July 2024
Each month, Advancement Human Resources shares new hires, moves, promotions, and departures. Stay updated on new roles and moves — and congratulate colleagues! Here’s a look at changes from July 1-31.
NEW HIRES
Colleagues new to the Advancement Division. Please welcome them to the team.
Lisa Burton
Special Events Coordinator
Lisa Burton joined the office of special events as special events coordinator on July 29 and reports to Jessie Richards. In this role, Burton will work with partners to coordinate and execute special events for the Advancement Division. Burton’s office is located in Suite 2500 on the second floor of University Gateway Center.
Jeremy Chartier
Prospect Research Analyst
Jeremy Chartier has joined prospect research as a prospect research analyst on July 8 and reports to Amanda Cannoy. In this role, Chartier will be responsible for conducting research, developing pipelines, and performing analysis to support fundraising, participation, and engagement objectives. Chartier’s office is located on the third floor of University Gateway Center.
Erin Hand
Special Events Coordinator
Erin Hand joined the office of special events as special events coordinator on July 8 and reports to Jessie Richards. In this role, Hand will work with partners to coordinate and execute special events for the Advancement Division. Hand’s office is located in Suite 2500 on the second floor of University Gateway Center.
Rebecca Hinkle
Prospect Research Analyst
Rebecca Hinkle joined prospect research as a prospect research analyst on July 8 and reports to Amanda Cannoy. In this role, Hinkle will be responsible for conducting research, developing pipelines, and performing analysis to support fundraising, participation, and engagement objectives. Hinkle’s office is located on the third floor of University Gateway Center.
Mandi Steele
Assistant Director of Donor Relations
Mandi Steele joined the donor relations office as assistant director on July 24 and reports to Kathy Mikkalson. In this role, Steele will be overseeing the day to day operations of the donor relations office and providing oversight of Ut Prosim and Legacy societies' stewardship. Steele’s office is located on the third floor of University Gateway Center.
Sarah Turner
Director of Alumni Relations, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Sarah Turner joined the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences on July 22 and reports to Michael Webb. In this role, Turner will provide leadership, stewardship, and guidance for CLAHS’s engagement efforts with alumni, donors, and friends to ultimately increase constituent engagement and philanthropic support for the college. Turner’s office is located in Office 211 of the Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Building.
Nick Yee
Director of Digital Content and Distribution
Nick Yee joined WVTF Public Radio and Radio IQ as director of digital content and distribution on July 22 and reports to Roger Duvall. In this role, Yee will be responsible for the daily operational functions of WVTF, ensuring an audience-centered focus both on air and online. Additionally, he will also help make programming decisions for both stations. Yee’s office is located at the radio station in Roanoke.
DEPARTURES
Colleagues who left Virginia Tech, moved to another area of the university, or retired.
- Travis Carr - Special Events Photographer/Videographer
- Adaline Dunnberg - Associate Director of Major Gifts, VetMed
- Kelly Ratcliffe - Recruitment Specialist
- Katherine Scott - Administrative Assistant, WVTF
- Shelby Smith - Financial Specialist
- Tracy Vosburgh - Vice President of Communications and Marketing