Staff

Stratton Foster Academic Center
Vanderbilt University
Department of Student Athletics
2601 Jess Neely Drive (McGugin Center)
Nashville, TN 37212
615.343.0444 (p)
615.343.1846 (f)

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

Senior 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.
Ed.D in Higher Education Leadership and Policy, Vanderbilt 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: Baseball, Lacrosse

Neal Clark

Assistant Director
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: Women’s Soccer, Women’s Track and Field, Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Cross Country

Dawnyell Fletcher

Academic Counselor
Tutor Coordinator
615.343.6549

dawnyell.fletcher@vanderbilt.edu

B.S. in Business Administration, University of Arkansas;
M.S. in Sport and Leisure Commerce, University of Memphis

Has previously worked in Athletic Academic Support offices at the University of Memphis, NC State University, and University of South Carolina … Four-year member of the University of Arkansas track and field team, earning All-American and various academic honors …. Originally from Atkins, Arkansas

Teams: Men’s Golf and Women’s Golf

Cierra Gillison

Academic Counselor
615.322.3228
Cierra.l.gillison@vanderbilt.edu
B.A. in Psychology, The Ohio State University;
M.A. in Student Affairs Administration, Michigan State University

Cierra has worked in Student Athlete Academic Support at both Ohio State and Michigan State. While at Ohio State, Cierra worked as an Academic tutor for Psychology, Math, and Swahili… At Michigan State, Cierra worked as a Graduate Academic Mentor and Assistant Counselor to Men/Women’s Track and Cross Country…. Cierra is originally from Steubenville, OH, and small town in Northeast Ohio near Pittsburgh, PA… 2-year member of N4A.

Team: Football

Eugene Henderson

Senior 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

Assistant Director
Director of Tutoring
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 . . . lives in Nashville with her husband, Rex and three children, McKenna, Ryan and Erin.

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

Alison Wenzel

Assistant Director of Life Skills & Community Outreach
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, son Casey and dog Jax.

Teams: Women’s Swimming and Diving

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