Meet our Health Services Staff

Kendra B. Keith, FNP-C
Director of Health Services
Kendra is a certified family nurse practitioner with a background in primary care. She earned her M.S.N. from Southern Adventist University and B.S.N. from UTC. Her bedside nursing experience is primarily in critical care. Prior to becoming a nurse, Kendra worked as a case manager in community mental health after graduating from Tennessee Tech with a degree in Human Ecology. Through varied professional experiences, she has cultivated a belief that health is not wholly physical, rather equally balanced with mental and spiritual well-being. Kendra utilizes this approach to provide quality, accessible health care to the Covenant community.

Olivia Jones, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Olivia has been a registered nurse for eight years and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. Passionate about serving others, she has a heart for medical missions and finds joy in walking alongside the college-aged community - drawn to their energy & creativity. Outside of nursing, Olivia enjoys playing piano, spending time with her little nephews, and is currently in her newlywed era with her wonderful husband, Jonathan, a Covenant graduate.
olivia.jones@covenant.edu
Mako Gilchrist
Office Coordinator
Mako serves as the Office Manager for the Priesthill Center Health and Counseling Services, where she provides support to both staff and students and helps ensure students receive the care they need. With a background in middle and high school education, along with more than a decade at Fairyland Elementary School on Lookout Mountain, she brings years of experience in caring for and supporting young people.
As the wife and mother of Covenant alumni and current students, Mako feels deeply connected to the college community. She is passionate about student well-being and considers it a privilege to support their mental and physical health during such a formative season of life.
mako.gilchrist@covenant.eduUndergraduate Departments, Majors, Minors, Certificates, Concentrations, and Programs
Art
- Art, 2-D Concentration
- Art, 3-D Concentration
- Art, Art History Concentration
- Art, Graphic Design Concentration
- Art, Photography Concentration
- Art minor
- Art History minor
- Arts Administration Minor
Biblical & Theological Studies
- Biblical & Theological Studies
- Biblical & Theological Studies, Missions Concentration
- Biblical & Theological Studies minor
- Biblical Languages minor
- History of Christianity minor
- Missions minor
- Youth Ministry minor
Biology
- Biology, Biomedical Concentration
- Biology, Environmental Concentration
- Biology, General
- Biology, Health Professions Concentration
- Biology minor
- Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
- Neuroscience minor
Business
- Business
- Business, Accounting Concentration
- Business, Finance Concentration
- Business, Marketing Concentration
- Sport Management
- Business minor
- Sport Management minor
- Entrepreneurship Minor
Chemistry
- Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentration
- Chemistry, General
- Biochemistry minor
- Chemistry minor
Community Development
- Community Development
- Community Development minor
Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Computer Science minor
Economics
- Economics
- Economics minor
Education
- Education Studies
- Elementary Education (P-5)
- Secondary Education Certifications through MAT program
- Education minor
Engineering 3:2 Program
- Natural Science, Pre-Engineering Studies Concentration
English
- English
- English, Writing Concentration
- English minor
- Writing minor
- Journalism and Society minor
Health, Wellness and Coaching
- Coaching minor
History, Politics, and International Studies
- History
- History, Art History Concentration
- Political Science
- International Studies
- History minor
- Political Science minor
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentrations
Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Mathematics minor
Music
- Music, Church Music Concentration
- Music, Creative Studies Concentration
- Music, General Music Concentration
- Music, Instrumental Performance Concentration
- Music, Music Education (Pre-MAT) Concentration
- Music, Organ Performance Concentration
- Music, Piano Pedagogy Concentration
- Music, Piano Performance Concentration
- Music, Vocal Performance Concentration
- Music minor
Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Philosophy minor
- Medical Ethics Consultation Minor
Physics
- Physics
- Physics minor
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
Psychology
- Psychology
- Psychology minor
Sociology
- Sociology
- Sociology, Family Studies & Social Work Concentration
- Sociology minor
Theatre
- Theatre minor
World Languages
- French
- Spanish
- French minor
- Spanish minor
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor