Michael Wallace

Assistant Director for Student Development
West House

Michael Wallace (he, him, his) is a Tennessee native who joins Vanderbilt most recently from the University of California, Davis, where he served as an orientation program coordinator for four years.

As assistant director for student development, Michael oversees student governance across The Ingram Commons and advises the first-year orientation leader organization, VUcept. Additionally, he coordinates International Student Orientation and supervises program coordinators. 

Michael earned his M.Ed. in higher education administration from Clemson University and his B.S. in communication studies from East Tennessee State University. Outside of work, Michael enjoys running, hiking, board games with friends, and spending time with his dog, Reggie.