Reverend Brad Sheppard
Brad began serving at Westminster in 1999.  As College Chaplain, Brad directs the Spiritual Life Program and teaches courses in the department of Classics, Philosophy and Religious Studies.  He enjoys the variety and diversity which come with his position—leading worship, organizing educational forums, social activities and community service projects, teaching classes and advising and mentoring students.  At the heart of his work is the desire to help students better understand themselves, the world around them, and how their faith can be real and active in their everyday lives.  He graduated from Furman University, Greenville, SC, and Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ, and was ordained by the Presbyterian Church, USA, in 2001.  He is a member of the Presbyterian College Chaplains’ Association and the National Association of College and University Chaplains.  Brad and his wife Terry, also a Presbyterian minister, are parents of a delightful son, Jadon Isaac.  Brad enjoys gardening, cooking, spending time in the outdoors, reading, and advocating for human rights.

Lori Fox
Lori has been a counselor at Westminster since January 2004.  She earned her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and her B.A. in Psychology and Communication from Drury College.  Lori's professional interests include wellness education, health psychology and career development.  She and her husband, Jeff, live in Columbia with their daughter, Liliana.  Lori and Jeff enjoy volunteering with the youth group at their church in Columbia.  Lori also likes to go to the gym, play the piano, sing, and get 9 hours of sleep each night.

Amanda Stevens
Amanda is our Health Educator/Wellness Program Coordinator.  She has a M.Ed. in Educational and Counseling Psychology and BS in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  She is also a registered dietitian. Amanda’s professional interests are nutrition counseling and wellness education.  She hopes to inspire others towards healthy lifestyle changes. Amanda lives in Fulton with her husband, Josh, and two children; Katherine and Samuel.

Kristy Wanner
Kristy is originally from Toronto, Canada and is returning to Westminster College for her third year. She is currently a doctoral student in Health Promotion and Education program at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She received her M.Ed. in counseling psychology (specializing in sport) in 2002 from UMC as well. Kristy has been a national athlete in two sports and has competed internationally for Canada.  Her professional interests include athlete-coach relationships, leadership development, multicultural issues and issues around infectious disease. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with friends, doing yoga and traveling. Her latest adventures include Mexico, Barbados and Cuba; her life long dream is to travel to Africa.

Michelle Hastings
Michelle is returning for her third semester at Westminster College.  She earned her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology in 2006 and is now a second year doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia.  Michelle has discovered that her true passion is working with college student populations.  Her professional interests include Bipolar Disorder, individuals who identify as LGBTQ, spiritual and religious issues, body image, and perfectionism. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys yoga, scuba diving, gardening, international travel, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog, Zoe.