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
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
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
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
Nurse Practitioner
Graduate/Doctoral Institution: Western Carlina University - MSN, family nurse practitioner ('12)
"College health is challenging and rewarding!!!"
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
Nurse
Tina Fisher, MLT
Laboratory Technician
Barbara Starnes, RN
Nurse
Karen Tharp, RN
Nurse
Ashley Vinson
Medical Assistant
Courtney Kirkendall, CMA
Medical Assistant
Makayla Woodring
Medical Assistant
Aubrey Hyde, CMA
Medical Assistant
Kayli Swayze, CNA
Medical Assistant
Madalynn Price
Medical Assistant
Raeleigh Hall
Medical Assistant
Administrative & Support Staff
Pam Buchanan
Director
Katie Williams Lanning
Business Manager
Angela Mills
Insurance & Billing
Denise Kuykendall
Insurance & Billing
Destiny Hampton
Health Information Assistant
Jodi Tollie
Health Information Assistant
Lee Anne Burrell
Health Information Assistant
Teresa Shular
Building & Environmental Services Technician