building community by sharing my knowledge of local resources, fostering connections, learning from others and making connections with families in the same season of life. Contact Jessica at hunterjn1@appstate.edu.