Alisa Gotte, M.D.
Vanderbilt
Rheumatology Honoree
 Dr. Gotte received her medical education and served as a faculty member at the University of Texas Southwestern. In 2015, she joined the faculty at Vanderbilt, where she sees patients at the Nashville, Franklin and Cookeville locations. She is also the Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director, a program generously supported by the Arthritis Foundation. She has been active with the Arthritis Foundation, serving as a grant reviewer, and speaking at Arthritis Foundation events, including the National Juvenile Arthritis Convention, the Juvenile Arthritis Family Weekend at Great Wolf Lodge, Juvenile Arthritis Education Event at the Chattanooga Aquarium, and Juvenile Arthritis Family Day Out at Camp Widjiwagen.
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Dr. Calendine is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of arthritis - including minimally-invasive anterior hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, and robotic-assisted joint surgery. In addition to a busy clinical practice as a founding partner of the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, Dr. Calendine is dedicated to orthopedic education and enjoys lecturing nationally and internationally on the latest joint replacement techniques and advancements.
For over 26 years, Blakeford Senior Life has been greater Nashville’s premier provider of senior residential living and health services. As a homegrown nonprofit organization, we work with seniors to create the lifestyle experience that works best for them and for their loved ones. From our beautiful Blakeford at Green Hills campus which provides the finest in community living including a full continuum of healthcare services, to our innovative LiveWell by Blakeford life plan at home program, Blakeford Senior Life provides a wide range of solutions designed to enhance and enrich the lives of those we serve.
Rachel Drucker is a 27 year old who has rheumatoid arthritis. She was diagnosed just after graduating from college. Her symptoms came on suddenly and severely, and for a time, she had to use a wheelchair to get around. To cope with the challenges of arthritis, she relies on an incredible support system of loving family and friends, laughter, and lots and lots of takeout.
Bryson Bouchard got diagnosed with juvenile arthritis (JA) when he was 5 years old. He gets shots everyday to assist with his JA.
Marcy Buckley was a nurse and artist who loved being a wife and mother. Her arthritis diagnosis at age 33 changed how she moved but did not stop her from moving forward.