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COMPANIES EMPLOYING OUR GRADUATES
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Reyna Gilbert-Lowry
Associate Athletics
Director of Student-
Athlete Development
Danny White
Assistant Athletics
Director of Student-
Athlete Development
Natalie Forbes
Director of
Student-Athlete
Development
Shelby Miller
Coordinator of
Student-Athlete
Development
MISSION STATEMENT
The Office of Student-Athlete Development is
committed to ensuring a first-class student-
athlete experience. With a holistic focus on
leadership development, career development and a
commitment to community outreach, Virginia Tech
student-athletes are provided with a foundation for
success at the university level and beyond.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
We believe we’ve been afforded a tremendous
opportunity to assist Virginia Tech student-athletes
in their growth as leaders. Our intent is to help
student-athletes identify ways they can thrive as
leaders, students and competitors.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
The Office of Student-Athlete Development is
committed to educating student-athletes on the
proficiencies and strategies necessary to develop
career success during their time at Virginia Tech
and beyond. The office collaborates with Virginia
Tech Career Services in order to enhance career
development skills and opportunities.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
With the university motto, Ut Prosim, (That I May
Serve) at our core, the Office of Student-Athlete
Development assists student-athletes in taking
advantage of the many opportunities to volunteer
throughout their college experience. Teams partner
with national and local community organizations
and volunteer their time at community-wide events.
Since 2011, Hokie student-athletes have traveled to Veron, Dominican Republic
through their enrollment in LDRS 1016: Global Citizen Leadership. During their
time in Veron, student-athletes also host a five-day sports camp focused on
HIV/Aids education and partner with local NGOs and nonprofits along the way.
1,140
Number of community outreach hours
performed by Hokie student-athletes
+10K
Number of individuals impacted by
student-athlete community involvement
100%
Total percentage of teams that participated
in community outreach initiatives
A study abroad course entitled Sport, Policy & Society took this group of student-
athletes and their advisors to the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.
STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT