
Advisory Boards & Groups
Volunteer advisory groups, including boards, circles and councils, play an important role in helping the School grow and develop in line with market trends and industry expectations. The following groups offer advice and guidance throughout the School. They also represent alumni and student groups in and beyond the School and University.
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SPCS Alumni Association 2021-22
Officers
- President: Annette Ardler, C’01
- Vice President: Deon Price, C’14
- Secretary: Sabrina Guerin, C’17
- Treasurer: Griffin Trau, ’18, GC’19
- Past President: Duan Hobbs, C’13
Directors
- Jason Brown, C’08
- Calvin Callahan, GC’10
- Gwendolyn Douglas, GC’20
- Fred Gatty, C’16
- Jonathan Gunter, GC’19
- Benjamin Lyman, C’06
- Tavorise Marks, C’18
- Edward Monk, C’10
- Brian Peyton, C’09
- Katrina Ruiz, C’14
- Amy Simmons, C’06
- Cherie Wyatt, C’10
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Dean’s Ambassadors Circle (DAC) 2021-22
The SPCS Dean’s Ambassadors Circle (DAC) is a leadership committee comprised of dedicated and accomplished SPCS alumni, faculty, friends of the school and Richmond area leaders who enthusiastically support the mission, goals and programs of the School. DAC members are willing to donate their time, talents and resources to advance relationships between the School and public/private organizations and individuals in the Richmond community.
Drawing upon professional and leadership experiences, DAC provides support to the Dean and is dedicated to strengthening SPCS by advising on strategic direction, acting as ambassadors, raising the School’s profile in the community and strengthening community partners. DAC champions SPCS to continue excellence in continuing education and lifelong learning impacting the Richmond region.
President
Connie E. Harvey, C’05, GC’04
Manager, Office of the Chairman, WestRock CompanyMembers
Valerie J. Agnew, C’96, G’05
Sales Logistics Analyst, Altria Group Distribution CompanyJeannie Alcott, W’77
Executive Director, Richmond SHRMRob Allen, R’94, GB’03
Partner, Capstone Financial PartnersDan (Woody) Aldredge, R’86, L’90, B’90
Managing Partner, Aldredge & CompanyEric Beatty, ’01, GC’12
Captain, University of Richmond Police DepartmentSteven D. Brown
Managing Partner, Richmond Office, Isler DareLisa B. Cheney, C’16
Director of Donor Relations, Sheltering Arms FoundationCatherine (Cathy) Eagles, C’00
Owner, Eagle Paralegal LLCWilliam Marshall Ervine
Environmental Engineer Consultant (Retired), Virginia Department of Environmental QualityMary Ramsey Evans, C’02, G’06
Adjunct Instructor of English (Retired), Reynolds Community CollegePatricia H. Gallagher, C’97
Senior Vice President, SONA BankThornton (Tim) Hill
Realtor, Long & Foster RealtorsLinda (Lin) Koch, C’03
University of Richmond (Retired)William Kuehl, C’73
Writer/Consultant & Managing Member, Keuhl & Keuhl, LLCChristopher D. Lee
Chief Human Resources Officer, William & MaryCharles Martin, Sr., C’71
Chief Financial Office & Board Member, Partners in HealthCare USAAutumn Nabors, GC’11
Director of Curriculum & Instruction, City of Richmond Public SchoolsNick Serfass
Executive Director, RVATechScott E. Strickler, C’87
Treasurer, Robins Insurance Agency, Inc.Charles K. Trible, C’68, L’71
Manager, Trible & AssociatesUniversity Representatives
Jamelle S. Wilson, Ed.D.
Dean, School of Professional & Continuing StudiesJames Campbell
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Osher Institute Leadership Council 2022
Chair
Christine Campbell
Vice Chair
Becky Hudson
Past Chair
Colleen Anders
Members
- John Bailey
- Kathy Barley
- Janice Jones
- John Mahone
- Laura Soles
- Alice Waagen
- Anne Wescott
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Institute on Philanthropy (IOP) Advisory Board 2021-22
Dean Browell
Executive Vice President, Feedback AgencyAngela Cusack
CEO/Managing Princial, Igniting-SuccessRuth Modlin Ellett, CFRE
Modlin Ellett AssociatesCheryl Groce-Wright
Executive Director, Neighborhood Resource Center of Greater FultonJaraad Hines
Executive Director, HineSightDanielle L. Ripperton, CFRE
Executive Director, Children’s Museum of RichmondLaurie Rogers
Independent Grant WriterDavid Sams
Executive Director, The Community Tax Law ProjectDavid Thomason
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Partners in the Arts Board of Advisors
The Partners in the Arts (PIA) Board of Advisors provides guidance to the PIA Director in collaboration with the Associate Dean of the School of Professional & Continuing Studies.
Michael C. Gettings, Chair
Instructional Specialist, Visual Arts, Chesterfield County Public SchoolsChristie-Jo Adams
Fine Art Instructional Specialist, Richmond Public SchoolsSam Banks
Retired, Richmond Public SchoolsJordan Brown
Director of Adult Education, Visual Arts Center of RichmondIrene Carney
Executive Director, Sabot at Stony Point SchoolScott A. Garka
President, CultureWorksStephen A. Geyer
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Goochland County Public SchoolsTracey Ingle English
Instructional Specialist, Powhatan County Public SchoolsMichael Kalafatis
Art Education Specialist, Henrico County Public SchoolsJennifer Stackpole
Lead Teacher Specialist – Art, Hanover County Public SchoolsThomas J. Shields (ex-officio)
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Education Advisory Board
The Education Advisory Board includes representatives from local school divisions, independent schools, program alumni, community organizations and community colleges.