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Howl About You

Employee Spotlight Series

NC State employs more than 8,000 employees who work across a multitude of colleges, divisions, departments, offices and units that spread across the state. Even though some of us have developed close professional relationships and friendships with colleagues, for many of us getting to know anyone other than our daily co-workers is difficult. That’s why we’ve created Howl About You, a page where we shine a spotlight on our employees by letting them share five facts about themselves. As you read the entries on Howl About You, we hope you discover someone who shares the same professional or personal interests as you and make a connection with them. 

Learn how to participate in Howl About You!


Melvin “Jai” Jackson

Interim Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence and Strategic Practice
Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity

Melvin "Jai" Jackson

I’m a proud North Carolinian born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.

I’m a twin and a parent to identical twins. Double the trouble and all of the fun.

I’ve worked and lived in Santiago, Chilé, and Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, pursuing my love of education, outreach and engagement.


I think the most peaceful place on campus is the balcony on the fifth floor of Hunt Library. The views, the breeze and the peace are rejuvenating.

I enjoy thrilling sports like skydiving, Formula One race car driving and motorcycle riding.

How To Participate

We’d love for you to submit five facts about yourself so we can share them on our website and/or in Howl You Know, the HR newsletter. Just fill out this form, and our communications team will review your submission for publication. If you have questions or know of an employee who would be great for us to spotlight, send an email to hrcommunications@ncsu.edu and write Howl About You in the subject line.