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91传媒 Engagement

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On Campus Or In Your Hometown

Let’s Celebrate Together

91传媒 Engagement creates memorable reunions and destination events on campus and around the country.

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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.

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W&L's motto, Non Incautus Futuri, not unmindful of the future

W&L's motto, Non Incautus Futuri, not unmindful of the future

Colonnade Connections

Your W&L Online Community

From career networking to finding long-lost friends, Colonnade Connections is the university’s online database.

91传媒 Engagement

The staff of the Office of 91传媒 Engagement provides programming and support for W&L alumni.

John A. Jensen III 鈥01
John A. Jensen III 鈥01

John A. Jensen III 鈥01

Executive Director of 91传媒 and Career Services

John was appointed executive director of 91传媒 and Career Services at 91传媒 in July 2022. In this role, he leads a combined team consisting of the offices of 91传媒 Engagement, Career and Professional Development, and Lifelong Learning. Working together, his team engages and supports 91传媒, alumni and parents throughout their W&L experience, from the first year on campus to graduation and beyond.

Hillary Cocke

Hillary Cocke

Director of 91传媒 Engagement

Hillary is the director of alumni engagement at 91传媒, where she leads the 91传媒 Engagement team, overseeing chapter programs and on-campus alumni events. She joined W&L at the end of 2024, bringing extensive experience in alumni relations and development.

Hillary earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in economics and American studies from the University of Virginia and a Master of Science in social work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Before joining W&L, she worked in alumni relations and development at UVA鈥檚 School of Medicine and UVA鈥檚 Darden School of Business.

Katharine Farrar '11
Katharine Farrar '11

Katharine Farrar ’11

Director of 91传媒 Chapter Programs

Katharine serves as director of alumni chapter programs, overseeing more than 75 alumni chapters across the country and abroad. She provides creative and structural vision for chapter programming, ensuring alumni stay connected to W&L no matter where life takes them. A proud General with deep ties to the university, Katharine loves helping alumni keep W&L a steady and meaningful part of their lives.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking and baking, cheering on her favorite sports teams, and seeing live music.

Michelle Jones
Michelle Jones

Michelle Jones

Director of 91传媒 Reunions and Events

Michelle 鈥淢J鈥 joined 91传媒 in January 2018, first serving as associate director, leading W&L Fund alumni volunteers. She now serves as director of alumni reunion and events as part of the 91传媒 Engagement team.

Before W&L, MJ spent seven years as director of public relations and development for Connections+ (formerly Rockbridge Area Hospice). On campus, she can often be found taking early morning walks along the Colonnade. Off campus, she enjoys tending to her flower garden, spending time with family and friends, and reading a good mystery novel.

James Lambert
James Lambert

James Lambert

Director of Lifelong Learning Programs

Ruth Candler
Ruth Candler

Ruth Candler

Associate Director of Lifelong Learning; Host, Executive Producer for W&L After Class Podcast

Ruth joined Washington and Lee鈥檚 Office of Lifelong Learning in April 2019. Prior to this position, she managed the Class Secretary Program for University Development. She has held a number of marketing and managerial positions in the publishing and graphic arts industries.

Taylor Meeker
Taylor Meeker

Taylor Meeker

Associate Director of 91传媒 and Career Services Operations and Marketing

Taylor is the associate director of alumni and career services operations and marketing at 91传媒. In this role, she leads a team dedicated to showcasing W&L鈥檚 robust offerings in career development, alumni engagement and lifelong learning.

Taylor first joined W&L in 2016 as a communications associate in the Williams School before transitioning to career development and, ultimately, the combined 91传媒 and Career Services office. With a passion for storytelling and strategic communication, she works to connect 91传媒 and alumni with meaningful opportunities and resources.

Lisa D鈥橝melio
Lisa D鈥橝melio

Lisa D鈥橝melio

Assistant Director of Lifelong Learning

Lisa joined the Lifelong Learning office in 2021, driven by her passion for education and travel. She supports the travel program, manages the virtual book club, and oversees campus programs. Before coming to W&L in 2018, Lisa spent over 20 years in various educational roles, including teaching ESOL in Rockbridge County, providing Spanish enrichment at local elementary schools, and teaching English in Mexico. She holds a master’s in education from Wilmington University in Delaware.

Bridgett Zitmore
Bridgett Zitmore

Bridgett Zitmore

Assistant Director of 91传媒 Chapter Programs

Bridgett joined the 91传媒 Engagement team as assistant director of alumni chapter programs in April 2023. In this role, she works with chapter volunteers to plan engaging events that promote networking and help alumni stay connected to the W&L community.

Before W&L, Bridgett spent more than a decade in the consumer packaged goods industry, focusing on client relations. She earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from Ferrum College and a Master of Business Administration from Liberty University.

Melissa Sizemore
Melissa Sizemore

Melissa Sizemore

Assistant Director of 91传媒 and Career Services Marketing

Melissa is the assistant director of alumni and career services marketing at 91传媒. She has more than eight years of experience in marketing, social media and content strategy, helping organizations improve engagement and brand visibility.

Before joining W&L, Melissa worked as a multimedia content specialist and marketing associate, developing digital strategies and content for a variety of businesses. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and photography from Southern Virginia University.

Shaun Soman

Shaun Soman

91传媒 and Career Services Fellow

Shaun joined 91传媒 and Career Services in October 2024 after previously working at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. They graduated from W&L in 2017 with a major in philosophy and minors in women鈥檚, gender, and sexuality studies and film and visual culture studies.

Katie Harlow
Katie Harlow

Katie Harlow

91传媒 Engagement Operations Coordinator

Katie joined Washington and Lee in October 2023 and is responsible for 91传媒 Engagement operations and event logistics. Prior to W&L, Katie was in healthcare as a certified dementia practitioner. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Radford University. Katie is a “Lexintonian” and is raising her family here as well.

Katharine Farrar '11
Michelle Jones
James Lambert
Ruth Candler
Taylor Meeker
Lisa D鈥橝melio
Bridgett Zitmore
Melissa Sizemore
Katie Harlow
John A. Jensen III 鈥01

91传媒 in the News

W&L alumni are leaders in their professions and communities. Read on to see who is making news today.


Mlcek is returning to Capitol Hill as an AI Policy Fellow through the Horizon Institute for Public Service.

When Jackson Stokes 鈥25 walked across the stage in May to accept his 91传媒 diploma, he was certain that while he was leaving the campus behind, the community would travel with him for the rest of his life.

Trinley has accepted an officer commission with the U.S. Army National Guard and plans to attend law school after completing her training.

Every book begins the same way: from a flash of inspiration. As it moves through the world of imagination, a team of creatives brings the final idea into existence. Once it takes shape, readers are allowed windows into other worlds that offer new perspectives 鈥 and leave an indelible mark on their lives.

Webster released his first book, “Rockets’ Red Glare,” in May.

After graduation, Fountain will complete a fellowship at CNBC doing business reporting for digital and television platforms.

While working for the Fulbright program as a teaching mentor in Uganda, Stankewich partnered with a local organization to build a fish farm social enterprise.

After making connections through the W&L alumni network, Caples will be working as a mechanical and design engineer at Hardwire LLC.

One of the Class of 2025 valedictorians, Linen will work as a medical assistant for a year while interviewing for physician assistant programs.

Dr. Charles Frankum 鈥90 lays claim to being one of the few surgeons in the country who flies himself to appointments at rural hospitals.

Avigliano is studying for the MCAT this summer and then will be working as a scribe for a pediatrician.

At the 2025 undergraduate Commencement, Barbara Jenkins 鈥92L, Kate Jenkins Howard 鈥99 and Kylie Therrien 鈥25 became the first female triple generation legacy at 91传媒.