By Alicia Mott
At the heart of our school’s success is the dedication and talent of Vanderbilt Business staff who support students, faculty, and the greater Owen community every single day. From career milestones to awards, we’re proud to recognize and celebrate these team members and their service.
Nelson
Retirement
After many years of dedicated service, Lacy Nelson officially retired on June 20, 2025. Nelson has been an integral part of the Vanderbilt Business staff and community since 2007, initially joining as an Executive Coach for the Owen Leadership Development Program (LDP). In 2014, she took on the role of Senior Associate Director for Alumni Career Management, where her profound impact has been felt by countless graduates navigating their career transitions. We celebrate Nelson’s remarkable contributions and wish her all the best in her retirement.
Milestone Anniversaries in 2025
L to R, top: Feinstein, Meissner, Kinnett; bottom: Yockey, Masterson, Cardona, Mulligan
20 Years at Vanderbilt Business
- Suzanne Feinstein, Director of the Vanderbilt Master of Marketing Program → started 3/8/2005
- Brook Meissner, Director of Specialized Masters Coaching, Career Management Center (CMC) → started 9/1/2005
- Sandy Kinnett, Senior Associate Director and Coach, CMC → started 11/28/2005
15 Years at Vanderbilt Business
- Heather Yockey, Director of Employer Relations and Recruiting, CMC → started 3/1/2010
- Jennifer Masterson, Director of Enrollment Management → started 10/27/2010
10 Years at Vanderbilt Business
- Dora Cardona, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management → started 11/16/2015
5 Years at Vanderbilt Business
- Mckenzie Mulligan, Associate Director of Recruiting and Admissions, MBA → started 1/20/2020
Luis pictured with Bass Military Scholars (all MBA’25); L to R: Jack Conway, George Fletcher, Luis, R.J. Natherson
Awards
Gabriela Luis, Associate Director of Recruiting and Admissions, MBA, was honored earlier this year at the Bass Military Scholars Program annual celebration for her exceptional work in finding and connecting talented veterans with the program and supporting Bass Scholars and military students. The recognition, initiated by the Scholars themselves, highlights Luis’ passionate dedication and the positive impact she has made on the program. During the event, Scott E. Brower, Brigadier General, U.S. Army (Retired), acknowledged Luis’ invaluable contributions and commitment to fostering military-civilian exchanges at Owen.