Wheeler joins the Office of Accreditation and Planning

Wendy Wheeler

Wendy Wheeler recently joined the Office of Accreditation and Planning at the Whiddon College of Medicine as a program coordinator. In her role, she supports a wide range of accreditation and student support-related initiatives and provides critical administrative coordination across departmental priorities. She assists with document preparation, scheduling, communication, and logistical planning for LCME accreditation processes, and plays a key role in enhancing operational efficiency using tools like Asana to streamline workflows and improve team organization.

With more than 30 years of professional experience in administrative management, finance, and organizational planning, Wheeler brings a wealth of practical knowledge and service-centered leadership to the College. She has already made a strong impression — jumping in with confidence, mastering complex systems quickly, and providing immediate structure to ongoing projects.

“I’m honored to join the Whiddon College of Medicine and be part of a team so deeply committed to academic excellence and student success,” Wheeler said. “It’s exciting to contribute to the behind-the-scenes work that supports such meaningful outcomes, especially at the institution where I once studied. I’m grateful for the opportunity to give back.”

A Mobile native, Wheeler studied leisure studies with a concentration in hospitality and hotel management at the University of South Alabama and has also earned licensure in real estate. She brings previous experience in parish administration, financial management, real estate, and property oversight, and has been deeply engaged in volunteer service with organizations including McKemie Place, Fostering Together Gulf Coast, Family Promise, and Mobile Baykeeper.

Wheeler’s thoughtful approach and steady professionalism are already contributing to the continued success of the College’s accreditation efforts and its broader mission to foster excellence in medical education.

“Wendy hasn’t missed a beat since day one,” said Tim Gilbert, Ed.D., associate dean of accreditation and planning. “She’s a perfect fit — thorough, organized and proactive. Her ability to bring order to complex tasks and anticipate what needs to be done has already made a difference in how our team functions. She’s an incredible asset.”