Alumni Engagement
You're Always Welcome
Alumni Engagement's mission is to connect alumni with each other, with W&L, and to provide interesting avenues for lifelong learning.
Stay Connected with W&L Alumni Engagement
Frequently Asked Questions
Alumni
Office of Alumni Engagement
- P: 540-458-8464
- F: 540-458-8473
- E: alumni@wlu.edu
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Hotchkiss House
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
On Campus Or In Your Hometown
Let's Celebrate Together
Alumni Engagement creates memorable reunions and destination events on campus and around the country.
Office of Lifelong Learning
Education for Life
The best way to celebrate W&L's enduring commitment to lifelong learning is by experiencing it personally. Share in the life of the University with an educational adventure on campus, around the world or online.
Colonnade Connections
Your W&L Online Community
From career networking to finding long-lost friends, Colonnade Connections is the university's online database.
Alumni Engagement
The staff of the Office of Alumni Engagement provides programming and support for W&L alumni.
John A. Jensen III ’01
Executive Director of Alumni and Career Services
Hotchkiss Alumni House
- P: 540-458-8593
- E: jensenj@wlu.edu
John was appointed executive director of Alumni and Career Services at Washington and Lee University in July 2022. In this role, he leads a combined team consisting of the offices of Alumni Engagement, Career and Professional Development, and Lifelong Learning. Working together, his team engages and supports students, alumni and parents throughout their W&L experience, from the first year on campus to graduation and beyond.
Bridgett Zitmore
Assistant Director of Alumni Chapter Programs
Ruth Candler
Associate Director of Lifelong Learning; Host, Executive Producer for W&L After Class Podcast
- P: 540-458-4866
- E: rcandler@wlu.edu
Ruth joined Washington and Lee’s Lifelong Learning team in April 2019. Her inquisitive nature and love of learning made her the perfect choice for launching and hosting After Class. Ruth also manages W&L’s educational travel program and enjoys the camaraderie of experiencing new places with her fellow travelers. When she is not on campus, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Lisa D’Amelio
Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning
- P: 540-458-8916
- E: ldamelio@wlu.edu
Lisa's passion for education and travel brought her to the Lifelong Learning office in 2021. In addition to supporting the travel program, she manages the virtual book club and campus programs. Lisa has a rich history with W&L, having previously worked at the law school, most recently as the Recruitment Coordinator in the Office of Career Strategy. Before joining W&L in 2018, Lisa spent over 20 years in various educational roles, including teaching ESL for Rockbridge County Public Schools, providing Spanish enrichment at local elementary schools, and teaching English as a Second Language in Chetumal, Mexico. She also served as the Director of a local preschool for many years. Lisa earned her M.Ed. from Wilmington University in 1996.
Taylor Meeker
Associate Director of Alumni and Career Services Operations and Marketing
- P: 540-458-8228
- E: tmeeker@wlu.edu
Alumni in the News
W&L alumni are leaders in their professions and communities. Read on to see who is making news today.
Celebrating an Extraordinary Legacy
Pat and Marshall Nuckols’ estate gift supports scholarships and student opportunities.
Focusing on the Man Who Captured JFK
Steele Burrow ’13 leaned into his liberal arts education to create his first documentary, “Capturing Kennedy,” which premieres this weekend at the Boston Film Festival.
Writing His Own Ticket: Pete Abitante ’78
As a vice president at the NFL, Abitante has spearheaded communications and special projects for the organization.
Winning Mentality: Taylor Garcia ’22
The pro pickleball player has her sights set on breaking into the top 10 singles rankings.
Synthesizing the Stats: Matt Dodson ’20
This New York Giants scouting research coordinator knows it’s more than just a numbers game.
In the Lead: Scoring the Internship
Hanna Bishop ’24 and Rob DiSibio ’24 both worked for the NBA in summer 2023.
W&L Outcomes: William Dantini ’24
Dantini was selected to join the seventh cohort of the Virginia Management Fellows program, which aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders in state government.
Emmy-nominated NFL sideline reporter and ‘Today’ show contributing correspondent Kaylee Hartung '07 shows no signs of slowing down.
W&L Outcomes: Katie Yurechko ’24
After a summer internship with the University of Washington, Yurechko will be pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Oxford.
Matt Simpson ’12 captured silver in goalball at the Paralympics in 2016. He’s hoping to top that this summer.
W&L Outcomes: Kathleen Roberts ’24
Roberts is pursuing her doctorate in educational psychology through the LIME program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
In September, Maloy will move to Germany for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship.