Hey everyone! I am so excited to serve as your Community Coordinator for 3rd East Hunt, I am originally from Oxford, NC where I went to high school at the J.F. Webb School of Health and Life Science. I then continued my educational journey in Greenville, NC at East Carolina University, majoring in sociology with a concentration in law and society. I later added a minor in criminal justice as I began to build my passion for advocacy and procedural justice. I also obtained my Master’s degree in criminal justice from ECU with a focus in criminology.

A few of my previous professional roles include being a cabin counselor at YMCA camp Kanata, a graduate assistant at my alma mater, and serving as the lead resident counselor of activities and logistics for Duke pre-college programs! I aim to continue the tradition of making 3rd East Hunt a fun and safe space for students.

Most of my friends would definitely describe me as “nerdy” due to my involvement in marching band and other ensembles throughout my educational career.  This coupled with my love for video games, academic achievement, science fiction, and the wonders of our natural world. I am also into Herpetoculture, with reptiles being one of my favorite classifications of animals. While passionate about their care in captivity, I am vehement about the conservation of their habitats and investigating their natural behaviors. So, if you see me outside looking in the grass or under a rock, chances are pretty good that I found a cool critter!

Please reach out to me at jada.lucas@ncssm.edu if you have any questions or concerns! I am always happy to help in any way I can. 😁