Our Staff

Robin serves on the following boards and committees:

  • Wilson Forward Board of Advisors
  • Wilson Wellness Collaborative
  • Wilson Workforce Alliance
  • Area L AHEC Regional Advisory Committee
  • Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
  • NC Public Forum Education Partners Committee
  • NC Business Committee for Education
  • Business Advisory Council
  • Carolina Family Health Centers

Robin P. Williams

Executive Director

Robin was named the WEP Executive Director in 2017. She is a former board member and President of WEP. She works with board members, business partners, community members and Wilson County Public Schools to create opportunities for students and teachers to learn about careers. She also partners with WCS to promote and foster an environment that encourages, recognizes and supports teachers.

Robin was the former WilMed Healthcare Foundation Manager and President/Owner of RPW Consulting.

She holds a BS in Business Administration with minors in Marketing and Communications from Atlantic Christian College, now Barton College.

She is married to Kent Williams. They have two daughters Austin and Sydney, and a rescue dog Cooper.

Contact
252-281-6931
252-245-1509
rwilliams@wilsonedpartnership.com

Sherri Jernigan

Program Coordinator

Sherri brings a wealth of experience and a heart for education to the WEP team. With a Master of School Administration from East Carolina University and a bachelor’s degree in Child Development with K–6 certification from Meredith College, Sherri has dedicated her career to serving students, teachers, and the broader school community. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has spent years with Wilson County Schools in various roles, including classroom teacher, Beginning Teacher Coordinator, and many other impactful positions. A longtime volunteer and passionate advocate for the Wilson Education Partnership, Sherri has shown unwavering commitment to its mission.

Sherri Jernigan

Jessica-Michelle Gayot

Program Assistant Intern

Jessica is a junior at Barton College majoring in graphic design and mass communication. She is the SGA Vice-President and a Resident Assistant. She will work with WEP on social media posts and creating a marketing campaign for WEP.  We are excited about the upcoming year working with her.

Robin P. Williams

Executive Director

Robin was named the WEP Executive Director in 2017. She is a former board member and President of WEP. She works with board members, business partners, community members and Wilson County Public Schools to create opportunities for students and teachers to learn about careers. She also partners with WCS to promote and foster an environment that encourages, recognizes and supports teachers.

She serves on the :

  • Wilson Forward Board of Advisors
  • Wilson Wellness Collaborative
  • Wilson Workforce Alliance
  • Area L AHEC Regional Advisory Committee
  • Wilson Communications Committee
  • Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition
  • NC Public Forum Education Partners Committee
  • NC Business Committee for Education
  •  Business Advisory Council
  • Board of Directors for Carolina Family Health Centers.

Robin was the former WilMed Healthcare Foundation Manager and she is President/Owner of RPW Consulting.

She holds a BS in Business Administration with minors in Marketing and Communications from Atlantic Christian College, now Barton College.

She is married to Kent Williams. They have two daughters Austin and Sydney, and a rescue dog Cooper.

Contact
252-281-6931
252-245-1509
rwilliams@wilsonedpartnership.com

252.281.6931
113 East Nash Street
Suite 316
Wilson, NC 27896

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