At Wesley, we strive to help college students connect, contribute and celebrate. 

Jay has been serving as the director of the Wesley Foundation since 2008. Before that, he served in the same role for 5 years at Ohio University. Jay is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B.S. in Recreational Therapy and an M.S. in Health Administration. He can often be found watching the English Premier League, editing Wesley videos, going for long runs, mountain biking, kayaking or hiking with his family. He enjoys making an environment where ALL students feel welcome and safe in their pursuit to know Jesus and love each other. He is especially glad to work in a non-traditional environment where things such as holding an annual haunted house, biking trips and delivering meals on wheels are ministry.

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jay@wcuwesley.com

Adam graduated with a B.S. in Natural Resource Management from Western Carolina University in 2022. He then served as the Associate Director for the Wesley Foundation from 2023-2025. Currently, he serves as the Wesley Foundation Haunted House Administrative Minister; overseeing logistics, coordinating scare teams, and ensuring every terrifying detail runs smoothly behind the scenes of our fundraiser. While a student at WCU, he was an active member in the Wesley Foundation; of course his favorite Wesley event is the Haunted House. Additionally, Adam enjoys running, playing guitar, and crafting life-size Star Wars models. Although he is no longer living in Cullowhee full-time, he is excited to continue to be involved in managing the ins and outs of the Haunted House. ​

Scarlette has been serving as an Associate Director of the Wesley Foundation since 2018. She is a graduate of Western Carolina University (B.A. in Religion & B.S. in Communications) and Pfeiffer University (M.A. in Practical Theology). She is now the Chrisitan Education Director at Cullowhee United Methodist Church, focusing on children & youth's ministry, and the Wesley Foundation. When she was at Western, she was also involved with Wesley! She was invited by a friend and instantly fell in love with the worship and culture of Wesley. Now that she's back, she looks forward to walking alongside the students and getting to know them on their faith journey. When not at the church, she has fun with her son and husband, 2 adorable dogs and 1 cute kitty 

Sue has been employed at Cullowhee UMC since 1996, first as a teacher for the 4 year olds and director in the church’s Cullowhee Kids Preschool and then as an Administrative Assistant for the church and the Wesley Foundation. She has a B.S. in physical education from Frostburg State University, Maryland and a M.S. in physical education with a concentration in  special education from the University of New Mexico. Sue lives by the Girl Scout motto of “To help where I am needed." Outside of church Sue enjoys her horse, taking the family dog Thea on walks, Zumba, quilting and going on Wesley Foundation and Cullowhee UMC service trips.  Two of Sue’s quilted wall hangings are in the church office.

Gunner serves as the Wesley Foundations Worship Support Intern. As a member of the Wesley leadership team, Gunner helps support our Thursday night Worship with all the behind the scenes functions. Gunner is a North Carolina native and enjoys getting outside. 

Kati grew up in Summerfield, North Carolina, but her passion for Forensic Chemistry led her to Cullowhee. She is currently double-majoring in Forensic Chemistry and General Chemistry, with a minor in Criminal Justice at Western Carolina University. Kati has been actively involved with the Wesley Foundation at WCU, where she serves as both a band member and student leader. The Wesley Foundation has become her home away from home, and she is excited to become even more involved all the amazing things it has to offer! In her free time, Kati enjoys playing the drums, exploring the great outdoors, and spending quality time with friends and family.