Advisory Board

The Engineering Advisory Board provides the program with strategic planning support, especially related to recruiting, retention, fundraising, and accreditation. The board also establishes ties with local companies and universities. Current advisory board members include:

Barbara A. Minor
AREVA NP, Inc.
Manager, Lynchburg Fuel Site Quality
Lynchburg, VA

Christa Reed
Babcock and Wilcox
Production Control Manager
Lynchburg, VA

Joanne B. Dugan
University of Virginia
Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, Professor
Charlottesville, VA

Mary Kasarda
Virginia Tech
Mechanical Engineering Department, Professor, Associate Department Head
Blacksburg, VA

Bob Bailey
Executive Director
Center for Advanced Engineering and Research (CAER)
Lynchburg, VA

Ron Kander
James Madison University
School of Engineering, Professor and Director
Harrisonburg, VA

Suzan M. Jagger
Suzan Jagger, LLC, President
Litchfield, CT

Timothy C. Scott
University of Virginia
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Professor
Charlottesville, VA

Mentoring Program

In order to introduce students to the real world of engineering, each student is assigned to a local woman engineer with significant industrial experience. These women encourage our students "mentorees" as well as share how they cope with the challenge of working in different engineering fields and managing work, family, and social life. Current mentors include:

C. Kaye Chandler, PE
Senior Engineer, Engineering and Technical Services
AREVA NP, Inc.
Lynchburg, VA

Amy L. Napior
Plants Training Manager
AREVA NP, Inc.
Secretary of Women in Nuclear local chapter
Lynchburg, VA

Sarah Davidsaver
Materials Engineer, Materials and Structural Analysis Unit
AREVA NP, Inc.
Lynchburg, VA

Carolyn A. Riddle, PE
Structural Engineer, Wiley|Wilson
Lynchburg, VA

Michelle Jones
Senior Industrial Engineering
J. Crew Distribution
Lynchburg, VA

Christina Jones
T-H Reloads
AREVA NP, Inc.
Lynchburg, VA

Kelly D. Cole, PE
Senior Civil Engineer, Wiley & Wilson
Lynchburg, VA

Maggie Cossman, PE
Resident Engineering, Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA