When Iris is not working, she continues to advocate for children in her community through volunteer work at Watts Missionary Baptist Church, C3 Church of Clayton and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Iris’ greatest community work has been through her sorority which has a strong focus on health promotion and raising awareness around three areas that disproportionately affect the Johnston County community: Stroke and heart disease, Alzheimer’s; and Mental Health. Iris received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from South Carolina State University in 1986 and her law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2001. Iris is married to Joe Green and they have two children.