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 2025-26

    Officers

    • President:Tavorise Marks, C’18
    • Vice President: Amy Simmons, C’06
    • Treasurer: Ashley Snider, C’21
    • Secretary: Alec White, GC’21
    • Past-President: Sabrina Guerin, C’17

    Directors

    • Beth Berry, ’08, GC’12
    • Tyree Brown, C’19
    • Simone Cheeks, C’05, GC’10
    • Hannah Derricott, C’19
    • Jonathan Gunter, GC’19
    • Kenny Hines, C’07
    • Melody Hopkins, C’02
    • Chris O’Neil, GC’19
    • April Page, C’06, GC’23
    • Linda Taylor, C’02, GC’10
    • Marco Thomas, GC’22
    • Griffin Trau, ’18, GC’19
    • Darrell Turner, GC’16, GC’18
  • Dean’s Ambassadors Circle (DAC) 2024-25

    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.

    Chair

    Connie E. Harvey, C’05, GC’04
    Manager, Office of the Chairman, WestRock Company (Retired)

    Members

    Valerie J. Agnew, C’96, G’05
    Sales Logistics Analyst, Altria Group Distribution Company

    Rob Allen, R’94, GB’03
    Partner, Capstone Financial Partners

    Dan (Woody) Aldredge, R’86, L’90, B’90
    Managing Partner, Aldredge & Company

    Eric Beatty, ’01, GC’12
    Captain, University of Richmond Police Department

    Lisa B. Resch, C’16, GC’22
    Director of Donor Relations, Sheltering Arms Foundation

    William Marshall Ervine
    Environmental Engineer Consultant (Retired), Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

    Mary Ramsey Evans, C’02, G’06
    Adjunct Instructor of English (Retired), Reynolds Community College

    Patricia H. Gallagher, C’97
    Senior Vice President, SONA Bank

    Townley Goldsmith-Ray
    Executive Director, Richmond SHRM

    Linda (Lin) Koch, C’03
    University of Richmond (Retired)

    William Kuehl, C’73
    Writer/Consultant & Managing Member, Keuhl & Keuhl, LLC

    Christopher D. Lee
    Chief Human Resources Officer, William & Mary

    Charles Martin, Sr., C’71
    Chief Financial Office & Board Member, Partners in HealthCare USA

    Autumn Nabors, GC’11
    Director of Secondary Education, Caroline County Public Schools

    Nick Serfass
    Executive Director, RVATech

    Scott E. Strickler, C’87
    Treasurer, Robins Insurance Agency, Inc.

    Charles K. Trible, C’68, L’71
    Manager, Trible & Associates

    University Representatives

    Jamelle S. Wilson, Ed.D.
    Dean, School of Professional & Continuing Studies

    James Campbell
    Senior Director, Marketing & Engagement

    Joe Torrence
    Director of Community Engagement & External Relations

  • Osher Institute Leadership Council 2025

    Co-Chair

    Janice Jones

    Co-Chair

    Laura Soles

    Vice Chair

    Kathie Howe

    Past Chair

    Alice Waagen

    Members

    • Steve Anders
    • Linda Borland
    • Tom Cox
    • Tanya Dolphin
    • Lynn McCashin
    • George Pangburn
    • John Roberts
    • Robb Wieczorek
    • Pam Wiegardt
  • Institute on Philanthropy (IOP) Advisory Board 2025

    Ryan Corrigan
    Executive Director, The READ Center

    Kelly Merricks
    Vice President, Sheltering Arms Foundation

    Ruth Modlin Ellett, CFRE
    Modlin Ellett Associates

    Andrew Schoeneman (ex-officio)
    Program Chair & Associate Professor, Nonprofit Studies, SPCS

    Tom Parfitt (ex-officio)
    Director, Professional Education, SPCS

    James Campbell (ex-officio)
    Senior Director, Marketing and Engagement, SPCS

    Laura Fitrer (ex-officio)
    Program Manager, Professional Education, SPCS

  • 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.

    Christie-Jo Adams
    Fine Art Instructional Specialist, Richmond Public Schools

    Jordan Brown
    Director of Adult Education, Visual Arts Center of Richmond

    Scott A. Garka
    President, CultureWorks

    Stephen A. Geyer
    Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Goochland County Public Schools

    Jimi Herd
    Visual Arts Curriculum Specialist, Chesterfield County Public Schools

    Tracey Ingle
    English Instructional Specialist, Powhatan County Public Schools

    Michael Kalafatis
    Art Education Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools

    Jennifer Stackpole
    Visual Art Curriculum Specialist, Hanover County Public Schools

    Kate Cassada (ex-officio)
    Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, School of Professional & Continuing Studies

  • Education Advisory Board

    The Education Advisory Board includes representatives from local school divisions, independent schools, program alumni, community organizations and community colleges.