Meet a USAC Member Category
Meet a Member: Corbin Whitwell
Sep. 10, 2025—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I’m the Compound Manager in the High-Throughput Screening Core of the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical Biology. Translation: I keep track of hundreds of thousands of tiny tubes, work with robots that cost more than my house, and move very small amounts of liquid...
Meet a Member: Beth Rivas
Aug. 13, 2025—What department do you work in and what is your job title? Administrative Officer, Cores in the School if Medicine, Basic Sciences How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? 19 years How long have you been a part of USAC and how has it impacted you? This is my 4th year on USAC and...
USAC Meet a Member: Sydney Penn
Jul. 16, 2025—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work for the Facilities Department as an Administrative Assistant. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have been at Vanderbilt for three and a half years. How long have you been a part of USAC and how has it impacted...
USAC Meet a Member: Christopher Yarnell
Jun. 11, 2025—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I am the Administrative Manager of Furman Hall in the College of Arts and Science. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have been an employee at Vanderbilt for three years. What do you enjoy most about Vanderbilt? (i.e. missions, benefits,...
USAC Meet a Member: Valerie Lorusso
May. 13, 2025—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work in Student Affairs Finance as an Administrative Coordinator. How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I’ve been with Vanderbilt just over six years. How long have you been a part of USAC and how has it impacted you? I am...
USAC Meet a Member: Elena Carro
Mar. 1, 2025—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work in the School of Medicine as the Administrative Manager for the Office of Health Sciences Education! How long have you been a part of USAC and how has it impacted you? This year is my first! I’ve really enjoyed working on...
USAC Meet a Member: Michael Fazi
Feb. 1, 2025—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I work in the Title IX Office within the Division of Administration. My title is: Assistant Director, Title IX How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have worked at Vanderbilt for 3.5 years, beginning in August 2021. How long have you...
USAC Meet a Member: Chance Ryon
Dec. 1, 2024—What department do you work in and what is your job title? Title: Operations Services and Solutions Manager Team: Center of Expertise: Strategy and Operations Innovation Dept./Division: The Division of People, Culture and Belonging How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? I have been at Vanderbilt for 5 ½ years! Started in 2019 in...
USAC Meet a Member: Shelby Pendowski
Nov. 1, 2024—What department do you work in and what is your job title? Senior Communications Strategist, Facilities Department How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? Five, almost six years. How long have you been a part of USAC and how has it impacted you? I was elected to USAC in the Summer of 2024, and...
USAC Meet a Member: Portlyn Cruise
Oct. 15, 2024—What department do you work in and what is your job title? I’m an Event Coordinator for the Office of Medical Student Affairs (VU School of Medicine) which is under the Office of Health Sciences Education (OHSE). How long have you been a Vanderbilt employee? This July I celebrated my 6th year with Vanderbilt. What...