Gab Barnes is the Director of Regional Initiatives at TEACH—a nonprofit with a mission to end the teacher shortage by elevating the perception of the teaching profession and supporting future educators on their path to licensure. Prior to this role, Gab was the Senior Regional Program Manager of TeachNC where she worked closely with North Carolina teacher prep programs, school districts, and community organizations to support teacher recruitment. Prior to her time at TEACH, Gab had 10+ year career in college access with a focus on supporting first-generation college students. With a passion for education equity and a knack for building connections and creating capacity, Gab is known for bringing people together to create impactful programs that ensure everyone has access to opportunity.
She holds a Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a BA in Psychology from NC State University (#GoPack)! Outside of work, you can find her enjoying the outdoors and attending sporting events with her husband and three boys!