哥伦比亚大学 Appoints Alumna Sara Snell Whitaker as Assistant Vice President for 校友 Engagement

约翰·H. Dozier is proud to announce the appointment of Sara Snell Whitaker ‘99, as the Assistant Vice President for 校友 Engagement at 哥伦比亚大学. Since her graduation, Sara has remained deeply involved with the 哥伦比亚大学 community, serving as Executive Director of Alumnae Relations from 2011 to 2014, President of the Alumnae Association (which transitioned to the 校友 Association during her tenure), and most recently as a member the 哥伦比亚大学 Board of Trustees. Sara’s dedication to carrying out the 哥伦比亚大学 mission is unparalleled, and the College looks forward to her continued leadership.

When asked why she chose to return to her alma mater, 莎拉说, “哥伦比亚大学 is growing and changing, and our alumni association needs to fully reflect that. We must find innovative ways to engage the graduates of all our programs, providing opportunities to keep them connected not only to the College, but also to each other. My decade of experience in association management has prepared me for this challenge.” She went on to say, “I am proud of the rich history of my 哥伦比亚大学, and I am embracing the new path we are on with excitement and enthusiasm. The visionary leadership of Dr. John Dozier brings a renewed energy to the campus, and I am honored to be joining his team.”

Sara’s Bachelor of Arts in English and minor in Communications from 哥伦比亚大学 prepared her for a career representing and facilitating the communication of public policy for the state of South Carolina. In the early 2000s, Sara served as a Constituent Service Specialist for the Office of U.S. Senator Lindsey O. 格雷厄姆. 最近, following her time as Executive Director of 校友 Relations at 哥伦比亚大学, Sara worked as the 工作人员 Associate for Affiliate Services for the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Sara’s varied experience throughout the state will undoubtedly be well-suited to serve the College and our vast network of alumni throughout South Carolina and beyond.

Dr. 多分享, “Sara’s lifetime of involvement speaks to her compassion for the 哥伦比亚大学 community. We have certainly been fortunate to benefit from her experience through her time as a member of our Board of Trustees, and we are overjoyed that her service will continue as she transitions back to being a member of our staff. Her leadership is sure to help usher the College and our incredible alumni base into a very bright future.”

Sara Whitaker will assume the position of Assistant Vice President for the 校友 Engagement on April 15, 2024.