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Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Christy Everett to Address VWU's Batten Honors College Fall Convocation
Fall Convocation Symbolizes Culmination of Orientation, Pinning, and Formal Induction of Newest 41 Scholars into Distinguished Program
University News | September 5, 2023
Christy Everett, the Hampton Roads Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), will serve as the keynote speaker for Virginia Wesleyan University's Batten Honors College Fall Convocation. The event is scheduled to take place on September 7 at 4 p.m. in the Brock Theatre, situated within the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center. Dr. Scott D. Miller, President of the University, made the announcement.
The Fall Convocation serves as a significant gathering for all 160 students enrolled in the Batten Honors College (BHC), symbolizing the culmination of the orientation, pinning, and formal induction of the newest 41 scholars into this distinguished program. The BHC, known for its exclusivity, stands as one of approximately 147 such programs across the nation.
Christy Everett currently holds the position of Hampton Roads Director at CBF's Hampton Roads office, housed in the Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach. In her capacity as Hampton Roads Director, she oversees a range of essential functions including volunteer recruitment, restoration initiatives, outreach efforts, and advocacy programs. Her role extends to effectively disseminating CBF's "Save the Bay" mission across the broader Hampton Roads community. Beyond these responsibilities, Christy is recognized for fostering strategic relationships with government officials, agency representatives, community leaders, and conservation partners dedicated to enhancing local water quality.
Her background includes significant experience in environmental conservation. Prior to joining CBF in 2000, she held the position of Tributary Team Coordinator for three Eastern Shore tributary teams at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Earlier phases of her career encompassed roles with the Sierra Club in Portland, Maine, as well as with AmeriCorps' New Jersey Community Water Watch, where she spearheaded environmental education and action on the Passaic River.
Christy's academic journey commenced with an undergraduate degree in environmental studies, conferred upon her by Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York in 1997. During her time at the institution, she engaged in firsthand exploration of international environmental issues through immersive study-abroad programs in Vietnam, Mexico, and Ecuador. Her academic pursuits extended further with graduate studies in environmental and conservation studies at the University of Maryland.
Raised on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Christy’s experiences have traversed both domestic and international landscapes. Currently based in Norfolk, she remains dedicated to her mission of preserving and enhancing water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.