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Rachel Baugh
Vanderbilt Health
Franklin,TN
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Results-driven management professional with proven track record of leading successful programs and initiatives. Known for fostering collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in strategic planning and team leadership
4
Certification
27
Years of experience
Work History
Program Director
4 Months- Strategic planning and program development to advance program goals.
- Oversee participant recruitment, selection, onboarding, and participation policies and procedures.
- Define performance expectations; provide coaching and professional development for staff and interns.
- Prepare and manage annual operating budget; oversee expenditures across nine cost centers; resolve discrepancies and forecast future financial needs.
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies and grant applications; create marketing and fundraising content to enhance program visibility.
- Office of Health Science Education — Aspirnaut Program
Wellness Director
7 Years 3 Months- Designed and implemented a comprehensive wellness program with measurable outcomes addressing physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Developed communications to increase engagement; delivered fitness programs, assessments, one-on-one coaching, and nutrition analysis.
- Collected and analyzed program data to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvements.
Associate Director
6 Years 6 Months- Managed summer programming and operational logistics; partnered with executive leadership and strategic partners.
- Designed marketing and fundraising campaigns; created and managed website content, recruitment strategies, and quarterly newsletter.
- Managed multiple budgets to maximize funds with financial integrity; supervised Program Manager and provided aggregate data and statistical analysis on student outcomes.
Head Health and Wellness Coach / Assistant Business Development Director
9 Months- Identified and developed new business opportunities to increase revenue and memberships.
- Led development of business and sales processes; supervised daily operations and client relations.
- Designed individualized exercise programming for orthopedic rehabilitation; tracked marketing trends.
Executive Director
1 Year 11 Months- Managed and mentored 12 staff; oversaw scheduling, compensation, certification, and competition logistics.
- Developed marketing strategies, negotiated facility/vendor contracts, directed events, and managed website and membership systems.
- Acted as community liaison for water safety and drowning prevention.
Head Swimming & Diving Coach
4 Years- Designed daily and seasonal training programs; established team leadership council; hired and mentored staff.
- Managed facility projects, operations, scholarship budgets, fundraising, and NCAA-compliant recruiting.
- Recruited nationally ranked athletes; coached NCAA All-Americans and Olympian qualifiers.
Associate Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach
4 Years 9 Months- Led recruiting and scholarship budget administration; contributed to conference championship event planning.
- Recruited top freshman classes; coached teams to national finishes and supported athlete development.
Professional Athlete (swimming)
9 Years- Represented Speedo and Team USA at national and international competitions.
- Managed public appearances, motivational speaking, social media and website content, contract negotiations, and athlete mentoring.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Administration
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Health Coaching Program - National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Skills
Organizational leadership
Strategic planning
Operations oversight
Fundraising Development strategies
Wellness program design and implementation
Grant writing
Budgeting and financial management
Innovation and creativity
Performance standards and analysis
Program strategy development
Marketing and promotion
Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Olympic gold and silver medalist, 2004, Athens, Greece
- Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame inductee, 2021
- Polish American Hall of Fame inductee, 2018
- SEC Greats inductee, University of Kentucky, 2011
- University of Kentucky Athletic Association Hall of Fame inductee
- Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society member
Certification
- National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association — Certified Personal Trainer
- NeuroColors Certified Counselor
- Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Certified
Publications
Boudko, S. P., Pedchenko, V. K., Pokidysheva, E. N., Budko, A. M., Baugh, R., Coates, P. T., Fidler, A. L., Hudson, H. M., Ivanov, S. V., Luer, C., Pedchenko, T., Preston, R. L., Rafi, M., Vanacore, R., Bhave, G., Hudson, J. K., & Hudson, B. G. (2023). Collagen IV of basement membranes: III. Chloride pressure is a primordial innovation that drives and maintains the assembly of scaffolds. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 299(11), Article 105318., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbc.2023.105318
Timeline
Program Director
Vanderbilt Health
02.2026 - Current
Associate Director
Vanderbilt Health
07.2019 - 01.2026
Wellness Director
Vanderbilt Health
03.2019 - Current
Head Health and Wellness Coach / Assistant Business Development Director
Renu Health and Fitness
09.2018 - 06.2019
Executive Director
Bobcat Swim Club
09.2016 - 08.2018
Head Swimming & Diving Coach
Ohio University
03.2014 - 03.2018
Associate Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach
University of Louisville
06.2009 - 03.2014
Professional Athlete (swimming)
Speedo/Warnaco, USA Swimming
12.1999 - 12.2008
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Health Coaching Program from National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology
University of Louisville
Master of Science from Sports Administration