Carolyn Cooper Wright

Carolyn Cooper Wright is a resident of Sussex County and has been since birth. A few of her involvements include:

• Works as a Paraprofessional at Sussex Central Elementary School (SCES).
• Joined Sussex County Extension VCE (Virginia Cooperative Extension) to work on a grant-funded model, PROSPER as a Prevention Coordinator.
• Volunteers with Sussex 4-H often, especially during 4-H Camp.
• Owns, along with her sisters, their family farm, Cooper Family Farms, located in Littleton in the Courthouse District of Sussex County.
• Established a 501 (C)3 non-profit organization, Save-a-Seed (SAS) which plans programs, events, and outings to address the lack of youth outreach and youth enrichment throughout Sussex county and beyond. SAS also manages the beautification project in SCES courtyard.
• Serves as administrative support for the South Centre Corridors' RC&D Council where she assists with the updates and publication of the Buy Fresh, Buy Local guide.
• Attended the University of Phoenix to complete a B.S. in Business Management.