Meet the Student Life Staff

Brad Voyles
Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students (2005)

EdD, Vanderbilt University
MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary
MSEd, Educational Administration, Southern Illinois University
BA, Biological Sciences, DePauw University

706.419.1107
brad.voyles@covenant.edu

Brad Voyles oversees the direction of the student development team. By supervising, coordinating, and engaging the many different aspects of student development, Brad plays a vital role in encouraging a vibrant educational and relational environment on campus. Brad is married with three children and serves as an elder at Chattanooga Valley Presbyterian Church.

Nesha Evans
Associate Dean of Students, Student Life (2019)

MSEd, Higher Education & Student Affairs, Baylor University
BS, Public Relations, Illinois State University
AS, Arts & Sciences, Illinois Central College

706.419.1106
nesha.evans@covenant.edu

Nesha Evans is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the student life programs, which include new student orientation, the multicultural program, student leadership opportunities, and discipleship. Nesha, her husband Jason, and their son and daughter are members of New City Fellowship Glenwood.

Jonathan Wylie
Associate Dean of Students, Residence Life (2016)

PhD, Educational Leadership, Clemson University
MEd, Counselor Education, Clemson University
BS, Computer & Electrical Engineering, North Carolina State University

706.419.1108
jon.wylie@covenant.edu

Jon is responsible for cultivating a residential, co-curricular experience that provides a safe, clean, well-maintained living environment and a community of discipleship. Jon is a member at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church along with his wife, Emily, and their four children.

Becca Moore
Director of Student Success (2019)

MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Richmont Graduate University
BS, Educational Psychology, Mississippi State University

706.419.1262
becca.moore@covenant.edu

Becca Moore is responsible for providing counseling, advising, and educational programming to support student learning, promote student success, and retaining students to graduation. She is responsible for the Center for Student Success which provides academic support and campus resources to students, facilitates accommodations for students with learning differences and disabilities, and houses the testing center.

Diana Reed
Student Development Coordinator

BS, Elementary Education, Texas A&M University

706.419.1107
diana.reed@covenant.edu

Diana Reed is responsible for providing administrative support for the office of Student Development which includes assisting staff and students with activities related to Student Development, serving as the first point of contact for the office, coordinating the Mark 10:45 Program and managing the student staff. Diana and her husband, John, live with their daughter, Mary Kate (Reed) Vander Hart, and her family up here on Lookout Mountain. They are attending Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church.

Kelsey Bazzel
Coordinator of Student Leadership

706.419.1263
kelsey.bazzel@covenant.edu

Kelsey is a part of the Student Life program and is responsible for mentoring and discipling the student leaders on campus, which include, Student Senate, CAB, O-Team, Core Team and CC Lead. Kelsey and her husband, Matthew, live on Lookout Mtn. and are members of Grace Community Church in Trenton, GA.

Kayla Dillon
Student Success Coach (2021)

706.419.1264
kayla.dillon@covenant.edu

Kayla Dillon meets one-on-one with students to assist in academic support, organizational skills, and general student care. Kayla and her husband Stephen have a 3 year old son and attend Restoration Southside Church.

Michael Fennema
Student Success Coach

706.419.1130
michael.fennema@covenant.edu