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Meet a USAC Member: LaDonna Smith
May. 2, 2022—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work in the Department of Biological Sciences and my job title is Administrative Officer. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I’ve worked at Vanderbilt since August 2017, so almost 5 years! What has been your career journey to lead you...
Meet a USAC Member: Shore Griffin
Apr. 11, 2022—What has been your career journey to lead you to where you are today? I came to Nashville in March of 1989 with my newly printed college degree, with a plan to stay just a few years and then head farther from home to Chicago, or Boston or….? Ha! Here I am 33 years later!...
Meet a USAC Member: Shahpar Kamtarin
Mar. 3, 2022—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I am the Coordinator of Public Services at Peabody Library. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have been at Vanderbilt since just over 9 years. What has been your career journey to lead you to where you are today? I’m...
Meet a USAC Member: Fiana Barrow
Jan. 31, 2022—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work in Development and Alumni Relations as a Prospect Development Manager for Major Gifts. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have been with Vanderbilt for 4 years. What has been your career journey to lead you to where you...
Meet a USAC Member: Patrick Conwell
Jan. 6, 2022—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work for the police department. I am the captain over Special Projects. Primarily, I manage our Body Worn Camera program and I conduct data analytics and crime analysis. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I started with Vanderbilt in 2004...
Meet a USAC Member: Tara Williams
Dec. 9, 2021—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work in the Office of Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) as the Chief of Staff. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have been at Vanderbilt for 14 years. What has been your career journey to led...
Meet a USAC Member: Marsha Carter
Nov. 2, 2021—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work in Campus Planning/Facilities in Finance and my title is Administrative Support Professional. What is the best perk you have ever had at a job? The Holiday Break that we receive in December is much needed to enjoy family and to relax....
Meet a USAC Member: Susan Walker
Oct. 7, 2021—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I am the assistant to the chair in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have been at Vanderbilt since 2010. What has been your career journey to lead you to where you are...
Meet a Member: Olivia Hill
Sep. 10, 2021— What department do you work in and what is your job title? I am the power plant supervisor in the Facilities Department. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have been at Vanderbilt for 25 years and 8 months. What has been your career journey to led you to where you are...
Meet a USAC Member: Emily Kelley
Aug. 9, 2021—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I am an associate director of stewardship in Development and Alumni Relations. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I recently passed my five-year anniversary of working at Vanderbilt, although as an undergraduate student I worked in the Central Library and the...