OASES Staff

Jamie Sheppard

Janet Deal Daniel, Ed.S.
Janet Deal Daniel is the director of the Office of Adult Students and Extended Services at UNC Charlotte. As a graduate of Winthrop University with an Educational Specialist degree in Leadership and Supervision, she has worked in higher education in several capacities: teaching, consulting, program development, and leadership. In addition to her passion for working […]

Jinny Bento Desousa
I have worked in OASES since October 1995. With over twenty-five years of experience, I lend expertise in the areas of operations and management to daily office functions. I monitor budgets, travel, purchasing, student employees, work with donors, and coordinate the annual scholarship awards and luncheon program to honor our students and generous donors. Fun […]

Debbie Smith, M.S.
About: My experience in higher education has been in several areas to include academic advising, developing programs for adult learners and transfer students, and teaching academic success courses. My passion is assisting adult learners develop a plan for completing their educational and career goals, and helping them realize they can do it! Having completed my […]