About Us

Our Priority

The Health and Well-Being Unit promises to create a comprehensive and integrated approach to student care and well-being.

The Health and Well Being Unit prioritizes:

Comprehensive Healthcare

  • We strive to provide evidence-based healthcare through a comprehensive and integrated approach.

Well-Being

  • We strive to cultivate a culture of well-being at ECU, modeling the way with a collaborative effort with on and off-campus partners utilizing the essential elements of well-being as our guide.

Education

  • We collaborate with the campus and community to deliver quality and compelling education through prevention, harm reduction, and proven strategies that inspire positive behavior change.
  • We provide world-class educational opportunities through part-time employment, internships, preceptorships, and graduate assistantships, helping the next generation of health and well-being practitioners become who they were already meant to be.

Leadership

Lanika L. Wright PhD, WHNP-BC Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
Associate Vice Chancellor of Health and Well-Being
wrightla@ecu.edu
Dr. LaNika L. Wright is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Health and Well-Being at East Carolina University, a role she has held since July 2022. In this position, Dr. Wright is dedicated to advancing the university’s commitment to holistic health and enhancing the overall student experience through strategic planning and collaboration across various departments.

Before stepping into her current role, Dr. Wright accumulated a wealth of experience as a staff provider, sexual assault nurse examiner, and Director of ECU Student Health Services. Her multifaceted background equips her with a deep understanding of both individual and community health needs, allowing her to champion Whole Person care effectively.

Dr. Wright’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from East Tennessee State University, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She earned her PhD in Nursing from East Carolina University.

Her special interests include Whole Person care, Health Promotion and Prevention, strategic planning, and leadership development. Dr. Wright is passionate about working directly with students and student groups, providing patient care, and collaborating with various departments to enhance the student experience. Her innovative approach and leadership are pivotal in shaping programs and initiatives that promote student well-being.

Outside of her professional commitments, Dr. Wright enjoys shopping, traveling, spending time with her family and church family.  Her dedication to both her field and her community reflects her holistic approach to health and well-being.

Center for Counseling and Student Development

Valerie Kisler-van Reede, Ph.D.
Director, Counseling Center
Hillary Liles, LCSW, LCAS
Alcohol and Other Drug Staff Counselor
Derrance Hughes, LCMHCS, NCC
Associate Director / Clinical Coordinator

Campus Recreation and Wellness

Gregory Corack, PhD
Senior Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness
ehlingw16@ecu.edu
252-328-6387
Steven A. Trotter, MS, ACSM-EPC
Director of Well-Being
trotters19@ecu.edu
252-328-5172

Student Health Services

C. LaShae’ Wilson, MSN, ANP-BC
Executive Director of Student Health Services
lockec@ecu.edu
252-328-6841
Kristal Ransome, MBA
Director of Business Services
ransomek17@ecu.edu
252-328-6841