Board of Directors Nominees

The W&M Alumni Association Board of Directors consists of 25 elected alumni members who serve up to two consecutive three-year terms. Members meet to review and evaluate alumni programs, manage funds, establish policies and recommend initiatives to advance the institution through alumni engagement and advocacy.

The 2027 ballot will close on Feb. 13, 2027 at 9:30 a.m. EST.

Abhi Chadha ’20

New York City, New York

Abhi Chadha is an investment banking associate at Bank of America in New York, where he advises technology, media and telecom companies on mergers, acquisitions and the capital markets. He recently completed an MBA from The Wharton School and an M.A. in International Studies with a focus on South Asia from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.

Before graduate school, Abhi spent four years as a senior consultant at EY in San Francisco, where he advised banks and FinTechs on strategy, governance and large-scale transformation. He graduated from William & Mary with a B.B.A. in finance and government, where he served as chief of staff for Student Assembly, orientation area director, president of Omicron Delta Kappa, and president's aide. As an alumnus, he was the inaugural co-chair of the W&M Asian, Pacific Islander & Middle Eastern (APIM) Alumni Advisory Board.

“My parents imbued me with the simple value that education changes lives, drawing on the experience of generations before them. What I didn’t realize was how certain educations could transform you — that is what happened at William & Mary for me and countless others. The liberal arts education was a revelation, growing me in ways entirely unexpected and changing the way I examined the world.

“Beyond that, I made everlasting friendships with fellow students, faculty and staff. To serve William & Mary and its alumni would be a deep honor, and I’d hope to bring my experience, ideas, hard work and deep passion to this role.”

Earl T. Granger III ’92, M.Ed. ’98

Williamsburg, Virginia

Earl is a native of Richmond, Virginia, and came to William & Mary as a first-generation college student. While at William & Mary, Earl served as a president’s aide, president of the Black Student Organization and a campus tour guide. He earned his undergraduate degree in public policy and a master’s degree in higher education administration from W&M.

Upon graduation, he started his career in enrollment at William & Mary. After roles at Tufts University and UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, he returned to William & Mary in 2006 as associate provost for enrollment, leading the university’s admission and financial aid operations.

In 2010, he transitioned to advancement as associate vice president for development, beginning a decade of fundraising leadership at William & Mary as part of the leadership team during the $1 billion For the Bold campaign. He took his fundraising skills to The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation where he served as chief development officer/senior vice president and led for three historic years, two of which were $100M+ fundraising successes. More recently, Earl served as the inaugural chief development & impact officer at The Executive Leadership Council in Washington, D.C., a membership-based association of corporate leaders, where he was the architect for creating and building the philanthropic arm for the association.

Earl’s connection to William & Mary extends well beyond his professional roles. He served two terms as president of the Hulon Willis Association, William & Mary’s Black alumni organization, and served on its Board of Directors. He also served as a member of several Homecoming reunion and fundraising committees as well as a committee member for the William & Mary Weekend in D.C.

Earl’s commitment to service has continued through significant external governance roles. Earl currently serves on the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Financial Shares, where he is a member of the Governance and Compensation Committee. He and his wife, a former W&M faculty member, are currently serving as co-chairs of the University of Virginia Parents Council. He previously served on the Williamsburg Health Foundation Board of Trustees, including as vice chair and chair of its Grants Committee, and on the Board of Trustees of the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. These experiences have strengthened his understanding of effective governance, fiduciary responsibility, strategic oversight, organizational accountability and the important role board members play as ambassadors and advocates for the institutions they serve.

Additionally, his leadership roles have further reinforced a principle that has guided his career: strong institutions are built through strong relationships. Whether engaging alumni, developing volunteer leaders, building philanthropic partnerships or serving on boards, meaningful involvement begins when individuals understand an institution’s mission and see how their participation can make a difference.

“That belief would guide my service on the Alumni Board. I am particularly interested in helping William & Mary deepen lifelong alumni engagement, develop new generations of alumni leaders, strengthen connections across generations and experiences and create pathways for alumni to contribute their time, talent, relationships, and philanthropy to the university.

“My relationship with William & Mary has been one of the defining relationships of my personal and professional life. For more than three decades, I have experienced the university as a student, alumnus, administrator, advancement leader, volunteer and advocate.

“William & Mary has been part of my life since I arrived as a student. The university has educated me, employed me, challenged me, recognized me and provided opportunities to serve. Receiving the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award both as a graduating student in 1992 and as a professional in 2013, the only individual in William & Mary history to receive the honor in both capacities, is especially meaningful because it reflects my enduring relationship.

“In short, I look forward to serving you.”

Kay Rouse Lark ’76

Cary, North Carolina

Kay Rouse Lark fell in love with William & Mary at age 14 during a Girl Scout camping trip, beginning a lifelong connection to the university. In 1972, she made the move from Kentucky to Dupont First West and graduated four years later with a bachelor’s degree in theatre and speech.

After graduation came work, marriage, motherhood, more work and, as Kay puts it, “all the things.” Through it all, William & Mary remained an important part of her life. Over the years, she served on the Friends of Swem Library Board and the Endowment Association Board and, along with J. Andrew “Andy” Lark ’79, co-chaired two W&M Auction Weekends in New York City in the 1990s. The two also led the Northern New Jersey alumni network for several years.

Today, Kay is once again bringing people together. She worked with a “merry band” of fellow alumni and friends to connect hundreds of W&M Theatre alumni in celebration of 100 years of theatre at William & Mary in October 2026.

“William & Mary has an amazing way of showing up in every chapter of my life. I met Andy working on a W&M NYC Auction, we sold our first house to a fellow New Jersey alum and I landed the job of a lifetime because I walked into Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on the first day of school and essentially never left! I’m a walking ad for alumni involvement, and proud of it. Any chance I get to spread the word, reconnect people and bring the W&M family together in the ’Burg and beyond, count me in. William & Mary means the world to me!”

Aaron Mosby ’05

Washington, D.C.

Aaron leads public sector digital experience business development for TTEC Digital. He helps clients develop human-centered service delivery approaches by drawing on his diverse background in UI/UX design, web and business application development. His professional experience spans association management, publishing, government contracting and information technology. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Lauren Rice, and their Maltipoo, Pip. In his free time, he performs improv at Washington Improv Theater.

“I am excited for the opportunity to serve on the WMAA Board of Directors to help the organization realize its vision to ‘…create opportunities to strengthen bonds between each other and alma mater….’ I hope to offer my skills, experience and passion to the board to drive an increase in alumni engagement with students so that we can help illuminate their paths towards leadership and service in the communities they will join after graduation. The first step towards that goal will be learning how alumni are already engaging with students and helping to define ways WMAA can build on and amplify those efforts for all time coming.”

Barbara “Barb” L. Ramsey ’75

Williamsburg, Virginia

Barb graduated from William & Mary in 1975 with a B.S. in biology, then segued into a 40-year sales and marketing career. She lived in North Carolina, Texas and Germany before relocating to Williamsburg in 2010. She retired in 2016 when she was elected to Williamsburg’s City Council and is currently serving her third term, having been re-elected in 2020 and 2024.

She has served William & Mary in various capacities as a member of the Annual Giving Board, the William & Mary Athletic Foundation Board and the Williamsburg-Peninsula network board, as well as her 50th reunion committee. She has helped raise millions for Tribe Athletics as a member of the Lord Botetourt Affair committee, including eight years as a co-chair. Barb is a charter member of the Society of 1918, a member of the Griffin Society, a class ambassador and the current chair of the Boyle Legacy Society. She has received the Alumni Service Award, Alumni Medallion and Prentis Award from the university.

Barb has long transformed hospitality into leadership. She is well known for opening her home — especially with her “Break Bread with Barb” dinners — as a gathering place for students, alumni, athletic teams and programs such as the Global Research Institute. This is where life experiences, today’s realities and aspirations for the future are discussed and relationships are built. Barb is a natural connector and loves bringing people together to increase the bonds that make William & Mary so special.

“Engagement is a culture woven into my daily life. My goal for serving on the Alumni Association Board is to strengthen alumni ties and to highlight the lifelong relationships forged at William & Mary. I thrive on connecting students and alumni and believe that meaningful connection is built one invitation, one conversation and one interaction at a time — each merging into the lifelong community we treasure.”

JoAnn D. Adrales Ruh ’89, P ’22

Richmond, Virginia

JoAnn D. Adrales Ruh graduated from W&M in 1989 with a B.A. in government and psychology. Following a successful career in banking, she channeled her leadership toward full-time family management while driving impactful educational and community initiatives.

Deeply committed to youth advocacy and education, JoAnn serves as the chair of MENTOR Virginia, supporting youth mentoring programs statewide. She is also a trustee and substitute teacher at Collegiate School, an independent school in Richmond.

As a dedicated alumna and Tribe parent, JoAnn actively serves the William & Mary community in multiple leadership roles. She was a member of the inaugural group of class ambassadors for the Class of 1989, and still serves as a lead class ambassador. She is also a Greek alumni ambassador, a member of the W&M Admission Volunteer Network, a member of the Society of 1918 and a campus sorority advisor. Additionally, she and her husband, Colin Ruh ’89, served on the Richmond regional committee for the For the Bold campaign.

“William & Mary has given so much to me, and I’m grateful. I met my husband and my dearest friends there, and the education I received prepared me for a lifetime of learning and service. Having experienced the university as a student, an alumna and a Tribe parent, I’ve seen firsthand the camaraderie that defines us. As a board member, I’m committed to the Alumni Association's mission to cultivate those meaningful connections with each other and William & Mary for all time coming.”

Laura Pinnow Sheehan ’99

Falls Church, Virginia

Laura graduated from William & Mary with a B.A. in philosophy and then went on to obtain her law degree from the University of Richmond. Shortly thereafter, she and her husband set out on what turned into a 20-year international adventure that spanned eight countries. In 2016, whilst still abroad, Laura shifted her professional focus from the law and U.S. government to a career that allowed her to both leverage her job search experiences and better serve her expat community. She is an award-winning career coach and strategist who has assisted clients at all ages and stages to make successful career transitions. She is now the associate director for graduate career coaching at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service.

“I feel strongly that my No. 1 responsibility as an alumna is to help students launch and develop their careers. Equipped with a firm grasp on the global job market, firsthand knowledge of current job search challenges and a keen understanding of university ranking factors (especially first-destination employment outcomes), I believe I substantively contribute to deep-dive discussions, creative solutions and sustainable outcomes. I am honored to be a part of W&M’s Vision 2026 value proposition: ‘W&M will be known as the best university for lifelong career engagement.’”

Alexandra “Allie” Trent ’18

Honolulu, Hawaii

Whether in Honolulu, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Washington, D.C. or anywhere in between, Allie carries the values and foundation of William & Mary into every room she's in. She graduated with a degree in global studies, concentrating in Russian and Post-Soviet studies — a path she set her sights on at eight years old, when her grandparents' twice-a-year trips to Williamsburg convinced her this was where she'd study, and that language would be her key to the world.

In 2016, she lived in St. Petersburg, Russia, for a summer through William & Mary’s robust study abroad program, an experience that opened more doors than she could have predicted. As a student, Allie managed the women's basketball team, working alongside and witnessing the drive of some of the finest athletes. She also conducted research in coordination with the European Studies department, as well as the government department. And just ask her about the work-study opportunities at the Marketplace candy counter, or the “Phonathon” lines where she met some of her best friends.

In 2017, Allie joined U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) through the Federal Pathways Internship. Following graduation, she launched into a full-time career with the Army that would take her around the world. She served as an operational planner at U.S. Army Europe and Africa Command in Germany after the start of the war in Ukraine, helping build NATO operational plans and briefing senior Army leadership. She later managed the Foreign Disclosure program at U.S. Army Pacific Command in Hawaii, determining what information the United States shares with its allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific.

In early 2024, she moved to the private sector, joining Onebrief — a defense-technology start-up building software that helps the U.S. and its allies make faster, more collaborative military decisions. She has held operational leadership roles at both the Pacific Air Force Command and the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and now leads the product development team responsible for integrating artificial intelligence into military planning.

In service to William & Mary, Allie was part of the founding cohort of the W&M Whole of Government Center of Excellence and continues to support its work connecting students to national security careers. With two fellow alumni, she co-founded the Hawaii alumni network and hosted Hawaii's first official Yule Log ceremony in December 2024, carrying one of the university’s oldest traditions across an ocean. She is a mentor to students and young alumni — especially women — pursuing paths into defense and public service.

When she isn't working, you'll find Allie traveling somewhere around the globe, connecting with friends, family, and the William & Mary community along the way.

“William & Mary is home, not because of where it sits, but because of how its people show up for one another. I felt that from the moment I first stepped foot on campus, and I still feel it almost a decade after graduating.

The Alumni Association's mission is to deepen alumni connections with each other and with the university, and I see alumni around the world eager to stay connected to each other, to current students, and to the wider network, but often far from the center of gravity in Williamsburg.

On the Board, I want to champion that reach, bringing a Pacific perspective to an organization that shapes how our community grows, and helping ensure that no matter where a graduate lands, they never feel far from home.”