Alumni Association
At UVA Wise, we cherish the lifelong relationships we build with our alumni. Being a Highland Cavalier doesn't end at graduation; it marks the beginning of a lifelong connection to the UVA Wise family. As a graduate, you are automatically a member of the UVA Wise Alumni Association, with no membership dues required.
The mission of the Alumni Association is to support, strengthen, and advance The University of Virginia's College at Wise by fostering meaningful alumni engagement. Through service, advocacy, philanthropy, and connection, our alumni play a vital role in enriching the College and ensuring its continued success for future generations.
Alumni Association Board
2026-2027 Officers
- President: Hunter Hess '19
- President-Elect: Jenny Nichols '01
- Vice President: Stephanie Cooperstein ’12
- Past President: Emily N. Baxter '13
- Treasurer: Elizabeth “Opie” B. Craft ‘95
- Parliamentarian: Tyler L. McFarland ‘18
- Secretary: David Luther '97
Term Ends June 30, 2027
- Kathy Cannon '85
- Vince Marshall '80
- Mary McGeorge '18
- Jack Phelps '75
- Karina Rufino '19
Term Ends June 30, 2028
- Taylor Burgess ‘95
- Christopher Davis ’99
- Chad Horvat ’05
- Crystal Hunnicutt ’02
- Mary Beth Masters ’88
- Robert Sage ’79
Term Ends June 30, 2029
- Mike Asbury ’73
- Debbie Collins ‘73
- Noah Hall ’21
- Deventae Mooney ‘16
- Frank Pyanoe ‘85
Class of 2026 Representative (1-year term)
- Nia N. Rogers '26
At-Large Members (1-year term)
- Kari Osborne Albarado ‘07
- Derrick Allen ‘19
- Matt Dotson ’13
- Bryce Harty ‘20
- Rebekah Kleineick ‘15
- Josh Wilson ‘15
Circle of Alumni Presidents (active voting status)
- Jimmy J. Adkins ‘04
- Joseph R. Carico ‘95
- Valeri J. Colyer ‘83
- Sheila Cox Combs ‘72
- Sharon S. Daniels ‘88
- Linda Q. Dishner ‘71
- Fran G. Hunt ‘80
- Luke R. Layne '07
- Lewey K. Lee ‘64
- Santana V. Masian ‘07
- Duane A. Miller ‘94
- Rhonda M. Perkins ‘73
- Cathy Sandidge ‘71
- Kathy T. Stewart ‘77
- Bill N. Stokes '74
College Board Representative
- Bill N. Stokes '74
University Representatives (Ex-Officio, Voting)
- Donna P. Henry, Chancellor
- Valerie S. Lawson '87, Vice Chancellor for Advancement & Alumni Engagement
- Marvin W. Gilliam, Jr., Board of Visitors Representative
- Corey Sanchez '13, Director of Alumni Engagement
Honorary Members (Ex-Officio)
- R. Winston Ely ‘61
- Tamara S. Ely ‘90
Office of Advancement & Alumni Engagement Liaisons (Non-Members/Non-Voting)
- Katie Pridemore '21, Alumni Engagement Specialist
Student Advisor & Liaison (Non-Member/Non-Voting)
- Connor Blevins, SGA President
