Staff
Elizabeth Wright
Assistant Director of Athletics for Student Services
Director of Academic Support and Academic Counselor
615.322.0795
elizabeth.wright@vanderbilt.edu
B.A. in American Studies, University of Virginia;
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.
Teams: Football, Men’s Basketball
Nate Bell
Associate DirectorSenior 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
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 member of the Wabash College basketball team . . . Lives in Nashville with his wife, Sunny, and daughters, Charlotte and Isla.
Teams: Swimming, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Men’s Cross Country
Eugene Henderson
Associate Director
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.
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
Dawnyell Fletcher
Assistant DirectorLearning Specialist
Director of Tutoring
615.343.6549
B.S. in Business Administration, University of Arkansas;
M.S. in Sport and Leisure Commerce, University of Memphis
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 … member of the University of Arkansas track and field team …. Originally from Atkins, Arkansas
Max-Maurice Martin
Assistant Director
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.
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.
Teams: Men’s Basketball, Lacrosse
Morgan Roche
Senior Academic Counselor
615.343.4821
morgan.l.roche@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Psychology, Quinnipiac University;
M.A. in Education, Quinnipiac University.
615.343.4821
morgan.l.roche@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Psychology, Quinnipiac University;
M.A. in Education, Quinnipiac University.
Originally from Clifton Park, NY…ran Cross Country and Track at Quinnipiac University…Previously served as an Athletic Academic Services Intern at Clemson University, working both as an Academic Advisor and an Assistant Tutor Coordinator.
Teams: Women’s Basketball, Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field
Sara Sanders
Senior Academic Counselor615.322-3228
sara.sanders@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Psychology, Virginia Tech University;
M.A. in Community Counseling, UNC Charlotte.
Was a member of the Virginia Tech swim team…Previously worked at UNC Charlotte as an Acadmeic Advisor and served as G.O.L.D. Coordinator…Lives in Nashville with husband, Ian, son, Maddox and dog, Wrigley…from Franklin, TN.
Teams: Baseball, Football
Brittni Hamilton
Academic Counselor
Tutor Coordinator
615.322.4024
615.322.4024
B.S. in Human Organization and Development, Vanderbilt University;
M.S. in Sports Administration, Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Four year member of the Vanderbilt University Women’s Bowling team earning … Previously working in admissions at DeVry University as well as in the Fairleigh Dickinson University Athletics Academic Support Office…Originally from Webster, New York.
Teams: Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Soccer
Candice Johnson
Academic Counselor
615.936.7518
B.A. in Communications, University of Maryland;
M.B.A. in Sports Management, Concordia University of Chicago.
Originally from New York…Was a member of the University of Maryland’s softball team…Previously served as an assistant academic counselor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and at the University of North Carolina Greensboro…Currently resides in Nashville with her husband Bradley, daughter Camryn and dog Kobe.
Teams: Football, Bowling