Vanessa Goodman Barnes

Vanessa Goodman Barnes serves as an Adjunct Professor in the School Counseling program at Salem College. She contributes professional expertise as a National RAMP Reviewer for the American School Counselor Association and board member for the North Carolina School Counselor Association.

Her instructional approach emphasizes practical experience-sharing with graduate students. Barnes advocates for student support systems and maintains active involvement in community organizations including the Wilson YMCA Board of Directors.