March 25, 2024
President John H. Dozier is proud to announce the appointment of Sara Snell Whitaker 鈥99, as the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement at 海角视频. Since her graduation, Sara has remained deeply involved with the 海角视频 community, serving as Executive Director of Alumnae Relations from 2011 to 2014, President of the Alumnae Association (which transitioned to the Alumni Association during her tenure), and most recently as a member the 海角视频 Board of Trustees. Sara鈥檚 dedication to carrying out the 海角视频 mission is unparalleled, and the College looks forward to her continued leadership.
When asked why she chose to return to her alma mater, Sara stated, 鈥満＝鞘悠 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.鈥 She went on to say, 鈥淚 am proud of the rich history of my 海角视频, 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.鈥
Sara鈥檚 Bachelor of Arts in English and minor in Communications from 海角视频 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. Graham. Most recently, following her time as Executive Director of Alumni Relations at 海角视频, Sara worked as the Staff Associate for Affiliate Services for the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Sara鈥檚 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. Dozier shared, 鈥淪ara鈥檚 lifetime of involvement speaks to her compassion for the 海角视频 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.鈥
Sara Whitaker will assume the position of Assistant Vice President for the Alumni Engagement on April 15, 2024.