A native of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Jessie Warren received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2003.  During her time at UNC-W, Jessie participated in several campus activities including Phi Sigma Pi honor fraternity, the Association for Campus Entertainment, and the National Student Exchange Program wherein she spent a semester studying at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.  Upon graduation Jessie accepted a position as a Media Coordinator at Lewis Advertising in Rocky Mount, NC.  This proved to be a wonderful company to work for and Jessie enjoyed her time there but she truly missed working on a college campus and making a difference in the lives of students.  This passion for working with college students is what prompted her to begin graduate school full-time in August of 2004 at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.  During her time at ODU, Jessie worked in the Office of Student Activities and Leadership, the Office of Admissions, and the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling.  She also worked in the Dean of Students' Office at Virginia Wesleyan College.  In May 2006, Jessie completed her Master of Science in Education degree with an emphasis on Higher Education and accepted a position with North Carolina Wesleyan College as Pre-Major Advisor and Coordinator of Internships and Career Services.   

Jessie chose the College for her first higher education professional experience because of its close-nit campus community and the many opportunities the position offers to acquire new skills while working closely with students.

In her time away from the College, Jessie serves as the Vice-President for the Young Professionals Network and an Ambassador to the Chamber of Commerce. She also enjoys spending time with her family and her toy poodle puppy, Sassy, in addition to golfing, reading, water sports, volleyball, traveling, camping, photography, and, of course, singing in her car.