Meet the Staff

Veronica C. Hairston

Interim Executive Director of Student Activities & Campus Involvement/Advisor to the Student Government Association
vcharris@ncat.edu - 3rd Floor, Student Center, Suite 320

Veronica C. Hairston, '09, '17 M.S. serves as the Interim Executive Director of the Office of Student Activities and Campus Involvement at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. A proud two-time Aggie from Richmond, Virginia, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences in 2009 and a Master of Science in Adult Education with a concentration in Higher Education Administration in 2017. Mrs. Hairston is passionate about fostering student engagement, leadership development, and meaningful campus experiences that support student success. Prior to her current role, she served as the Assistant Director for Student Activities and Student Government Association Advisor, mentoring student leaders and overseeing numerous campus traditions and leadership initiatives. A former Student Government Association Historian during the 2008–2009 Bass Administration, she remains committed to developing future Aggie leaders. Mrs. Hairston is a Spring 2007 initiate of the Alpha Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. 


Tyler V. Mastrogianakis

Assistant Director of Student Activities/Advisor to the Student University Activities Board
tvmastrogianakis@ncat.edu - 3rd Floor, Student Center, Suite 320

Tyler, originally from High Point, is a proud double graduate of Appalachian State University, where he earned both a Master of Arts in Student Affairs Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies. He is an active alumni member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity and has served in various professional roles at Appalachian State University, Texas A&M University, Pennsylvania State University, and the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. With over a decade of live event experience, Tyler has focused on building connections with students, fostering leadership development through creative and new events, and focusing on building the best overall student experience. He is passionate about empowering students to recognize their potential and equipping them with the tools to create meaningful change on their campus, and their communities.


Brandon Ratliff

Assistant Director of Student Activities/Advisor to the Joint Greek Council
bmratliff@ncat.edu  3rd Floor, Student Center, Suite 332

Brandon M. Ratliff, a native of Laurinburg, NC,  is a graduate of Winston-Salem State University and East Carolina University with a Master of Adult Education with concentrations for Student Affairs and College Instruction. He is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America Inc., Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Inc., Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honors Society, and Order Of Omega Greek Honor Society. For almost 15 years, Ratliff has connected and provided leadership development for fraternity men and student organizations as a freelance facilitator for various universities and within his previous roles at East Carolina University and North Carolina Central University.  He seeks to challenge and support students through honest and intentional interaction, empowering them to use their innate talents to foster positive change. 


Pascha Miller

Assistant Director of Student Activities/Special Projects
pymiller@ncat.edu - 3rd Floor, Student Center, Suite 332

Pascha Miller, a Greensboro native, returned home after spending 17 years in Los Angeles County, California, where she worked in the education and nonprofit sectors, providing mental health services and support to diverse communities. Prior to joining the Office of Student Activities, she served in the Office of Intercultural Engagement, where she planned and facilitated numerous campus-wide programs centered on culture, community, and spiritual life. Pascha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Phoenix. She is passionate about creating meaningful experiences that connect students, encourage personal growth, and enhance the overall student experience.


Vacant

Assistant Director of Student Activities/Advisor to the Council of Presidents
3rd Floor, Student Center, Suite 332


Wyndon W. Knight

Office Manager for the Student Government Association
nana@ncat.edu – 3rd Floor, Student Center, Suite 320

Ms. Knight has diligently served the Student Government Association Office for over 13 years. She is responsible for processing Student Government requisitions, contracts, travel, and more. She is also responsible for reception, Student Government Officer Communications, scheduling meetings, filing, and various administrative duties.


Vacant

Office Manager for the Student Activities
3rd Floor, Student Center, Suite 332