Regional Networks
Regional Networks connect alumni, families, and friends of Mary Washington through events across the country. Find the network closest to you and reach out to the network leaders to learn more or to help plan events. Be sure we have your correct home address and email on file to receive invites to events in your area.
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in the northern half of California, focused on San Francisco
Most recent event: Oysters and drinks with President Paino at the Hog Island Oyster Company on the waterfront in San Francisco
Network leader: Jan Hammock ’89
How to contact: Email Jan
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in the southern half of California, focused on San Diego
Most recent event: Happy hour at Stone Brewing Company in San Diego
Network leader: Ken Coulter ’07
How to contact: Email Ken
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends across the state of Colorado, focused on Denver
Some of our events: Virtual town hall meeting with President Paino, Colorado Rockies baseball game, happy hour at Briar Common in Denver
Network leaders: Leslie Schluter ’79 and Dale Carter ’73
How to contact: Email Dale
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in the Atlanta area of Georgia
Most recent event: Happy hour at Second Self
Network leader: Looking for network leadership! Email Phillip Duggins, associate director of regional alumni engagement, to learn more.
How to contact: Email Phillip
Social: Join our group on Facebook
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in Maryland–primarily Baltimore and Annapolis
Some of our events: Tour and tasting at Heavy Seas Brewery, Orioles baseball game, tour of “Miracle on 34th Street” lights and pizza at Paulie Gee’s
Network leader: Renee Kuntz ’85
How to contact: Email Renee
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in New England, focused on Boston
Some of our events: Dinner with President Paino at the University Club in Boston, happy hour at Lir in Boston, speed networking in Arlington
Network leader: Lisa London ’06
How to contact: Email Lisa
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in New York, focused on New York City and Long Island
Some of our events: Reception with President Paino at the Library of Distilled Spirits, Mets baseball game, literary pub tour in SoHo
Network leaders: Bonnie Lefkowitz ’03 and David Spry ’08
How to contact: Email Bonnie
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in the Charlotte area of North Carolina
Most recent event: Happy hour at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Network leader: Looking for network leadership! Email Phillip Duggins, associate director of regional alumni engagement, to learn more.
How to contact: Email Phillip
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in the Research Triangle–Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill–of North Carolina
Some of our events: Durham Bulls baseball game, Happy hour at Bond Brothers Beer Company in Cary
Network leader: Jenelle Masterson ’03
How to contact: Email Jenelle
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and surrounding counties
Some of our events: Phillies baseball game, happy hour at The Continental
Network leader: Chrissy Bowdren ’11
How to contact: Email Chrissy
Social: Join our group on Facebook
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends along the coast of South Carolina, including Charleston, and sometimes extending into the most southern coast of North Carolina
Next event: We are planning an event for Fall 2024! Watch your email for details
Network leader: Vicki Sprague Ravenel ’77
How to contact: Email Vicki
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends across the state of Texas, focused on Houston and Austin
Some of our events: Gathering at the Essalih home in Houston, lunch at The County Line on the Lake in Austin, brunch at Ritual in Houston
Network leader: Jessica Mitchell Essalih ’05
How to contact: Email Jessica
Social: Join our group on Facebook
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in Charlottesville, Virginia and surrounding counties, extending west to Staunton and Harrisonburg
Some of our events: Tour of Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Museum, Carter Mountain Orchard Sunset Series concert, virtual town hall with President Paino
Network leaders: Lorenza Amico ’79 and Sarah Gildersleeve Strassheim ’01
How to contact: Email Lorenza and Sarah
Social: Join our group on Facebook
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in the Fredericksburg, Virginia and surrounding counties, including Spotsylvania, Stafford, and King George
Some of our events: FredNats baseball game, Art After Hours concert at Belmont, Halloween Ghost Walk in downtown Fredericksburg
Network leaders: Angela Zosel McCormick ’00 and Shelby Orlando ’14
How to contact: Email Angela and Shelby
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in the northwest region of Virginia, extending roughly from Loudon County west to Winchester, and including Middleburg and Leesburg. Events often are held jointly with the North Central Virginia Network.
Some of our events: Reception with President Paino at Lightfoot Restaurant, Twilight Polo at Great Meadow, cider tasting at Wild Hare
Network leader: Stacey Whitehouse ’12
How to contact: Email Stacey
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in Virginia’s North Central region–primarily Prince William and Fauquier Counties, Woodbridge, Manassas, Gainesville, and Warrenton. Events often held jointly with the Northwest Virginia Network.
Some of our events: Reception with President Paino at the Black Sheep restaurant in Manassas, Twilight Polo at Great Meadow, happy hour at Wild Hare Cider in Warrenton
Network leader: Rachel Beattie ’93
How to contact: Email Rachel
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in the Virginia peninsula including James City and York Counties and the cities of Williamsburg, Newport News, Poquoson, and Hampton. Some events held jointly with the Tidewater Network.
Some of our events: Happy hour at Smartmouth Brewing, Christmas lights tour in Norfolk, reception with President Paino in Williamsburg
Network leader: Looking for network leadership! Email Phillip Duggins, associate director of regional alumni engagement, to learn more.
How to contact: Email Phillip
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in Richmond, Virginia, and surrounding counties
Some of our events: Flying Squirrels baseball game, reception with President Paino at The Jefferson, faculty-led tour of the Hollywood Cemetery
Network leaders: Sarah Amick ’03, Amy Leap ’12, Luke Maguire ’17, Cass Ratti Pierandi ’10, Dave Pierandi ’10, Marshall Vogt ’07
How to contact: Email Amy
Social: Join our group on Facebook
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in the Roanoke area of Virginia, including the New River Valley and east through Lynchburg
Some of our events: Axe-throwing in Blacksburg, brewery gathering and UMW Soccer game in Salem, brunch and tour at the Taubman Museum of Art
Network leader: Dawn Tanner Erdman ’86
How to contact: Email Dawn
Social: Join our group on Facebook
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in the Virginia Beach and Norfolk areas of Virginia. Events often held jointly with the Peninsula Network and sometimes extend to the Eastern Shore.
Some of our events: Garden Week lunch and tour in Virginia Beach, tour at Barrier Islands Center in Machipongo, reception and viewing at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Network leaders: Tara Corrigall ’82 and Anne Maria Doughty Dziegielewski ’95
How to contact: Email Tara and Anne Maria
Social: Join our group on Facebook
Who we are: Alumni, families, and friends in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area, including Northern Virginia
Some of our events: Happy Hour at Takoda in DC, escape room in Alexandria, reception with President Paino at The Hamilton in DC
Network leaders: Meg Bevenour ’19, Savannah Powers ’20, Shayda Rezazad ’13, Sarah Tagg ’13
How to contact: Email Meg