Thanks to the participation of thousands of alumni, the William and Mary Alumni Association is proud to announce the election results for members of its Board of Directors. Members of the Board of Directors must be active alumni, having donated to one of the recognized funds of the Alumni Association or the College. Each new member serves one four-year term; the incumbent will serve a three-year term. The Board of Directors is responsible for developing policy and steering the course of the Alumni Association. Congratulations to the newest board members.
Mashea Ashton '96, M.A.Ed. '97 is the executive director for the New York Program and senior advisor for Charter School Policy for New Leaders for New Schools. She lives in New York City with her husband, Kendrick F. Ashton Jr. '98.
Clayton M. Clemens '80 has taught at William and Mary since 1985, currently serving as Chancellor Professor of Government. He received his Ph.D. from Tufts University in Massachusetts; his specialties are German politics and foreign policy. He lives in Williamsburg.
James B. Comey Jr. '82 has been general counsel at Lockheed Martin since 2005, when he left his post as Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Justice Department. He is former U.S. Attorney for New York's Southern District. He lives in McLean, Va., with his wife, Patrice Laree Failor Comey '82, and their five children, including Maurene Comey '10.
Dorothy "Dottie" Nowland Gabig '61, an incumbent, has served on the Board of Directors since 2005. A native of Arlington, Va., Dottie served six years on the Friends of the Library Board. She lives in Williamsburg with her husband, Jack, an honorary alumnus. She has two daughters, including Laurianne Gabig Dragelin '89, M.A.Ed. '91.
Maria Elena Monteverde-Jackson '93 currently serves on the Fund for William and Mary board of directors and the National Campaign Committee. She received the Young Alumni Service Award in 2005. She lives in Arlington, Va., with her husband, Jonathan, and their two sons.
Call for Nominations: Help Select Your Board of Directors
March 1 is the deadline to submit nominations for the Alumni Board of Directors. A Board Nomination Committee considers all names which have been submitted and presents the final slate to active alumni for a general vote. Board members serve one four-year term. The election process runs from May through September.
By Board policy, Board members must attend both meetings each year. Other responsibilities include serving on one of the board's standing committees; participating in the Alumni Association's major fundraising programs such as the New York Auction; contributing to the Alumni Leadership Fund; advancing the Alumni Association's mission both on campus and in their home areas; and assisting in stewardship and cultivation of alumni for leadership and volunteerism.
Nominations must be submitted on the standard form that can be downloaded from the Alumni Association Web site at http://alumni.wm.edu/awards (click on "Board of Directors") or call 757.221.7855 to obtain a form or for any questions.
How can I vote?
Alumni must have donated any amount to one of the recognized funds of the College or the Alumni Association (including but not limited to the Alumni Leadership Fund, the Tribe Club or the Fund for William and Mary) within the last fiscal year to be considered "active" and become eligible to vote. Board members are also required to be active alumni. If you have any questions, please contact the executive vice president's office at 757.221.7855.
