Contact Us
Rm. 138, Plemmons Student Union
P.O. Box 32145
263 Locust Street
Boone, NC 28608
Staff
Dr. Heather Jo Mashburn
(she/her)
Director
Ask me about:
- Department Info
- Community Engagement
- Spirituality + College Women
Dr. Heather Jo Mashburn
Heather Jo provides leadership and strategic direction for all co-curricular service and community engagement opportunities and undergraduate leadership education and programming. Heather Jo believes that mutually beneficial community engagement can serve as a vehicle for student leadership, for discovering one's purpose, and for fostering deeper impact and transformation. In addition to leading CEL, Heather Jo co-directs a prestigious leadership and mentorship program for the division of Student Affairs. Heather Jo has more than twelve years of experience working in higher education having worked directly with community engagement activities, leadership development, international travel, risk management, student conduct, and scholarship programming. Outside of work, Heather Jo enjoys gardening, live music, running, and spending time with her young family.
- Ed.D. Educational Leadership | Appalachian State University
- M.A. Higher Education Administration | Georgia Southern University
VACANT
Associate Director
Director, Leadership Studies Minor
Summer Wisdom
(she/her)
Associate Director
Ask me about:
- Service Breaks
- Sustained Dialogue
- LGBTQ Student Services
- Plemmons Leadership Scholars
Summer Wisdom
Summer joined Community-Engaged Leadership in 2018, after previously serving as a Learner Partner on three programs and falling for #ASEmagic. ASE gives students opportunities to lead and learn about social issues by working alongside local, regional, and global communities. Summer previously served as the Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs at Appalachian State, and was the founding director of the LGBT Resource Office at East Carolina University. Summer met her husband Hunter Boone as Mountaineer undergrads, and they welcomed their daughter Decker Jean Boone in 2020. They have three dogs - Charlie, Sophie, and Rosie.
- M.A. Sociology | East Carolina University
VACANT
Assistant Director
Carly May
(she/her)
Assistant Director
Community Engagement
Ask me about:
- Student Initiatives & Events
- Blood Drive
- AppVotes
Carly May
Carly May is the Assistant Director of Community Engagement. Carly believes that mutually beneficial relationships with community partners allows for students to create positive local change, while expanding their knowledge of global social issues and leadership skills. Carly earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Human Development from University of Connecticut, and a Masters in Higher Education Student Affairs from Baylor University. Carly is looking forward to working with CEL programs and local nonprofits to serve the Boone community.
- M.S. Higher Education Student Affairs | Baylor University
Ashley Vinson
(she/her)
Assistant Director
Leadership Education & Development
Ask me about:
- LEAD Team
- Leadership Workshops + Conferences
- Plemmons Leadership Scholars
Ashley Borders
Ashley loves creating connections with students while helping them discover their leadership potential and apply their skills to their own experiences. Ashley earned her B.S. in Communication, with a minor in Leadership from Emporia State University and her M.S. in Student Affairs Administration from Appalachian State University. In her free time, Ashley loves reading, watching reality TV, and taking her two pups on adventures.
- M.S. Student Affairs Administration | Appalachian State University
Ellie Harris
(she/her)
Coordinator
Ask me about:
- Trailhead
Ellie Harris
Ellie is the newest member of our team and recently graduated from Appalachian State in December 2022 with a B.S. in Business Management. She believes that by empowering and encouraging the voices of young people, we can create meaningful community and interpersonal relationships. She hopes to incorporate those values into the 2023 Trailhead Experience. She is so excited to begin her career in Community Outreach. In her free time, Ellie loves virtual fostering with the Watauga Humane Society, watching Criminal Minds, and going hiking with her best friend.
- B.S. Business Management | Appalachian State University
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