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Meet Your Alumni Team

Located in the Gregory P. Klich Alumni House, the Office of Alumni Relations is here to champion you — your story, your success, and your lifelong connection to Christopher Newport.

Our work centers on Captains, Commitment, and Careers, ensuring you have countless ways to stay involved: reconnecting with campus resources, building professional networks, joining regional or affinity chapters, engaging in service, giving back, and celebrating what it means to be a Captain for Life.

Through the Christopher Newport Alumni Society and a full calendar of events and programs, we’re dedicated to keeping you connected, wherever you are and wherever your journey leads.

Your home at CNU isn’t just a place; it’s a team committed to you.

Staff

Baxter Vendrick

M. Baxter Vendrick , Jr.

Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement & Advancement


Gregory P. Klich Alumni House 211

(757) 594-8987
Elizabeth Henderson

Elizabeth Henderson

Administrative Assistant of Alumni Engagement


Gregory P. Klich Alumni House 210

(757) 594-8986
Elizabeth Henderson

Sarah Barber

Director of Annual Giving Programs


Administration Building 200N

(757) 594-8460
Barb Ballve-Bester

Barb Ballvé-Bester ‘15

Associate Director of Alumni Relations


Gregory P. Klich Alumni House 202

(757) 594-8989
Barb Ballve-Bester

Grace Sharlun Marks ‘21

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations


Gregory P. Klich Alumni House 203

(757) 594-8988
Chatia Chalmers

Chatia Chalmers

Alumni Marketing Associate


Administration Building 200O

(757) 594-7712
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