Rep. Zack Hawkins was elected in 2018 to represent Durham, North Carolina in the State House. Rep. Hawkins is one of the most notable young political leaders in the state as indicated when he was named an NC Central University 2018 Forty Under Forty Honoree. He received a B.S. in Biology from Elizabeth City State University and a M.S. in Biology from North Carolina Central University. Rep. Hawkins has served as a teacher in Durham Public Schools and works every day to help remove financial barriers for those that need it most. As a development and advancement professional in nonprofits such as United Way and higher education institutions like East Carolina University, Duke University and UNC, few causes are closer to his heart.
Rep. Hawkins lives in Durham with his wife, Tracey; sons, Zachari, James Preston and Adam; and golden retriever, Sophie.
