CLP Alumni News

CLP's Hooper Earns MA
May 13 2008 - 11:28am

 

Congratulations to Elizabeth Hooper, a graduate of the College Leaders Program Class of 2006. This past Sunday Elizabeth earned her Master's Degree in Public Administration from the Center for Public Administration and Policy at Virginia Tech. 

She has completed a number of policy studies on economic development and regional collaboration in various regions throughout the Commonwealth.  She also successfully defended her Master Thesis in April, entitled Running with the PAC: Influence and Accountability in Political Action Committees.

Way to go Elizabeth!
 

CLP's Friedman Wins Election
Apr 15 2008 - 10:35am

 

Ara Friedman, a graduate of the College Leaders Program Class of 2007, was recently elected Student Government President at Randolph College for the 2008-09 school year. 

Congratulations Ara!

CLP 06 Alumni Update
Apr 15 2008 - 10:14am

Here's a quick update from the College Leaders Program Class of 2006.

 

 

Lincoln Saunders recently accepted a new job as Finance Director for the State Democratic Party of Virginia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brian Coy has accepted a position at the Department of Homeland Security in the Office of Infrastructure Protection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curtis Walton will graduate from Old Dominion University next month with Honors. He has earned a BA in Political Science and has minored in Economics. Curtis is also a finalist for the prestigious Kaufman Prize this year. Click here to learn more.

 

 

 

 

Are you a member of the CLP 06 class? Send your update to Coy Barefoot at barefoot AT virginia DOT edu.

 

CLP07 Announces First Engagement
Apr 14 2008 - 6:55am

Rebekah Blackwell, a graduate of the College Leaders Program Class of 2007, recently got engaged to U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Curtis Anderson. He is stationed at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.

Rebekah will graduate Mary Washington with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting in May 2009. The wedding will take place in Harrisonburg that summer.

Congratulations Rebekah!

CLP's Wingfield Joins Troutman Sanders
Apr 12 2008 - 10:41am

 

Congratulations to Jessica Wingfield, a graduate of the College Leaders Program Class of 2005.

Jessica recently joined Troutman Sanders LLP in Richmond as a Records Analyst. Troutman Sanders is an international law firm with offices in North America, Europe and Asia.

Jessica graduated from VCU last year with degrees in Political Science and International Relations.

Way to go Jessica!

PODCAST: HearSay with Cathy Lewis 3.31.08
Apr 2 2008 - 1:36pm

The Sorensen Institute's Youth Programs were the subject of a recent episode of HearSay with Cathy Lewis on WHRO in Hampton Roads.

Guests included Amy Richardson of Virginia21, a graduate of the College Leaders Program Class of 2007, and Marc Johnson, Director of Sorensen's Youth Programs and a graduate of the College Leaders Program Class of 2003.

This is a fantastic conversation that explores the mission and impact of the Sorensen Institute. Enjoy!

 

CLP 2007 Updates
Mar 19 2008 - 2:16pm

 

Julie Hatchett (Columbia '10) will be working this summer in the office of New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. She'll be working in the communications department in New York City, pitching press stories and helping to promote his work. Julie will also be a returning player on Columbia's nationally ranked field hockey team for the '08 season, where she was just honored with  academic recognition by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. Hatchett was one of nine players that were named to the NFHCA Academic Squad, which recognizes those collegiate student-athletes who have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 through the first semester of the 2007-08 academic year.

 

 

 

 

Chandni Challa (UVA '08) has accepted a position as management consultant , focusing on healthcare for MAXIMUS  in Chicago, IL. Here is info about the company: "For more than 30 years, MAXIMUS has been committed to the mission of Helping Government Serve the People®. Located throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia, the Company's more than 5,200 employees have dedicated their careers to public service. Our clients include each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, and every major city and county in the United States. Our understanding and unique perspective of government is apparent in the wide array of products and services we deliver to all levels of government, including more than 2,000 school districts, 300 courts, 100 colleges and universities, and 80 airports. The depth and breadth of MAXIMUS government market experience is unmatched in the industry. Our continued success and growth serves as a testament to our uncompromising commitment to delivering quality to our government clients and the citizens they serve."

 

Are you a member of the CLP 2007 class? Send your update to Coy Barefoot.

 

Alumni Announce Engagement
Mar 16 2008 - 11:35am

 

Anthony Dale, a graduate of the Candidate Training Program Class of 2008 and a member of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2008, and Kimberly Bowers, a graduate of the College Leaders Program Class of 2003, got engaged to be married Saturday in Richmond. Tony popped the question in the company of family and close friends at the Tobacco Company Restaurant, the site of he and Kimberly's first date.

Congratulations!

CLP's Bowers is Profiled by Jepson School
Mar 11 2008 - 9:01am

 

Kimberly Bowers, a graduate of the College Leaders Program Class of 2003, is the subject of an in-depth profile in the most recent edition of "@ Jepson," an online newsletter of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond. 

Kimberly currently serves in the Kaine administration as Director of Gubernatorial Appointments.

Click here to read the full profile of Kimberly.

PODCAST: Jarrett Ray 3.6.08
Mar 7 2008 - 9:34am

 Jarrett Ray, a graduate of the College Leaders Program Class of 2006, was a guest on "Charlottesville—Right Now!" yesterday. Jarrett is Chairman Emeritus of the College Republican Federation of Virginia and will soon graduate from James Madison University. In 2007 the College Republican National Committee named Jarrett its Best State Chairman. Jarrett discusses his work with the Virginia Republicans, Senator McCain's presidential campaign, and more.

 

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    The first person to graduate from three Sorensen programs, Mike was elected Sheriff of Pittsylvania County in November 2007. He is also a graduate of the Political Leaders Program Class of 2006 and the Danville-Southside Leaders Program Class of 2005.