Faculty Spotlight

Jacqueline Ansell, MD Adjunct Assistant Professor in Clinical Neurology

Allison Stepuszek worked as a nurse in Vanderbilt’s Neurology department for three years prior to completing her training as a Nurse Practitioner and transitioning to her new role as a provider in the Sleep Division. She enjoys the unique capacity of Sleep Neurology to positively impact other areas of her patients’ well-being. When not working, Allison is likely training for her next big race or spending time with her family.   Tell us about your background and how you landed at Vanderbilt.

As a clinical researcher and nurse practitioner, Raymond Romano appreciates the holistic approach he is able to take in his role with the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center. With a Ph.D. in Nursing Science, his primary research interest involves helping find new ways for primary care practitioners to diagnose and care for Alzheimer’s disease patients. Raymond spends his free time working on his cooking skills, gardening, and practicing yoga. 

Division Chief, Neuro-Oncology Assistant Professor of Neurology

Physician Assistant, Team Lead for APP General & Stroke Neurology

Staff Nurse Practioner In the past year or so that she’s been part of the Neurology team at Vanderbilt, staff nurse practitioner Kristen Pilote has expanded her clinic to include both stroke and cognitive neurology practice. Her background as a primary care practitioner gives her a unique, wide lens with which to view neurology cases. In her free time, she enjoys learning new things, most recently through golf and dance lessons, as well as DIY projects and travel.

Assistant Professor, Neuroimmunology Division

Assistant Professor, Movement Disorders Division

Professor, Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology

Andrew Girithiran, MD Assistant Professor, Movement Disorders Division First, tell us a little about your background and how your path led to Vanderbilt.