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Anita, a Danville native, joined the Student Life staff in 2001. She comes to Centre from a local manufacturing facility where she was a Human Resources Assistant for 16 years. In this position she works on the publication of the student handbook, coordinates the making of college IDs, manages the day-to-day operations of the office, and supervises the Student Life student workers.

Email: anita.bertram@centre.edu

Thomas joined the Student Life staff in October of 2020. He is a 2020 graduate of Centre College with a degree in history and international studies.  While a student at Centre, Thomas was a member of the Track and Field team.  He was also active with the BETA fraternity, choir, student government, and a volunteer at the wildlife refuge.  Thomas will be working closely with the offices of Student Activities and Greek Life.

Email: thomas.burkey@centre.edu

Kendrick joined the Student Life staff in August of 2011. He oversees non-academic student conduct, advises the Student Government Association, and numerous registered student clubs and organizations, and he supervises the areas of Campus Activities, Community Service, and Residence Life.  Kendrick earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications from Bellarmine University in Louisville and his master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina. Kendrick is originally from Liberty, Ky.

Email: kendrick.durham@centre.edu

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Amanda joined the Student Life staff in June of 2020.  She oversees all aspect of Greek Life and coordinates the New Student Orientation.  Amanda earned her undergraduate degree in Women's Studies from Iowa State University and her master's degree in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University.  Amanda is originally from Urbandale, Iowa.

Email:  amanda.halfacre@centre.edu  

Jack joined the Student Life Office in July, 2019.  Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Jack earned his bachelor's degree in Business Management from Eckerd College and his master's degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies: Higher Education Administration from Boston University.  As the Director of Campus Activities and Leadership Programming, he oversees the Campus Center, including managing the reservation system and supervising the Campus Center student staff.  Additionally, he oversees leadership programming and serves as the advisor for the Student Activities Council (SAC).

Email: jack.layden@centre.edu

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Sophia earned her Bachelors of Arts in Global Management Leadership at Earlham College in 2019 and joined the Student Life office that summer as the Coordinator of Community Service and the Bonner Program.  In this position, she helps the Bonner students develop their leadership potential as well as support the campus-wide community engagement efforts.  Sophia was a Bonner Scholar at Earlham and did an internship at the Bonner Foundation.  

Email: sophia.lombardo@centre.edu