Real Member. Real Life. TAPPI Membership helps Jennifer Piercy stay on top of what is happening within the industry, which in turn helps her better serve her students in North Carolina State University’s Paper Science and Engineering Program. As the Director of Student Recruiting, and the first female Executive Director of NC State’s Pulp & Paper Advisory Board, Jennifer says TAPPI offers professionals the opportunity to get involved in their “passion areas” and make a difference in the industry. For Jennifer, that includes being actively involved in TAPPI’s Women in Industry (WIN) Division and supporting Student Chapter activities such as the annual Student Summit.