The Wayne Community College Association of Educational Office Professionals (WCCAEOP) has named its administrator and professional of the year and installed new officers.
Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement Renita Dawson was named Administrator of the Year for 2025.
Dawson was honored for recognizing the essential role of educational office professionals and ensuring they are valued, supported, and included in the organization. She was described as professional, compassionate, and someone who exemplifies leadership.
Student Activities Office Assistant Beatrice Birdine is the 2025 Educational Office Professional of the Year.
Birdine was recognized as someone who fully supports WCCAEOP and its goals by bringing new and exciting ideas to the organization. She was described as a passionate, team-oriented, resourceful individual whose innovation contributes to the success of her department.
The newly installed 2025–2026 officers of WCCAEOP are:
President: Krystle Anderson, computer based learning coordinator
Vice President: Andrea Tyson, career pathways specialist
Secretary: Kelvin Coley, assistant director of financial aid
Treasurer: Denise Zakrzewski, dental administrative assistant (through the fall of 2025) and Terrie Wellington, admissions and records specialist (through the spring of 2026)
WCCAEOP is a member of the NCAEOP. The NCAEOP is a support organization for educational office personnel and administrators. It provides professional development opportunities, insurance, and scholarships to members as well as a legislative platform to promote input into all educational matters in the state.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.