Lifecycle of an Alum Panel Discussion
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM CT
Speaker(s): Andrew Foiles, Director of Student Engagement and Philanthropy, Virginia Tech, Justina Sumpter, Director of Reunion Programs, Virginia Tech, Katie Lafon, Director of Cornerstone Alumni Engagement, Virginia Tech, Sam Whitney, Assistant Director of Young Alumni Engagement, Virginia Tech, Kristen Swanson Houston, Director of Alumni Community Engagement, Virginia Tech
Competencies: LeadershipRelationship Building
Experience Level: Level 2- Emerging Early CareerLevel 3- Practicing Mid Level Career
Elective Session
Hear from Virginia Tech Engagement professionals on the way that the lifecycle of an alumni from student to engaged alum serves as a guiding method to their work, and the unique partnerships and programs they have built in order to strengthen relationships from first-year students all the way to alumni 50 years out from graduation. Panelists will show how this holistic approach to engagement has seen success, pitfalls, and growth over the last few years and where it hopes to take the work in the future.