Donna Lewis ’07 MEd, ’15 EdD considers the lessons she learned about leadership from an interdisciplinary perspective as essential in her role as director of the LAUREL Regional Program for students with severe disabilities.
Graduate Programs
Ben Summers ’00 MBA and Brian Summers ’03 MBA
Brothers Ben Summers ’00 MBA and Brian Summer ’03 MBA learned management skills at Lynchburg that’ve helped them keep their renowned archery equipment business on target as it’s grown internationally.
Claudio Otero III ’20, ’22 MEd
Claudio Otero III’s path from Lynchburg to his current role as an opportunity navigator at the University of Virginia epitomizes a commitment to service, leadership, and continuous growth.
Austin “Donnie” Norman ‘89 MEd, ’14 MEd, ’20 EDd
Named the 2021 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia, Dr. Austin “Donnie” Norman ’89 MEd, ’14 MEd, ’20 EdD said Lynchburg’s education programs prepared him perfectly for real-world scenarios he faced as a school administrator.
Anna Bentson ’17 MA
Now director of communications for the city of Lynchburg, Anna Bentson ’17 MA said she’s enjoyed encountering her professional connections from the Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership Studies program in leadership roles throughout the region.
Greg Starbuck ’14 MA, ’19 MA
Greg Starbuck ’14 MA, ’19 MA, the executive director for Historic Sandusky, found the diverse curriculum for Lynchburg’s Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership Studies program ideal for anyone working with nonprofits.
Denise McDonald ’19 MA
Denise McDonald ’19 MA is well-equipped with all the skills she needs to run Lynchburg’s Old City Cemetery Museum & Arboretum after developing strategy and learning new approaches in the Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership Studies program.
Janell Daniels ’20 MEd
The skills and relationships Janell Daniels ’20 MEd took away from Lynchburg helped prepare her for a turbulent time during the COVID-19 pandemic as a school counselor.
Michael Phifer ’22 MSAT
The combination of challenges and support at Lynchburg’s athletic training program led Michael Phifer ’22 MSAT along multiple clinical rotations in the area and culminated in him becoming Nelson County High School’s head athletic trainer.
Yazmine Jones ’23 MSAT
While studying at Lynchburg, Yazmine Jones ’23 MSAT has valued the relationships she’s built with her professors in the athletic training program and said she thinks “every moment is a learning moment.”