Vandy Village focuses on C.A.R.E for student parents and/or caregivers. Our goal is to Connect Vanderbilt students by compiling resources in one easily accessible area, Advise peers and provide mentorship, Relate to and build community through shared experiences, and Encourage each other to succeed. It takes a village, let's get it done... together. 

Group leadership

Faculty Advisors	Student Leadership
Dr. Matt Schroer  matt.e.schroer@vanderbilt.edu Professor Leah Branam leah.branam@Vanderbilt.Edu	President Amber Bonema amber.r.bonema@vanderbilt.edu Vice-President Brittany Felgate Brittany.m.felgate@vanderbilt.edu Treasurer Nicole Harris nicole.e.harris@vanderbilt.edu Secretary Erika Barfield erika.l.barfield@vanderbilt.edu

Mission 

To engage, encourage, and support professional/graduate students who identify as a parent and/or caregiver.

AIM

To Connect, Advise, Relate, and Encourage C.A.R.E

• We offer connection through centralized access to pertinent information regarding parenting and caregiving in the Nashville area.
• Share insight on balancing being a student and a parent/caregiver through advice and mentorship.
• Build relationships and community through shared experiences as a student and parent/caregiver.
• Give and receive encouragement and motivation to succeed. 

Membership  

 Please contact student leadership to sign up, no qualifications are needed

Resources 

Working with Dean of Students and Office of Student Affairs, Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center-VU, Reproductive Health and Parenting Resource Coordinator-Office of Health and Wellness-VU

Standing meeting time 

Will vote on this during our first meeting of the year, will be over Zoom to allow participation from all areas. Meet montly-quarterly based on need and interest.