The Wellness Center Staff

Kimberly Lorentz

Executive Director of the Wellness Center, Nurse Practitioner

Kim Lorentz RN, MSN, ANP-BC is the Director of Health Service at The Wellness Center. Kim was born and raised in Jefferson City Missouri. She began her college career at Missouri State University and went on to attend nursing school at St. John's School of Nursing in Springfield Missouri. She earned a diploma from St. John's school of nursing in 1997. She went on to obtain a Bachelor's in Science in Nursing from Missouri State University in 2000. At that time, she and her husband moved back to the Jefferson City area. She has worked in multiple areas of nursing including intensive care, emergency room, recovery room, and education. In 2009 she returned to school to complete a dual master's in Nursing and Nursing Education through St. Louis University. She completed this program in 2011 and began her career as a nurse practitioner. Her experiences as a nurse practitioner include cardiology, primary care, college student health, and chronic pain management. Kim is also married with 2 children. In their spare time, they enjoy being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Counselors

Kathy Dewein

Counselor Services

Kathy Dewein, Ph.D is a Counselor at Westminster College Wellness Center. She received her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Psychology from Vanderbilt University and completed her Ph.D. at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Dewein has over 25 years of professional experience and served as Psychologist for the State of Missouri, with the Division of Youth Services. Dr. Dewein is interested in providing a holistic approach to mental health by incorporating cognitive behavioral therapies with mindfulness, relaxation/stresss management skills, and meditation. Personally, she enjoys humanitarian efforts and has travelled to many countries delivering mental health programming. She can also be found relaxing in her own “Zen room” at home with her dog, Finn.

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Adrienne Warren

Counselor

Adrienne Warren, LPC is a therapist who will listen first. She has been a counselor since 2013 and specializes in helping students with relationships, trauma, depression and anxiety. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and uses these skills to help her clients heal from past hurts. Self-care and unconditional acceptance are her passions. In her spare time, she enjoys being outside, knitting and making up silly stories with her son and daughter.

Registered Dietician

Amanda Gowin

Department Chair and Assistant Professor for the Health and Exercise Science Department

Amanda Gowin, MEd, RD, LD, is the part-time registered dietician and a full-time faculty member. She has a Master's Degree in Educational and Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is a registered and licensed dietitian. Amanda's professional interests are nutritional counseling and wellness education. She hopes to inspire others towards healthy lifestyle changes.

Support Staff

Stephanie Oestreich

Wellness Center Coordinator

Stephanie Oestreich , is the Wellness Center Coordinator. Stephanie received her B.A. in Psychology from William Woods University. Stephanie has been with Westminster College since 2021.

Lori Pezold

Wellness Center Nurse

Lori Pezold, LPN is the Wellness Center nurse. She was born and raised here in Callaway County. She has 22 years’ experience in the area of family practice. Lori is married with 3 kids. She is a very active member of St. Peter Catholic Church and School. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.