WCU Health Services Staff

The team at Health Services is comprised of healthcare professionals that strive to meet the health care needs of the academic community and to enhancing the physical, psychological, environmental and health education needs of our campus. 

Provider Staff

Jessica Ange, MD

Jessica Ange, MD

Medical Director

Graduate/Doctoral Institution: Wake Forest University - Medical Doctorate ('02)

Residency: Residency program in family Medicine at Scott Air Force Base (jointly with St Louis University) as part of her military service beginning in 2002.  Dr Ange was in the US Air Force from 2002-2009 with a deployment to Ali Al Salem Aire Base in Kuwait to support Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005.

Dr. Ange considers working in college health one of the most fulfilling careers in medicine and loves helping students as they learn to navigate the health care system to advocate for their own health and wellbeing. 

Julia Hartley, DO

Julia Hartley, DO

Associate Medical Director

Graduate/Doctoral Institution: Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine- Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine ('09)
Residency: Residency at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Family Medicine; Spartanburg, SC ('12)  

Dr. Hartley finds joy in empowering students to prioritize their health and well-being.  It is a privilege to help guide students on their path to wellness, supporting their journey towards academic success and personal growth.

Kristy Hopkins, NP-C

Kristy Hopkins, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Graduate/Doctoral Institution: Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµapp - MSN, family nurse practitioner ('10)

"Providing care on a college campus lets us continue to learn while the students are learning.  I have the opportunity to provide meaningful care to the students as well as the staff and faculty that we serve".

"It is rewarding on a daily basis and an honor to be able to provide care to the Western Carolina University community."

Nancy Peneff, NP-C

Nancy Peneff, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Graduate/Doctoral Institution: Western Carlina University - MSN, family nurse practitioner ('12)

"College health is challenging and rewarding!!!"

Kate Starre, NP-C

Kate Starre, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Graduate/Doctoral Institution: Simmons University, MSN ('20), family nurse practitioner

"One of my favorite things about working in college health is the ability to connect with students, while helping them to learn how to navigate the healthcare system as they prepare to transition away from life on campus." 

 

Nursing & Laboratory Staff

 

Cassie Stewart, RN

Cassie Stewart, RN

Nurse

Tina Fisher, MLT

Tina Fisher, MLT

Laboratory Technician

Barbara Starnes, RN

Barbara Starnes, RN

Nurse

Karen Tharp, RN

Karen Tharp, RN

Nurse

Ashley Vinson

Ashley Vinson

Medical Assistant

Courtney Kirkendall, CMA

Courtney Kirkendall, CMA

Medical Assistant

Makayla Woodring

Makayla Woodring

Medical Assistant

Aubrey Hyde, CMA

Aubrey Hyde, CMA

Medical Assistant

Kayli Swayze, CNA

Kayli Swayze, CNA

Medical Assistant

Madalynn Price

Madalynn Price

Medical Assistant

Raeleigh Hall

Raeleigh Hall

Medical Assistant

 

Administrative & Support Staff

Pam Buchanan

Pam Buchanan

Director

Katie Williams Lanning

Katie Williams Lanning

Business Manager

Angela Mills

Angela Mills

Insurance & Billing

Denise Kuykendall

Denise Kuykendall

Insurance & Billing

Destiny Hampton

Destiny Hampton

Health Information Assistant

Jodi Tollie

Jodi Tollie

Health Information Assistant

Lee Anne Burrell

Lee Anne Burrell

Health Information Assistant

Teresa Shular

Teresa Shular

Building & Environmental Services Technician