VCU Alumni Council

The VCU Alumni Council collaborates with alumni, DAR staff and other campus partners to increase the value and reach of alumni services by creating more engagement and volunteer opportunities for chapters and constituent organizations.

Mission

The mission of the VCU Alumni Council is to enhance, unite, and support the VCU Alumni community worldwide.

The council exists to:

Engage alumni based on their affinities and interests
Amplify alumni voices and share their accomplishments
Build community and connection among all alumni
Support the student to graduate transition by developing relationships and networks
Embrace the diversity and legacy of the university
Contribute to the culture of philanthropy among alumni by investing in the university

Vision

Champion: Advocate for VCU and our alumni while staying informed of university and alumni initiatives, news and events.
Invite: Use your personal and professional networks to encourage alumni engagement with VCU.
Invest: Contribute your time, talent and treasure to VCU and invest in the future of the university.

Committees

Leadership Committee

	Faith Wilkerson (B.S.’03) Chair
	Andrea Hart (B.A.’12) Vice Chair Campus Connections Committee co-Chair
	Vacant Alumni Programs and Networking Committee Chair
	Patty Slattum, Ph.D. (B.S.’85; Ph.D.’89; Cert.’92) Campus Connections Committee co-Chair
	Timmy Nguyen (B.S.’11) Constituent Organization and Chapter Support co-Chair
	Ashley Bacon-Ward (B.A.’07) Constituent Organization and Chapter Support co-Chair
	Warren Satchell (B.A.’00) Culture, Values and Diversity Committee Chair
	Amy Yarcich (M.P.A.’04) Grants and Awards Committee Chair
	Elizabeth Bass (M.S.W.’03) Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations

Alumni Programs and Networking Committee

	Vacant Chair
	Tiera Byrd (B.S.’12) Staff liaison
	Altimese Curry (B.S.’07)
	Tylen Hazard (B.A.’08)
	Mike Housden (B.S.’95)
	Deja Howard (B.S.W.’17)
	Bassam Kawwass (M.H.A.’80)
	Janet Scott Lung (B.A.’72; M.S.W.’80)
	Valerie Williamston (B.S.’88)

Campus Connections Committee

	Andrea Hart (B.A.’12) Co-Chair
	Patty Slattum, Ph.D. (B.S.’85; Ph.D.’89; Cert.’92) Co-Chair
	Sarah Ramkey Staff liaison
	Shakeema Daniels (B.A.’11; Cert.’21; M.S.’22)
	Barbie Dunn, Ph.D. (B.S.’70; Ph.D.’84)
	Faby Helme (B.S.’16)
	Becky Perdue (B.S.’62)
	Alton Reid (B.S.’13)
	Lashawnda Singleton (B.S.W.’14)
	Connie Tran (B.S.’18)
	Aaron Varella (B.S.’19)
	Steve Wistrom (B.S.’13)

Constituent Organization and Chapter Support Committee

	Vacant Co-Chair
	Ashley Bacon-Ward (B.A.’07) Co-Chair
	Stefani Bonner (B.S.’15) Staff liaison
	Kendra Robinson Staff liaison
	Steve Andrews, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’87)
	Beth Lucchesi (M.B.A.’15)
	Saher Randhawa (B.S.’14; M.S.’21)
	Meghan Manangon (B.S.’13)
	Ike Smith (B.A.’10)
	Tara Talbott (B.S.’16; M.S.’19)

Culture, Values and Diversity Committee

	Warren Satchell (B.A.’00) Chair
	Larry Powell (B.S.’85) Staff liaison
	Kevin Bruny (M.Ed.’91)
	Madhu Chalasani, M.D. (B.S.’94; M.D.’98)
	Kavitha Chunchu, M.D. (B.S.’02; M.D.’06)
	William Dillon (B.S.’18; M.S.’21)
	Sarah Izabel (B.S.’20)
	Carita Marrow (B.F.A.’07)
	Aaron Moody (B.S.’04)
	Hayley Pottle (B.S.’17)
	DaNika Robinson, D.Ed. (B.A.’11; Cert.’14; M.P.A.’15; D.Ed.’18)

Grants and Awards Committee

	Amy Yarcich (M.P.A.’04) Chair
	Paige Hazelgrove (B.S.’13) Staff liaison
	Mikell Brown, Ph.D. (B.F.A.’81; M.A.’91; Ph.D.’05)
	Amari Cummings (B.F.A.’20)
	LeQuan Hylton, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’16)
	Martina James (B.A.’06)
	Brandon Jennings, Pharm.D. (Pharm.D.’06)
	Chris McIntosh (M.A.’04)
	Eric Rowsey (B.S.’13)
	Linda Warren (B.S.’75)