Jacinda Penley

A native of a small town in Buchanan County, Virginia, Jacinda graduated from Berea in 2004. Earning a degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance was the start of fulfilling many dreams. Today, Jacinda is pursuing a Master of Education, has published a book, and continues to write short stories, poetry, and works of fiction.

After working as a realtor in southwest Virginia for 10 years, Jacinda fulfilled yet another dream—being back with Berea, this time to serve as a Regional Admissions Manager. She credits Berea with changing the trajectory of her life and is passionate about giving back. Jacinda loves being back on campus and pouring her strengths, talents, and passions into helping students across her region access the same life-changing opportunities she once received.

Fun Fact: Jacinda loves to write personalized poetry.

Counties Served: Fayette (WV), Greenbrier (WV), McDowell (WV), Mercer (WV), Nicholas (WV), Raleigh (WV), Summers (WV), Wyoming (WV), Bland (VA), Buchanan (VA), Carroll (VA), Dickenson (VA), Grayson (VA), Lee (VA), Russell (VA), Scott (VA), Smyth (VA), Tazwell (VA), Washington (VA), Wythe (VA)