Atlanta, Houston, New York City and South Florida.
Four locations with one common denominator: being home to a Vanderbilt regional hub.
Opened in 2023, the hubs are key to one of Vanderbilt’s signature initiatives: to grow the school’s presence beyond the Nashville campus and be more a part of the communities that we serve. The hubs can help with job placement, aid in finding internships and be a home base for prospective students, alumni, supporters and partners.
Each of the hubs has a four-person staff working full time in three areas: enrollment, career advancement and alumni relations.
Location: Downtown
Sample of events: Cox Case Competition, Immersive Learning trek, Data Science Hack-a-thon, Vanderbilt & You, Commodore Launch
Sample of corporate partners: Chick-fil-A, Home Depot, Cox Communication
Contact Us: 404-692-7637
Team members:
Jennifer Shaughnessy - Director of Regional Engagement
Kristen Hirst - Regional Director of Corporate Partnerships
Justin Nwokeji- Director of Regional Philanthropy
Benna Curole - Associate Director of Regional Philanthropy
Location: Downtown
Sample of events: Houston Astros Week, Immersive Learning Energy trek, Commodore Launch, Vanderbilt & You
Sample of Corporate Partners: ABS, Microsoft, JP Morgan
Contact Us: 832-937-5415
Team members:
Kendall Dacey- Director of Regional Engagement
Yolanda Norman - Regional Director of Corporate Partnerships
Kate Martin - Director of Regional Philanthropy
Tyra Reid – Associate Director of Regional Philanthropy
Location: Midtown Manhattan (moving to Vanderbilt's new Chelsea campus)
Sample of events: Immersive
Learning Trek Business/
Fashion/Beauty, Chancellor
Diermeier Conversation with
Deloitte, Vanderbilt & You, Commodore
Launch
Sample of Corporate Partners: Wells Fargo, L’Oreal, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs
Contact Us: 929-450-6406
Team Members:
Nicole Molina - Director of Regional Engagement
Andrea DiMarco - Regional Director of Corporate Partnerships
Tim Paul - Director of Regional Philanthropy
Rori Chuck – Associate Director of Regional Philanthropy
Location: Based across South Florida, working remotely and utilizing co-working space for meetings and events
Sample of events: Commodore Launch, EMERGE Conference, Leadership Miami, Miami-Dade Public School Luncheon, Vanderbilt & You
Sample of Corporate Partners: Blue Origin, Kaseya, RBI
Contact Us: 786-254-0332
Team Members:
Annie Shea - Director of Regional Engagement
Amy Betancourt - Regional Director of Corporate Partnerships
Nikki Turner Brown - Director of Regional Philanthropy
Sabrina Hall - Assistant Director of Regional Philanthropy
Each of the hubs has a four-person staff working full time in the areas of enrollment, career advancement, corporate partnerships and alumni relations.
For an undergraduate or a postdoc, a cellist or a cellular biologist, a researcher or a writer, Vanderbilt offers a unique learning experience. The university is immersive, collaborative, rigorous, multifaceted and grounded in the commitment to educational and community excellence. Choose a discipline, learn about the available nationally renowned financial aid programs and apply today.
Lead by: Grace Franceschelli - Senior Director of Regional Networks, Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Whether you are a current student exploring career fields, a recent graduate looking to network or a seasoned professional ready to mentor others, the hubs offer ways for you to connect. Each hub has a director of corporate partnerships staff member on site to elevate business through strategic collaboration with Vanderbilt University. Our Corporate Partnerships team facilitates streamlined access to top-tier talent and world-class expertise, enabling organizations connected with Vanderbilt to thrive.
Lead by: Bianca Townsend - Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships
Development and Alumni Relations
The DAR team forges relationships in Nashville and all over the world with the goal of supporting world-class education and discovery. We set bold ambitions for the future and ensure the university has the resources to meet its goals.
Lead by: Meg Vaysben – Senior Director of Regional Philanthropy