Administration

Assistant Dean for Advancement Julia Allen Phone: 828/409-0775 (cell) Email: Advancement Associate Zai Cook Phone: 540/231-3929 Email: Director of Communications & Marketing Krista Timney Phone: 540/231-4160 Email: Digital Communications Manager Victoria Boatwright Phone: 540/589-7849 Email: Director of Alumni Relations Tanya Ridpath Phone: 540/231-2332 Email: Assistant Director for Leadership Gifts James H. Eddleton Phone: 540/231-8387 Email:

Introduction

Each college has a signed memorandum of understanding with the university articulating the working relationship between University Advancement and the college regarding the design and implementation of development, alumni relations, and communications and marketing activities at Virginia Tech.

University Policies and Procedures

The university policies listed below outline guidelines related to development, alumni relations, and communications and marketing; they apply to all individuals engaged in these activities. The following policies are commonly referenced:

  • Policy 12100: Policy on Coordination of Private Fundraising
  • Policy 12005: Policy on Commemorative Tributes
  • Policy 12010: Policy on Dedication of University Facilities
  • Policy 12000: Policy on Usage of University Name
  • Policy 12200: Policy on Virginia Tech Daily and Virginia Tech Student Edition Email Policy
  • Policy 12205: Responding to Virginia Tech Freedom of Information Act Requests
  • Policy 1030: Social Media Policy
  • Policy 1015: Policy on Serving Alcohol

University Advancement Division Staffing

The College Advancement Team works closely with partners in central Advancement. The Senior Leadership team includes:

Senior Leadership Team for Advancement

  • Charles Phlegar
  • Vice President for Advancement
  • Kristie Caddick
  • Chief of Staff to the Vice President
  • Julie Farmer
  • Senior Administrative Coordinator
  • Rhonda Arsenault
  • Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement & COO
  • Debbie Day
  • Assoc Vice President for Presidential Priorities
  • Natalie Hart
  • Associate Vice President of Advancement
  • Angela Hayes
  • Associate Vice President for Advancement and Campaign and Sesquicentennial Director
  • Charleon Jefferies
  • Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Brandy Salmon
  • Associate Vice President for Innovation and Partnerships
  • Monecia Taylor
  • Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement
  • John Torget
  • Associate Vice President for Engagement
  • Tracy Vosburgh
  • Senior Associate Vice President for University Relations

Additional Key Liaisons for the College Advancement Team

  • Zeke Barlow
  • Sr Director of Communications and Marketing – Colleges
  • Ann Bolton
  • Director of Annual Giving
  • Dan Cleveland
  • Assistant Vice President for Advancement – Colleges & Units
  • Brianna Kauhane
  • Senior Director of Donor Relations and Prospect Development
  • Justina Sumpter
  • Director of Reunion Programs
  • Shaun Grahe
  • Senior Director of Young Alumni and Reunion Programs

Annual Giving

  • Ann Bolton
  • Director of Annual Giving

Gift Planning

  • Steve Clark
  • Assistant Vice President for Gift Planning
  • Bob Smythers
  • Senior Director of Gift Planning
  • Nicole Wagner
  • Director of Gift Planning
  • Christina Miller
  • Assistant Director of Gift Planning

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  • Brandy Salmon
  • Associate Vice President for Innovation and Partnerships
  • Lisa Young
  • Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator
  • Brad Fravel
  • Executive Director, Innovation and Partnerships
  • Gwen Harrington
  • Director of Strategic Engagement and Partnerships
  • Tracy Krauchun
  • Director of Foundation Relations, LINK