Student Philanthropy Council

Longwood University's Student Philanthropy Council, formed in August 2019, is a group of Longwood students and peers who support the work of the Office of Institutional Advancement, serve as ambassadors for the University, and help to cultivate and enrich the culture of philanthropy that Longwood believes is central to the institution's longevity and growth.

The members of the Student Philanthropy Council are philanthropic-minded student leaders with a proven track record for serving the local and University communities, and who have a passion for advancing the alma mater.

Student philanthropists become alumni philanthropists—that is a widely-held belief at colleges and universities across America. The work of the Student Philanthropy Council is vital, and they believe deeply in involving students in the philanthropic process as the University strives to produce service-oriented leaders—what we call citizen leaders—who will give their time, talent and treasure to causes they are passionate about long after graduating from Longwood.

In addition to their regular meetings, the Student Philanthropy Council plans and executes Longwood's celebration around National Philanthropy Day (November 15th), takes an active role in stewarding donors through written messages, phone calls, and emails, and they serve as a welcoming face and helping hand at Office of Institutional Advancement events.

Meet the Council

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Megan Gammon -A young woman with long brown hair smiles outdoors, wearing a short-sleeve black top with greenery and red flowers softly blurred in the background.

Megan Gammon '26

Megan Gammon ‘26, SPC Leadership Team

Major: Communication Studies; Concentration in Public Relations

Carly Turner -Person smiling outdoors on a sunny day. Wearing glasses and a black V-neck shirt. Short brown hair styled in loose waves. Brick building and green lawn softly blurred in the background.

Carly Turner '27

SPC Leadership Team

Major: Communication Studies; Concentration in Public Relations

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Elyse Dvorak '26

Major: History

Courtney Agee '26

Major: Elementary Education

Grace Ashbrook -Person smiling outdoors on a college campus. Wearing a light blue and white striped sweater and name badge. Red hair worn down with soft waves. Background shows greenery, brick buildings, and blurred steps.

Grace Ashbrook '26

Major: Political Law; Concentration in Pre-Law

Matthias C. Borneff '26

Major: Biology

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Samara Brown '27

Major: Special Education

Kayden Bunting - A woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiles outdoors, wearing a gray turtleneck layered under a patterned sleeveless dress, with trees and blurred campus buildings in the background.

Kadyn Bunting '26

Major: Public History

Minor: Communications and Anthropology

Gratia Carr '27

Major: Business; Concentration in Economics

Jaedyn Colon '26

Major: Biology & Pre-Med

Joseph Cumbie '26

Major: Secondary History Education

Mary Gammon '28

Major: Business; Concentrations in Marketing and Management

Spencer Gibbs '26

Major: Criminology/Criminal Justice

Anna Habib -Person smiling outdoors on a college campus. Wearing a black shirt with wavy brown hair down. Standing in front of blurred greenery and brick buildings. Soft lighting creates a natural and inviting look.

Anna Habib '26

Major: Elementary & Middle School Education; Concentration in History

Ada Hardy -Person smiling outdoors on a sunny day. Wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a small necklace. Light brown hair cut to shoulder length. Brick building and green lawn softly blurred in the background.

Ada Hardy '26

Major: English Secondary Education

Caden Houchins ‘26

Major: History; Concentration in Secondary Education

Minor: Political Science and Leadership Studies

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John Louden '27

Major: Business Management; Concentration in Management

Minor: Cybersecurity

Cameron Lowery -Person smiling outdoors on a college campus. Wearing a floral dress with puff sleeves and a gold necklace. Straight light brown hair parted in the middle. Soft background with greenery and blurred campus buildings.

Cameron Lowery '27

Major: Elementary Education

Brooke Marshall -Person smiling outdoors on a college campus. Wearing a black blouse with sheer floral sleeves and a name badge. Light brown wavy hair falls over shoulders. Soft background with greenery and blurred brick buildings.

Brooke Marshall '26

Major: Elementary & Middle Education; Concentration in Math

Tori Matheson -Person smiling outdoors on a sunny day. Wearing glasses, hoop earrings, and layered necklaces. Blonde hair styled down with a half-up twist. Brick building and greenery softly blurred in the background.

Tori Matheson '26

Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders

Zoe Nash '26

Major: English w/ Literature Concentration

Trevor Nelson '27

Major: Communication Studies; Concentration in Digital Media

Kell Perry '27

Major: Psychology

Olivia Price '27

Major: English Secondary Education

Hannah Rayfield - A young woman with long brown hair smiles outdoors, wearing a green knit sweater and a silver pendant necklace, with trees and red flowers softly blurred in the background.

Hannah Rayfield '26

Major: Sociology

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Jiovanni Raymond '27

Major: Kinesiology

Minor: Biology

Adrianna "Noona" Scott '26

Major: Psychology

Jensen Tomalesky -Person smiling outdoors on a sunny day. Wearing a green and gray striped sweater. Long blonde hair worn straight. Background features blurred greenery and a brick building.

Jensen Tomalesky '26

Major: Creative Writing

Kara Wright -A woman with wavy brown hair smiles outdoors, wearing a black blouse with a soft-focus background of greenery and red flowers.

Kara Wright '26

Major: Psychology and Sociology

Minors: Neuro-Studies and Criminal Justice

Carson Zabler -A man with curly dark hair smiles outdoors, wearing a light blue polo shirt with greenery and red flowers softly blurred in the background.

Carson Zabler '26

Major: Nursing

Minor: Psychology

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Penny Pairet

Director of Annual Giving

Maugans G15-D

(434) 395-2927

pairetpw@longwood.edu

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Maugans Alumni Center

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Farmville, VA 23909

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