General Information
The 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Educational Foundation, Inc. is an independent not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) foundation.

Mission
To drive a thriving culture of innovative support and philanthropy that enables 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ to dramatically transform individual lives, strengthen communities, and advance economic development.
Objectives
- Foster lifelong relationships, partnerships and collaborations with all stakeholders
- Support access to lifelong learning opportunities
- Attract and soundly steward financial resources
- Advocate and enact innovative initiatives
- Enhance awareness of the Foundation and the College
Privacy Policy
The 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Educational Foundation, Inc. will not sell, trade or share donor’s personal or contact information with any other organization. Donor names may be published in 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Educational Foundation communication materials and media, unless a donor chooses for his/her name not to be listed and so notes in writing to the 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Educational Foundation.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is comprised of an array of hard-working, committed professional and civic leaders who have a true vision for 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ and its connection to the community.
Leadership
- Board Chair: F. Russell Ellett
- Board Vice Chair: W. Heywood Fralin
- Board Treasurer: Chris Carey
- Board Secretary: Tammy Moss Finley
- Immediate Past-Chair: Deborah L. Petrine
- Local Board Chair: Todd A. Putney
- College President: Dr. Laura J. Treanor
Committee Chairs
- Chair, Development Committee: Barton J. Wilner
- Chair, Finance & Audit Committee: J. David Wine
- Chair, Nominating Committee: F. Russel Ellett
- Chair, Scholarship & Foundation Grants Committee: David Dantzler
At-Large Members
- Kenneth J. Belton
- Abney S. Boxley, III
- Nicholas C. Conte, Esq.
- Christopher Desimone, Esq.
- Katherin A. Elam
- William J. Farrell II
- Joseph Gaither
- Scott A. Graeff
- Leon P. Harris
- Joseph M. Hoff
- Rick James, Jr., P.E.
- Stephen W. Lemon, Esq.
- George W. Logan
- John D. Lugar
- Jamal Millner
- Mark R. Pace
- Andrew J. Parker
- Kirtesh Patel, RPh, MBA
- Angela S. Penn
- J. Kenneth Randolph
- Neil D. Wilkin Jr.
Directors Ex-Officio
Amb. Nicholas F. Taubman
Directors Emeriti, Active Assignment
- Edwin C. Hall
Directors Emeriti
- G. Len Boone
- G. Franklin Flippin
- William H. Fralin, Jr.
- Stanard F. Lanford
- Elizabeth W. Payne, Ed.D.
- John B. Williamson, III
Scholarship & Foundation Grants Committee Members
- Phil Barbour
- Elvir Berbic
- Sarah Bowman
- Morgan Brown
- Shanna Flowers
- Michelle W. Franklin
- Joseph Gaither
- Ann Hackworth
- Leon Harris
- Sheila Herron
- Rolando Holmes
- Dr. Hal Irvin
- Shirl Duke Lamanca
- Dr. Mazen Madhoun
- Jamal Millner
Staff
Executive Director
| Herbert-Ashton, Marilyn | |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Director of Grants and Special Projects and Dean of Nursing Fishburn Hall F214A | | |
Staff
| Ayala-Gonzalez, Xochitl | |
|---|---|
| Educational Support Specialist III Chapman Hall C108 | | |
| Cianchetta, Marina | |
| Coordinator of Development Business Science M326 | | |
| Combs, Syreeta | |
| Philanthropy Relations Officer Fishburn Hall F204B | | |
| Fentress, Annie | |
| CCAP and Scholarship Coordinator Fishburn Hall F214 | | |
| Rambo, Susan | |
| Foundation Administrative Assistant Fishburn Hall 214 | | |
| Tyree, Frank | |
| Educational Support Specialist III Humanities H213C | | |
Contact Us
 Fishburn Hall – F214
Ìý540-857-7312
Fax: 540-857-6370
TTY: All users: 711
Mailing Address:
3093 Colonial Ave. SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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