Stanton Fields
Director of Career and College Navigation
Stanton Fields serves as the Director of College and Career Navigation at SparkNC. He has extensive
experience in higher education and program leadership. Mr. Fields is deeply committed to advancing access
to equitable education for all. He is dedicated to empowering learners and cultivating pathways that inspire innovation and drive achievement.
Before joining SparkNC, Mr. Fields was an Assistant Program Director with the Carolina College Advising
Corps at UNC-Chapel Hill. In this role, he supervised College Advisers and spearheaded recruitment
initiatives to increase program visibility. Mr. Fields also held roles at North Carolina State University and
Harvard University, focusing on mentorship, student development, and community engagement. His work
prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion while supporting first-generation and underserved students.
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Mr. Fields is a North Carolina native. He earned his bachelor's degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and his
master’s from NC State University. He also earned a Nonprofit 101 Certificate from NC State’s School of
Public and International Affairs. Mr. Fields is passionate about inspiring students to achieve their full
potential and creating innovative programs that drive meaningful educational change. He aims to inspire,
motivate, and uplift students, empowering them to elevate from their current circumstances and achieve their dreams.









