VUMC People Archive — Page 20 of 81

Woman in athletic clothing stands beneath a barbell in a powerlifting competition venue, gripping the bar as she warms up. Other competitors, equipment, and a National Senior Games Association sign are visible in the background.
September 5, 2025

Leslie Grissim’s dedication to fitness led to the national Senior Games — and a medal

As the facility dog coordinator at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Grissim is always on the go.

By Jessica Pasley
Portrait of a gray-haired man wearing a white medical coat and patterned tie.
September 5, 2025

Dan Roden awarded Vanderbilt’s Earl Sutherland Prize for Achievement in Research

He received the award for his pioneering work focusing on leveraging genetic information to enhance health care outcomes.

Jonathan Neukam and Jennifer Pack smiling together beside a structural beam in a bright, glass-enclosed sky bridge.
August 28, 2025

Jennifer Pack, a mother and a real estate agent, wanted to better hear the voices of her children and her clients; how VUMC research audiologist Jonathan Neukam helped that happen

“My preconceived idea was that cochlear implants are for deaf people, and I didn’t understand that they’re also for hearing-impaired people.”

By Evan Dorian
Yolanda Redmond stands on a sunlit outdoor pedestrian bridge, wearing a black blazer and top, with her hands clasped in front of her.
August 28, 2025

Yolanda Redmond named Chief Supply Chain Officer for VUMC 

“Supply Chain is more than just operations — we’re a strategic partner within the organization and critical to continued growth,” Redmond said.

By Holly Fletcher
Kaylor Glassman, wearing a hospital ID badge, smiles beside facility dog Velour while holding a plaque reading “Patient and Family Choice Award,” with “Kaylor Glassman, MS” and “2024–2025” visible. Bookshelves and informational materials are in the background.
August 26, 2025

Pup-tacular duo Kaylor Glassman and Velour fetch top honors

“…the work that Kaylor and Velour are doing together makes a difference for children and families facing tough medical challenges.”

By Christina Echegaray
Two women stand in a clinical office holding an open certificate. The certificate reads “The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses” and names Sara Tebos, RN 3.
August 21, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘Sara is more than just a cardiac rehab nurse but a patient advocate.’

Sara Tebos, RN, works in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation unit at Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

By Kylie Avery