WCU Health Services Staff

Jessica Ange, MD

Medical Director

Contact Info: 828.227.7640

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.  

Kristy Hopkins, NP-C

Nurse Pratitioner

Contact Info: 828.227.7640

Graduate/Doctoral Institution: Western Carolina University - 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

Contact Info: 828.227.7640

Graduate/Doctoral Institution: Western Carlina University - MSN, family nurse practitioner ('12)

"College health is challenging and rewarding!!!"

Lauren Webb, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Contact Info: 828.227.7640

Graduate/Doctoral Institution:  University of St. Francis, MPAS physician assistant studies ('12)

Lauren loves being involved with this patient population as they transition into adulthood and learn to take an active role in their physical and mental health.

Robin Foley, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Contact Info: 828.227.7640

Graduate/Doctoral Institution:  University of South Alabama - MSN, family nurse practitioner ('20)

"Working in college health creates an opportunity to connect with students as they transition into adulthood, teaching healthy habits and enabling them to take charge of their own healthcare."

Kate Starre, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Contact Info: 828.227.7640

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."