The Monarchs Give Back campaign is powered by a leadership team and committees of dedicated volunteers from across Old Dominion University. The effort is chaired by Brandi Hephner LaBanc, Ph.D., Vice President for Student & Campus Life, with Karen Meier, Senior Associate Vice President for Community Engagement & University Events, and Fred Tugas, Chief of Staff and Assistant Vice President for Student & Campus Life, serving as resource leads. We encourage you to connect with the campaign champions listed on this page to help increase awareness, participation, and giving in your area.
For questions or assistance, contact giveback@odu.edu.
- Shanda Jenkins, Co-Chair | Director of Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Center for Faculty Excellence, Academic Affairs
- Jenna Rowlands, Co-Chair | Director of Campus & Community Engagement, Center for Career & Leadership Development, Student & Campus Life
- Ashleigh Boothe | Chief of Staff, Talent Management & Culture
- Dana Burke | Assistant Director of Special Events, Virginia Health Sciences
- Cade Franklin | Student Representative to the Board of Visitors
- Maryanne Gathambo | Director of Community Engaged Learning, Virginia Health Sciences
- Lillian Haber | Executive Director for Office of Advising Administration, Center for Advising Administration & Academic Partnerships, Academic Affairs
- Diane Holland | Director of Organizational Development & Training / University Ombudsperson, Talent Management & Culture
- Jennifer Hoyt | Head of Libraries’ Engagement, University Libraries, Academic Affairs
- Kim Johnson | Senior Director of Alumni Relations / AUA President
- Holly Lucas | Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Finance & CFO, Finance
- Tyler Miller-Gordon | Director of Academic Analytics, Enrollment, Transformation & Technology
- Justin Nelson | Director, Transportation & Parking Services, Student & Campus Life
- Marissa O’Neil | Co-President, University Chaplains Association
- Alena Stewart | Assistant Director of Community Engaged Learning, Virginia Health Sciences
- Cullen Strawn | Executive Director for the Arts, Arts@ODU, Academic Affairs
- Katie Winstead Reichner | Assistant Vice President for Student Life, Student & Campus Life
- Shanda Jenkins, Co-Chair | Director of Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Center for Faculty Excellence, Academic Affairs
- Jenna Rowlands, Co-Chair | Director of Campus & Community Engagement, Center for Career & Leadership Development, Student & Campus Life
- Karen Andrewlavage | Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Enrollment, Transformation & Technology
- Liza Flores | Coordinator for Graduate Student Support & Educational Innovation, Graduate School, Academic Affairs
- Stephanie Hawthorne | Director of Operations & Financial Management, Interdisciplinary Schools, Academic Affairs
- Etta Henry | Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing & Payment Solutions, Finance
- Missy Kohn | Executive Office Manager & Assistant to the Executive Vice President, Virginia Health Sciences
- Lauren Larese | Operations Manager, Ellmer College of Health Sciences, Academic Affairs
- Terrance Maynard | Coordinator for Student Programs, Perry Honors College, Academic Affairs
- Manuela Monteilh | Executive Assistant to the Vice President, University Advancement
- Kaitlyn Muncie | Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Research & Economic Development
- Alexis Reeder | Administrative & Event Coordinator, Strome College of Business, Academic Affairs
- Erika Sage | Executive Assistant to Senior Associate Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Talent Management & Culture
- Barbara Saunders | Executive Assistant to the Dean, College of Arts & Letters, Academic Affairs
- Leteria Scott | Administrative Affairs & Operations Manager, Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, Academic Affairs
- Yvette Shannon | Director of Business Operations, Research & Economic Development
- Jacob Smeland | Assistant Budget Manager, College of Sciences, Academic Affairs
- Sade Smith | Office Manager & Administrative Assistant, Finance
- Tarsha Turner | Office & Operations Manager, Strome College of Business, Academic Affairs
- Krizia Viluan | Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs
- Melvine Walker | Director of Operations, Student & Campus Life
- Veleka Gatling, Co-Chair | Associate Vice President for Community Relations, Corporate Partnership
- Melanie Graham, Co-Chair | Director of Strategic Initiatives, Student & Campus Life
- Carolyn Crutchfield | Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Administration, Athletics
- Krista Harrell | Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations, University Advancement
- Laurie Harrison | Director of Community Engagement, Development, Virginia Health Sciences
- Sarah Jane Kirkland | Senior Associate Vice President for Corporate Partnership, Office of the President
- Paul Olson | Executive Director of Programs & Partnerships, Research & Economic Development
- Harold Williams | Director of Annual Giving, University Advancement
- Tiffany Williams | Executive Director of Donor Engagement & Administration, University Advancement
- Millicent Lee, Chair | Director of Community Relations, Talent Management & Culture
- Vince Falzone | Police Communications Specialist, Student & Campus Life
- Heather Fuss | Assistant Director for Compliance, Talent Management & Culture
- Karen Green | Office Manager & Executive Assistant to Associate Vice President, Talent Management & Culture
- Matt Herman | Investigator, Brock Institute for Community & Global Health, Virginia Health Sciences
- Kristin Osborne | Enrollment Associate, Talent Management & Culture
- Dion Sawyer | Moving & Special Events Supervisor, Facilities Management & Construction
- John Wiley | Program Engagement Specialist, Talent Management & Culture
- Krystal Allen, Co-Chair | Director of Residence Education, Student & Campus Life
- Nicole Cronenwett, Co-Chair | Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student & Campus Life
- Terry Durkin | Associate Director of Housing Operations, Student & Campus Life
- Ryan Jumper | Assistant Director of Facility & Event Operations, Student & Campus Life
- Morgan Krenzer | Volunteer Program Specialist, Student & Campus Life
- Amy Lynch | Associate Athletic Director for Academics & Student Success, Athletics
- Rodolfo Pagsanjan | Director of Webb Student Center, Student & Campus Life
- Bob Patton | Director of Operations, Aramark, Student & Campus Life
- Thomas Wilkinson | Coordinator of Off-Campus Student Life, Student & Campus Life
- Shannon Hurt, Co-Chair | Assistant Vice President for Campus Life Services, Student & Campus Life
- Maria Lindauer, Co-Chair | Community Engagement Coordinator, Administration
- Alyshia Allison | Associate Director for External Operations & Fan Development, Athletics
- Abby Bailey | Director of Special Events & Operations, Virginia Health Sciences
- Tesha Benjamin | Director of Marketing & Communications, Student & Campus Life
- Acheena Blackson | Office Manager, Student & Campus Life
- Kim Butler | Junior Human Resources Business Partner, Talent Management & Culture
- Jack Casper-Woodhead | Assistant Director for Events & Conference Services, Student & Campus Life
- Kenya Godette | Director of News & Media Relations, Enrollment, Transformation & Technology
- Virginia Hilton | Executive Director for Content Strategy & Public Relations, Administration
- Garrett Jones | Assistant General Manager /Director of Events & Operations, Oak View Group, Student & Campus Life
- Ardena Jordan | Business Services Manager, Student & Campus Life
- Janet Mclaughlin | Regional Director, Aramark, Student & Campus Life
- Carolina Rodriguez Ospina | Associate Director for Communications, Student & Campus Life
- Amanda Thomas | Events Service Manager, Student & Campus Life
- Anthony Turner | Marketing Outreach Coordinator, Student & Campus Life