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Live. Learn. Lead. Academy

Our Team

Students discuss during the 2025 Symposium.
Jill Stratton

Jill Stratton

Dr. Jill Stratton, Assistant Provost for Academic Support and Community Engagement at Vanderbilt University, leads the academy. With over 30 years in higher education, Dr. Stratton specializes in strengths-based leadership, student development, career joy, and creative flow. She has extensively presented at conferences, schools, colleges, and community organizations.

Current Students

  • Anastaczja Cumberbatch

    Anastaczja Cumberbatch

    Class of '27

  • Andrew Blakemore

    Andrew Blakemore

    Class of '26

  • Anna Sandene

    Anna Sandene

    Class of '28

  • Dominic Moringiello

    Dominic Moringiello

    Class of '28

  • Drew Spiegel

    Drew Spiegel

    Class of '27

  • Hannah Schwartz

    Hannah Schwartz

    Class of '28

  • Jason Vadnos

    Jason Vadnos

    Class of '27

  • Maya Goel

    Maya Goel

    Class of '28

  • Naomi Katz

    Naomi Katz

    Class of '26

  • Olivia Hamilton

    Olivia Hamilton

    Class of '28

  • Ryan Salony

    Ryan Salony

    Class of '27

  • Shaurya Jindal

    Shaurya Jindal

    Class of '28

  • Sophia Pieri

    Sophia Pieri

    Class of '26

  • Wistel Zamor

    Wistel Zamor

    Class of '26

  • Yewon Ahn

    Yewon Ahn

    Class of '27

Student Alumni

  • Cassandra Kraft

    Cassandra Kraft

    2024-2025

  • Cheryl Quartey

    Cheryl Quartey

    2024-2025

  • Elle Franciscus

    Elle Franciscus

    2024-2025

  • Emma Mann

    Emma Mann

    2024-2025

  • Gerard Monteiro

    Gerard Monteiro

    2024-2025

  • Joshua Abigania

    Joshua Abigania

    2024-2025

  • Meredith DiPasquale

    Meredith DiPasquale

    2024-2025

  • Mia Mercer

    Mia Mercer

    2024-2025

  • Ochuwa Garuba

    Ochuwa Garuba

    2024-2025

  • Sally Choi

    Sally Choi

    2024-2025

  • Sebastien Marco Fievre-Ricot

    Sebastien Marco Fievre-Ricot

    2024-2025

  • Shanay Desai

    Shanay Desai

    2024-2025

Partner Programs

The Live. Learn. Lead. Academy is housed in and supported by the Vanderbilt Office of Undergraduate Education. In addition, we excited to collaborate with various university and community partners to offer our students a comprehensive, rewarding experience.

University partners include, but are not limited to:

  • Athletics
  • Culture, Advocacy, & Belonging
  • Human and Organizational Development (HOD) Department
  • Immersion Vanderbilt
  • Institute for National Security
  • Office of Government and Community Relations
  • Residential Colleges
  • ROTC
  • Student Affairs
  • The Calipari Lab
  • The Women's Center
  • The Wond'ry
  • University Libraries
  • Vanderbilt Center for Languages
  • Vanderbilt Dining

Community partners include, but are not limited to:

  • The American Cancer Society
  • Various arts organizations
  • Corporate entities