Leader-in-Residence Program
Since its founding, the Jepson
School has invited local, state and national leaders
to play an active role in the Jepson community as
leaders-in-residence. This program allows students
to interact with leaders in formal and informal
settings. Each year's program is tailored to the
individual's priorities and interests. Usually the
honoree offers students multiple opportunities for
learning and networking. Students have observed
courtroom proceedings, shadowed a mayor through a
day's activities and enjoyed a back-stage view of
the performing life. The leader-in-residence may
also participate in classroom settings, lead
discussions, give lectures or host presentations.
After a civic leader or scholar spends time
interacting with Jepson faculty and students over a
semester or year-long partnership, the relationship
continues on an informal basis.
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Leland Melvin, astronaut and University alumnus,
is the 2008-09 leader-in-residence.
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Leo K. Thorsness, retired Air
Force Colonel and Medal of Honor recipient, served
in 2007-08.
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Walter Witschey, Ph.D.,
longtime director of The Science Museum of Virginia,
served in 2006-07.
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Billy Cannaday, Ed.D,
superintendent of Chesterfield County Schools, and,
later, State Superintendent of Schools for the
Commonwealth, served in 2004-05.
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Eugene Hickok, Ph.D., former
United States Undersecretary of Education and Acting
Deputy Secretary, served in 2003-04.
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Eva Hardy, an executive at
Dominion Resources and former high-level state
government appointee, served in 2002-03.
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Gregory Wingfield, CEO of the
economic development organization Greater Richmond
Partnership, served in 2001-02.
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The Rev. Dr. John Kinney, dean
of the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at
Virginia Union University, served in 1999-00.
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Tim Kaine, former mayor of
Richmond, now governor of Virginia, served in
1998-99.
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Stoner Winslett, artistic
director of the Richmond Ballet, served in 1996-97.
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Kimberly O’Donnell, Judge, the
Richmond Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, City
of Richmond, served in 1995-96.
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Dr. Calvin D. Jamison,
currently senior vice president and chief
administrative officer of Hampton University,
formerly Richmond City Manager and an executive with
Ethyl Corp., served from 1994-95.
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Wallace Stettinius, business
executive; Mary Tyler Cheek, civic leader; Mary Sue
Terry and Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf served in 1993-94.
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Mary Sue Terry, former Attorney
General and Virginia gubernatorial candidate, served
in 1992.
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