Stacey Kendrick, MS, Coordinator of Health Promotion - Stacey’s role is to oversee the marketing and communication at HEALTH Plus as well as coordinate programs and events for the Vanderbilt faculty and staff that promote health awareness, motivation to participate in healthy lifestyle practices and a culture of wellness. Stacey is the editor of  the Health and Wellness Connection newsletter, delivers the Making a Difference presentation at New Staff Orientation and works for the other departments of Health and Wellness 50% of her time. Prior to working at HEALTH Plus she worked at Vanderbilt’s Kim Dayani Center as a consultant and the YMCA of the Carolinas as a Health Educator. Stacey received her undergraduate business degree from The Rochester Institute of Technology in New York State and her Masters Degree in Health Promotion from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Stacey is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise and has received special training in wellness coaching and motivational interviewing. stacey.k.kendrick@vanderbilt.edu

Kimberly Tromatore, MPH, Health Educator - As a health educator at Health Plus, Kimberly is responsible for executing Health Plus events such as Know Your Numbers, Summer Programming, the Life Phase Series, Tailgate, and Start!.  She is also responsible for designing health education materials, marketing for Go for the Gold, delivering health education presentations, and implementing campus wide help sessions for Go for the Gold.  She collaborates with other departments to encourage healthy lifestyles such as the Farm to Hospital committee and Health & Wellness promotions committee.  As a preceptor for the Dietetic Internship program, Kimberly provides guidance and mentoring for interns as they rotate through Health Plus.  Her Master of Public Health was earned at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.  Prior to joining Health Plus, Kimberly worked at the Vanderbilt Dayani Center.

Lisa Connor, RN, BSN, Case Manager - Lisa has worked as a nurse for over 30 years. She received an AA degree from Freed-Hardeman University and earned her BS in Nursing from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Her professional background includes experience in critical care, home health, and diabetes education. As the HEALTH Plus nurse since 1999, Lisa coordinates the Healthy Steps program, a risk reduction intervention supporting faculty and staff in setting and working toward individual wellness goals. She assists Vanderbilt faculty and staff in completing and understanding their annual Health Risk Assessment, the first step of the Go for the Gold health incentive program. Lisa is the coordinator for the Babies & You program, which promotes prenatal health for faculty and staff, spouses, and dependents. Lisa has received special training in wellness coaching and motivational interviewing.  lisa.connor@Vanderbilt.Edu

Madeline Garr, MA, Health Educator - Madeline’s background is in education, having taught international students for more than 25 years. Her main role at HEALTH Plus is working with individuals who are interested in setting wellness goals in the Healthy Steps risk reduction program. She provides information to interested persons on all topics of health and wellness. She also coordinates the Pressure Relief Network, informative classes about controlling high blood pressure, as well as working with the HEALTH Plus team in encouraging a culture of wellness at Vanderbilt. Madeline has also been trained as an intrinsic coach. She can be reached at 383-8777 or madeline.b.garr@Vanderbilt.Edu.

Cassandra McClain-Evans, Administrative Assistant - Cassandra has over twenty eight years of administrative and clerical expertise. She began working at HEALTH Plus in 1997 as the Receptionist/Secretary. cassandra.e.mcclain-evans@Vanderbilt.Edu

Keith Franklin, Administrative Assistant - Keith brings to HEALTH Plus over twenty years of various arenas of customer service. He attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he studied Communication and Forensic Speech. Keith hires, trains and supervises the Health Plus front desk staff. He also maintains a thorough knowledge of Health Plus polices & procedures as well as HR polices pertaining to personnel issues for those under supervisory responsibility. Keith eagerly awaits your arrival at HEALTH Plus with a friendly greeting. keith.franklin@Vanderbilt.Edu

Randall Brady, Fitness Associate - Randall has over 25 years experience in health and health promotion with and emphasis on the wellness component. He taught elementary school ESL and as a certified health, physical education and recreation teacher taught physical education at the middle school level. He has done many volunteer activities for the Nashville Striders running club, coached track athletes and was an All-American athlete in masters track and field in the pentathlon and 200meter sprint.

Glenda Swiney, Fitness Associate -  Glenda has her bachelors of science degree in exercise science from MTSU.  She is a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and a certified group fitness instructor through the American Council on Exercise.  Glenda administers fitness evaluations and designs exercise programs for members.  She also promotes health and wellness programs, helping to keep members motivated.

Catherine Cain, Office Assistant - If you've ever made a phone call to Health Plus, chances are you’ve spoken with Catherine. She's the friendly voice on the other end of the line. Catherine has been with Health Plus since July 2008. Her previous job was a 5 year stint in the music industry/communications field. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Business and uses her business skills to assist with daily clerical responsibilities. Catherine uses exceptional customer service to guide our participants through Health Plus to make them feel at home. She is a caring and cheerful person who enjoys varies types of music and is enthusiastic about life.

Dr Ruth Hagstrom, MD, MPH, Staff Physician - Dr Hagstrom has held a variety of positions all devoted to public health and preventive medicine. She received an MD degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and an MPH from the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health .  She  has held positions in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Meharry Medical College. Dr Hagstrom has also worked for the Tennessee Department of Health, and served as Medical Director of the Bureau of Health Services. Her husband Bob Hagstrom, recently deceased, was a retired chemical engineer. She has two grown children.  Dr Hagstrom  is enjoying “the opportunity to make a real difference in the life and health of Vanderbilt  faculty and staff”.