A Cheshire cat, a caterpillar smoking on a mushroom, a mad tea party, clever wordplay, and a little girl who navigates this strange world. To some, these bring to mind a childhood story and film adaptations. To those in the Meredith community, these mean much more.
t the opening night of the Green Chair Project “Chairity” event in September 2023, five interior design students were surrounded by a beautiful space they designed. They saw exquisitely designed vignettes and had the opportunity to network with donors and other designers. Most importantly, these students knew they were helping support families in need in Wake County.
When Jo Allen, ’80, assumed the presidency of Meredith College in July 2011, it was a homecoming like no other. As the first alumna president, Allen brought a unique perspective to her role, one that required her to recognize the ways Meredith had changed while honoring its past – and to explore how the College needed to evolve to maintain its relevance.
Christina Saraceno, ’17, was raised to believe she could do anything if she set her mind to it. Saraceno was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth, which has led to her using a wheelchair as the disability affects her four limbs and balance. Because of her diagnosis, many individuals have doubted her ability to achieve her goals. Saraceno has never let that deter her.
From a young age, Kenya Lawrence, ’07, sought out opportunities to teach. As early as junior high, she would tutor elementary students. In high school, she mentored middle schoolers through the Breakthrough Collaborative program and volunteered as a summer camp counselor.