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Introducing Why I Give—a new series celebrating the generosity of Washington and Lee University alumni and parents. Discover the many reasons the W&L community supports Leading Lives of Consequence: The Campaign for Washington and Lee and how philanthropy shapes the university’s future while honoring its enduring values.

What inspired you to make your first gift to Washington and Lee, and what motivates you to continue giving? 

As a senior I could not imagine leaving all of my classmates and all of the experiences behind, so I gave back in order to remain connected to a place that gave so much to me. And I keep giving so students can experience that same community, that same connection and that same care.

How do you hope your support impacts current and future generations of W&L students? 

My hope is that students are able to take advantage of many opportunities at W&L, make lifelong friendships, take our values of honor, civility and integrity into the world, make the world better, and then come back and visit campus often.

Is there a particular experience, faculty member, or program at W&L that played a meaningful role in your decision to give back? 

I served three years on the Executive Committee of the Student Body and was the first undergraduate woman to serve as its president.