CLASS GIVING TEAM

 

Becky McKinney

5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th

As Associate Director of Annual Giving, Becky McKinney leads the Class Giving team and manages the annual Senior Legacy Campaign. Becky first joined the University of Richmond in 2016 as Administrative Coordinator for the Major Gifts team and the parent giving program, and then moved to the Class Giving team as Assistant Director in 2018.

Becky graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in English. Her husband and fellow Wahoo, Daniel, is an assistant principal in Hanover County with a graduate certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy from UR. When she’s off campus, Becky loves spending time with her daughter, Laura, and spoiled-rotten cat, York.

Jordan Hunt

30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th

Jordan Hunt joined the Office of Annual Giving in March 2018 as Administrative Coordinator for the class giving team. She began her current role as Assistant Director of Class Giving in January 2022.

A native of Salem, Virginia, she graduated from James Madison University in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences. Jordan resides in Moseley and enjoys spending time with her husband, Tyler, and daughters, Anna and Harper.

 

 

 

ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT TEAM

  

Mary Alice Wallmeyer

50th

Mary Alice joined Alumni Engagement at the University of Richmond in 2014 and currently serves as the Senior Associate Director for Alumni Engagement, Campus and Signature Events. In this role, Mary Alice focuses on engaging alumni in the life of their alma mater by bringing graduates back to campus for Homecoming and Reunion Weekends. She works with reunion committees as they prepare to celebrate milestone years and plans signature receptions in cities around the world to establish connections between alumni and University administrators, faculty, and staff. Mary Alice received a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master's in Higher Education and Administration from The University of Alabama. She has worked in higher education for over a decade, previously working with the regional initiatives program within Alumni Relations and also serving in variety of student development roles in at The University of Alabama and Colorado State University.

 

Megan Dooley Phillips, '13

15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th

Megan joined the University of Richmond in 2018 and currently serves as the Associate Director for Alumni Engagement, Campus and Signature Events. In this role, Megan focuses on engaging alumni in the life of their alma mater by bringing graduates back to campus for Homecoming and Reunion Weekends. She works with reunion committees as they prepare to celebrate milestone years and plans signature receptions in cities around the world to establish connections between alumni and University administrators, faculty, and staff.

Megan is a double Spider, with a B.A. in Leadership Studies and a Master's in Human Resource Management from the University of Richmond. She has had lifelong connection to Richmond, as her father, Bill Dooley, R '83, G '87, is a Spider men's basketball alum and former coach. Megan has worked in higher education for nearly a decade, previously working with the regional initiatives program within Alumni Relations and also serving in a variety of Athletics department roles at William & Mary and the University of Richmond.

 

Brennan Straits

5th, 10th

 

Brennan joined the Alumni Engagement Team in 2025 as the Assistant Director for Regional and Young Graduate Engagement. In this role, Brennan works directly with young graduates and volunteers to help facilitate engaging opportunities across the county to help build a diverse and connected alumni network. Brennan holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Security Studies from the University of Lynchburg, where he also competed as a NCAA DIII student-athlete in cross country and track and field. Before joining the Alumni Engagement team, he worked as a Graduate Assistant Track and Field Coach at the University of Lynchburg, where he earned a Master of Public Health (MPH). During his time as an undergraduate, Brennan was actively involved in the campus community, participating in National Model United Nations, Student Government Association and the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC). Brennan has a vibrant energy for learning, collaboration, genuine human connection, and teamwork. Outside of work, he can be found drinking coffee at a nearby coffeeshop or on the local trails running or biking!