 Academic Support Staff
Stratton Foster Academic Center
Vanderbilt University
Department of Student Athletics
2601 Jess Neely Drive (McGugin Center)
Nashville, TN 37212
Elizabeth Wright
Director of Academic Support and Academic Counselor
615.322.0795
elizabeth.wright@vanderbilt.edu
B.A. in American Studies, University of Virginia;
M.F.A. in Writing and Literature, University of Virginia.
Has worked as a textbook, science and medical editor in Charlottesville and New York City, and as a grant writer for the University of Virginia and VU Medical Centers . . . Has written a novel and has published two books of nonfiction as well as two dozen articles and short stories . . . Writing tutor in 25 subjects at Vanderbilt . . . Has worked in the Stratton Foster Academic Center since September 1999 as a tutor, Tutor Coordinator, Academic Counselor, Writing Specialist, and most recently Director of Academic Support.
Team: Football
 Nate Bell
Academic Counselor
615.343.4064
nate.bell@vanderbilt.edu
B.A. in Psychology, Wabash College;
M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology/Sport Administration, Ball State University.
Has previously worked in the Athletic Academic Support Offices at the University of Illinois and Ball State University . . . Was a four-year member of the Wabash College basketball team, earning various athletic and academic awards . . . Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Teams: Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Lacrosse
Neal Clark
Senior Academic Counselor
615.936.7518
neal.clark@vanderbilt.edu
B.A. in Social Work, University of Kentucky;
M.S.W. in Social Work, University of Kentucky.
Has worked in academic advising at James Madison University, University of Kentucky, and University of Minnesota . . . Four-year member of University of Kentucky's football program . . . Broke the single season reception record and finished career in the top 10 in 4 offensive categories . . . From Paducah, Kentucky
Teams: Men's Basketball, Women's Bowling
 Katie Feyes
Senior Academic Counselor
615.343.4821
katie.feyes@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Leisure/Sport Management and Business, Elon University;
M.S. in Sports Administration, Austin Peay State University.
A native of Columbus, Ohio . . . Has previously served as an Athletic Academic Counselor at the University of Nevada and Austin Peay State University . . . Was a four-year letter winner in volleyball at Elon University, earning numerous academic awards.
Teams: Baseball, Women's Track and Field
 Eugene Henderson
Academic Counselor
615.343.2686
eugene.henderson@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Health and Exercise Science, Middle Tennessee State University;
M.S. in Sport Management, Middle Tennessee State University.
Prior to joining the Academic Support team, Eugene worked in the Vanderbilt Athletics Ticket Office and currently serves on the Vanderbilt Athletics Diversity Committee . . . from Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Team: Football
Christy Hogan
Senior Academic Counselor
Tutor Coordinator
615.322.4024
christy.hogan@vanderbilt.edu
B.A. in Studio Art and Education, University of Richmond;
M.S. Ed. in Secondary Education, Indiana University.
Four-year starter in both field hockey and lacrosse at the University of Richmond . . . Started as an Assistant Lacrosse Coach at the University of Notre Dame prior to becoming an Academic Counselor for the football, softball, and women's soccer teams at ND . . . originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia.
Teams: Women's Basketball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis
 Max-Maurice Martin
Senior Academic Counselor
615.343.0699
max.martin@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Criminal Justice, South Carolina State University;
M.A. in Criminal Justice, Tennessee State University.
Originally from Charleston, South Carolina. . . . Has previously worked as a Crisis Counselor at the Oasis Center . . . Married to Kimberly Martin and has a son, Mason.
Team: Football
Claire Smith
Academic Counselor
615.322.3228
claire.smith@vanderbilt.edu
B.A. in Exercise and Sport Science/Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;
M.S. in Management, Warrington College of Business, University of Florida;
M.S. in Sport Management, University of Florida.
Has previously worked in academic support at the University of Florida assisting with women’s basketball and women’s track and field . . . Was a four year member of the gymnastics team and Phi Beta Kappa at the University of North Carolina . . . Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Teams: Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Soccer
 Alison Wenzel
Life Skills Coordinator
Academic Counselor
615.343.5463
alison.wenzel@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Florida;
M.S. in Sport Management, University of Florida.
Alison joined the Life Skills team in October 2006 . . . Was previously the Assistant Director of Marketing for Vanderbilt Athletics . . . Originally from Jacksonville, FL . . . Enjoys spending her free time with husband Justin, daughter Calla, and dog Jax.
Teams: Women's Swimming and Diving
Academic Support for Student-Athletes | Vanderbilt University
Department of Student Athletics | 2601 Jess Neely Drive | Nashville, TN 37212
Phone (615) 343-0444 |
