University of Virginia
Engineering Foundation

Development
Jeffrey E. Sands
Associate Dean for Advancement,
Executive Director
U.Va. Engineering Foundation
Phone: 434.924.7509
js8zf@virginia.edu

Alice Baker
Director of Development
and Major Gifts
Phone: 434.924.1332
ab8s@virginia.edu

David Bihl
Director of Development
and Major Gift Officer
Phone: 434.987.5913
dsb4h@virginia.edu

Truin Huntley
Director of Annual Giving
and Alumni Relations
Phone: 434.924.3551
tls4m@virginia.edu

Zachary Richards
Director of Development
and Major Gift Officer
Phone: 434.924.6842
zr8n@virginia.edu

Jamie Robinette
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 434.924.7639
mjr9s@virginia.edu

Lucy Russell-Smith
Development Associate
Phone: 434.924.6882
lr9a@virginia.edu

Anita Smith
Director of Operations & Stewardship
Phone: 434.924.7507
acs2k@virginia.edu

Address
Room A123, Thornton Hall
P.O. Box 400256
Charlottesville, Virginia
22904-4256

Communications and Marketing
Josie Pipkin
Director of Communications
Phone: 434.924.1381
jpp4j@virginia.edu

Address
Room 205 B Wing, Thornton Hall
P.O. Box 400259
Charlottesville, Virginia
22904-4259

The University of Virginia Engineering Foundation (UVEF) began as the brainchild of five alumni in 1948 "to assist the engineering faculty in maintaining a high type of student body and an up-to-date curriculum and to keep the school informed as to alumni endeavors and achievements."

The foundation was established as an independent, tax-exempt organization in 1953, with a board of directors in place and a refined mission "to aid and promote, by financial assistance and otherwise, all types of engineering education at the University of Virginia School of Engineering."

Today the foundation is responsible for all fund-raising and alumni activities for the Engineering School. The foundation is managed by the SEAS Trustees and has a staff of nine development and four communications and marketing professionals.

The foundation sponsors events related to Family Weekend, Homecoming, Reunions, and National Engineers Week and there is a lively tailgate in Darden Court before many home football game. The foundation also sponsors a festive, formal dinner each fall for Thornton Society donors, and leadership award recipients.

Please get in touch with us. You may reach us through telephone at 434.924.3045, email vef-info@virginia.edu, fax 434.982.2734, or fill out our online contact form.