The principal purpose of the Alumni Council is to strengthen the bond between our graduates and Virginia Wesleyan University—its students, faculty, administration, and Board of Trustees. We value the Alumni Council's role in advocating for VWU and offering support for the enrollment and advancement programs of a growing, dynamic institution. View the Bylaws of the Virginia Wesleyan University Alumni Council and the General Roles and Responsibilities of members.
2025-2026
Jessie K. Dawe ’08, Esq. Chair
Bill Gobble ’03, Vice Chair
Scott D. Miller, Ph.D., President of the University (Ex officio)
Tina Clark Milligan '88, Director of Parent and Alumni Engagement
(Executive Secretary, Ex officio)
Dominique M. Fowler Ed.D '12, Secretary
Brandon L. Adair '12
Basketball Referee
Sports Industry
Katie A. Alexander '14
Director of Student Engagement
Virginia Union University
Myles A. Baynard '19
Teacher
Norfolk Public Schools
Kadija S. Corinaldi '15
Freelance Photographer
Jessie K. Dawe '08, Esq.
Clerk
Supreme Court of Virginia
Renee Duval Fairchild '00
Chief Philanthropy Officer
The Chrysler Museum of Art
Ksera T. Dyette Psy.D. '11
Proprietor
Cup of Tea Counselling, LLC
Clinic Operations Staff Clinical Psychologist and Testing Coordinator
William James College Juvenile Court
Chiereme D. Fortune '13
Executive Assistant to the President
K. Neal Truck and Bus Center
Dominique M. Fowler Ed.D '12
Interim Arthur Pinto & Stephen S. Bohlen Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Brooklyn Law School
Gregory E. Freedland '97
Assistant Vice President for University
Communications and Marketing
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Mindy M. Garrenton '01
Community Volunteer
Brandon J. Gilchrist '17
Technology and Data Integrity Manager
Norfolk State University
Higher Education Consultant
Contract Amendment Analyst
CMA CGM
Bill Gobble '03
Investment Operations Analyst
Capital Group – American Funds
Glynn F. Goodrich '82
Senior Field Underwriter
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Alexis "Lexy" Griffin '24
Proprietor
Griffin's Garden Corporation
Nicholas G. Hipple '18
Labor Relations Assistant
Nederlander Organization
Julie H. Kissell '82
Senior Consultant
Mary Kay
Taylor "Tip" J. Major '20
YMCA of South Hampton Roads
Kim Mayo '98
Real Estate
Marie Nicolo '96
Community Volunteer
Andrew W. Petrey '15
Contract Amendment Analyst
CMA CGM
George W. Rogers '03
Liability Claims Manager
Bristol West Insurance Group
Katherine Shea-Sword '99
Attorney Advisor
Social Security Administration
As of 07/01/2025