Staff

Dr. Amy Shannon

Director
shannona@ecu.edu

Amy Shannon was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She received her B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Central Missouri, a M.S. in Counselor Education from Emporia State University, and an EdD in Educational Leadership from East Carolina University. She started at ECU in 2000 and has worked in a variety of areas on campus. She has been the Director of the University Studies Program since 2017 and enjoys helping adult learners fulfill their goals of becoming ECU graduates. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and two dogs.

Ms. Kiya Bolds

Assistant Director
boldsk@ecu.edu

Kiya Bolds was raised in Chicago, Illinois. She received her B.S. in Human Services with a minor in Business Administration and M.S. in Education with an emphasis in Higher Education Counseling both from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She started ECU in 2006 and has worked in both Academic Affairs and Student Affairs. Kiya has true passion for student growth, development, and social justice awareness. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her daughter. She also enjoys music, movies, and sports. Go Pirates!

Mrs. Beth Simpson

Academic Advisor
duntone16@ecu.edu

Beth Simpson was born and raised in a rural town outside of Cleveland, Ohio. She came to North Carolina to complete both her B.S. in Psychology and her M.A. in College Student Development at Appalachian State University. Beth has worked within several areas at ECU since 2017. In her free time, Beth enjoys relaxing with a good book, watching college football, sitting on the front porch, and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Bailey Warren

Academic Advisor
warrenba25@ecu.edu

Bailey Warren is an Academic Advisor for the University Studies program in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a B.A. in Management and Society from UNC Chapel Hill and an M.B.A. from East Carolina University. Bailey has previously worked in undergraduate admissions, supporting transfer students and the Pirate Promise Program. She enjoys helping students find their path and reach their academic goals. In her free time, Bailey loves trying new restaurants around Greenville and keeping up with reality TV.

Ms. Pamela Morris

Administrative Support Specialist

morrisp23@ecu.edu

Pamela Morris grew up in Wilmington, NC.  She graduated from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington with undergraduate degrees in Biology and Anthropology.  She also earned dual minors in Classical Studies and Forensic Science.  For over 15 years Pam coached Pop Warner youth cheerleading.  In her free time, Pam enjoys touring historical landmarks, spending time with family, and crafting.  She also loves her dog, Chyli Papilla (whose name is a homage to Pam’s science background).