Glenda Lawrence Knight

Dr. Glenda Lawrence Knight is a longtime resident of Edgecombe County. She earned a doctorate of psychology in 2007 being honored magna cum laude from CalSouthern University. Dr. Knight believes in giving back to communities and as such she is a lifelong community volunteer and advocate where she has received countless accolades.In 2019, she received2019 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awardwhich ispresented to the top 20-25 volunteers in North Carolina.Most recently, Dr. Knight was inducted into the Rocky Mount Twin County Museum Hall of Fame. She has served in multiple administrator roles with several Mental Health agencies, Corporate & Non-Corporate organizations and Headstart programs. Currently, she serves as town manager of Princeville, North Carolina, and is a Certified Executive Life Coach. She is married to Ricky Knight and to this union they cherish quality time with their blended family. Her hobbies include writing and fishing.