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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDuring her time in the Department of Forest Biomaterials, Piercy doubled the size of the Pulp and Paper Advisory Board and its committees, developed key industry partnerships resulting in an 85% increase in corporate giving, doubled annual giving and alumni participation, and managed the scholarship program for paper science and engineering students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After graduating from NC State with degrees in pulp and paper technology and chemical engineering, Piercy joined Procter & Gamble as a process engineer, machine manager and operations manager. She also worked for the University of Virginia\u2019s Darden School of Business in the MBA Career Services Center.<\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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