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.
Spotlights
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.
Samah Rash ’19
Samah Rash came to Lynchburg to explore her passions for science and the arts. Now, the Iranian-American alum is working with youth from Central Asia and the Middle East.
Niraly Patel ’22
When Niraly Patel ’22 first arrived at the University of Lynchburg, she didn’t know what to major in, but after a few accounting classes, she knew that’s what she wanted to make a career in.
Mei White ’26
Having transferred to Lynchburg, Mei White ’26 found herself on a supportive and enthusiastic swim team that’s rooted her on as she’s broken records and trained for the Parapan American Games and the Paralympics.
Vedant Patel ’21
Vedant Patel ’21 started out at Lynchburg as a criminology major, but learning about federal law enforcement and global problem-solving from an influential professor put him on track to be the University’s first intelligence studies major.
Kimberly Mendez Lemús ’20
Stepping outside her comfort zone in Model European Union simulations helped Kimberly Mendez Lemús ’20 find and assert her own voice as a double major in international relations and Spanish.
Kyle Thaller ’25
Between his political science studies, international relations studies, and service learning as a Bonner Leader at Lynchburg, Kyle Thaller ’25 said he’s broadened his perspective as a global changemaker and networker — especially as someone who’s founded two humanitarian organizations.
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.