Meet the Staff


 
Deborah Jones, Director
Deborah holds a B.S./B.A. from Indiana University, and an M.B.A. and Ed.S from Appalachian State University. She has a background in higher education in career services and budget management, and has also worked in retail and restaurant management. Feel free to contact Deb at 859-238-5286 or deb.jones@centre.edu or check out her web site. Deb works with all students last names A-L. Deb is also the advisor for the college Equestrian Club and is happy to speak with students/prospective students interested in horses.

 

       

Joy Anderson Asher, Associate Director
Joy holds a B.S. in Psychology from Centre College and a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky. She is a Lexington native and has a background in personal counseling and in career counseling and placement. Feel free to contact Joy at 859-238-5284 or joy.asher@centre.edu. Please let Joy know if you have suggestions for our web page. Joy works with all students last names M-Z.

 
Mindy Wilson, Assistant Directorfor Employer Relations and Internships
Mindy holds a B.A. in Literature and Spanish from Point Loma Nazarene University and an M.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a native of California and has worked with foster care teenagers, teaching independent living skills, as well as teaching Freshman Composition and Spanish at the university level. Feel free to contact Mindy at 859-238-8792 or mindy.wilson@centre.edu. Mindy coordinates our internship program and works with employers.
 
       

Sherri Gowins, Office Coordinator
Sherri is a native of Harrodsburg and is also the coordinator for the Tutoring program. Feel free to contact Sherri at 859-238-5283 or sherri.gowins@centre.edu.

 
     

Daniel Asher and Sophie Wilson, Career Services Mascots
Daniel (left), son of Joy Asher, and Sophie (right), daughter of Mindy Wilson, are the official Career Services Mascots and the newest additions to Centre class of 2028!  They enjoy playing, eating and visiting their mommies at work. They can't assist you with anything related to Career Services, but they sure are cute!

 
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