Barbara Crowley is the Membership Director of Neuse River Writers and the author of two books. For over ten years, she volunteered for adult literacy in Johnston and Harnett counties. Ms. Crowley was recognized for her outstanding contribution to literacy by Governor Roy Cooper. Barbara Crowley facilitates a weekly writing group at the Benson Center for Active Aging. Benson became Crowley's adopted home in late 2011, which she shares with her mischievous cat, Tulip.