List of 5 members.

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  Mrs. Beth Crutcher 

  Director of Advancement

  (802) 869-6610

  Eastern Michigan University - BS
  University of Pennsylvania - MS

  Bio

  Beth joined Vermont Academy after working for five years as the Director of Advancement at the American School in London, England (ASL). She credits the school with helping her develop greater cultural competency skills. Prior to ASL, Beth spent eighteen years in the United States working in leadership positions with Princeton University, Princeton HealthCare System, and Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart. Past positions also include running a community arts agency and fundraising for the Henry Ford Estate at the University of Michigan. 

  
  From overseeing the development of new nonprofits to raising record breaking gifts that helped fund a new hospital, Beth credits continued education as the key to a productive career. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Organizational Dynamics from University of Pennsylvania as a mid-career professional and new mother, writing her thesis on the use of positive organizational psychology in fundraising.

  
  Beth lives on campus with her husband John, a retired book publisher, and two dogs. Their daughter Kira is a freshman at Marist College in New York. 
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  Ms. Liz Olmsted 

  Associate Director of Advancement Operations and Stewardship

  (802) 869-6260

  Wheaton College - BA

  Bio

  Liz joined the Vermont Academy community in 2011 when her daughter, Wyeth, enrolled as a freshman day student. As a VA parent, Liz has seen firsthand the transformational impact that VA has had on her daughter and her peers. To the title of proud VA parent, Liz now adds Director of the Vermont Academy Fund as a member of the Advancement Office. Liz is excited to harness her professional experience, volunteer interests, and passion for Vermont Academy into this role.
  
  

  A 25-year veteran of Eastern Mountain Sports, an outdoor specialty retailer headquartered in Peterborough, NH, Liz held a variety of positions as she worked her way up through the organization. From positions in sales, customer service, and store management to ones tied to brand identity and strategic planning, it was a varied and fulfilling career.
  
  

  Over the years, Liz has been involved with independent schools as a volunteer on a myriad of levels. Prior to her time at Vermont Academy, Liz played an active volunteer role at The Grammar School in Putney, VT, where she served as Trustee Chair for five years, participating in fundraising and serving on the Strategic Planning and Head-of-School Search Committees.
  
  

  When not on the road connecting with our broader VA community, Liz can often be seen around campus with her camera—blending her love of photography with her enjoyment of cheering for our VA Wildcats. Along with photography, Liz’s other interests include a variety of outdoor pursuits that she enjoys with her family including skiing, hiking, and kayaking/canoeing.
  
  Liz lives in Westmoreland, NH, with her husband, Ned, an Assistant Professor of English at Landmark College, and their daughter Wyeth ’15.
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  Ms. Tonia Fleming 

  Director of Annual Giving

  (802) 869-6298

  Wellesley College - BA
  University of Chicago - MBA

  Bio

  Tonia comes to Vermont Academy after eight years as a Development Officer at Springfield Hospital/Springfield Medical Care Systems.  While there, she implemented a Grateful Patient Program and significantly grew its revenue from private foundations. Prior to that role, she worked for non-profits of varying sizes, including the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and the Great River Arts Institute.
   

  Tonia has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE).  She lives in Chester, Vermont with her family and rescue dog Ozzie. Tonia’s son Jeremy is a Vermont Academy alumnus (Class of 2018) who was as thrilled as his mother was to have her joining the Vermont Academy community.
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  Ms. Nicole Losavio 

  Director of Alumni Engagement

  (802) 869-6261

  The College of William and Mary - M.Ed
  Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - BA / BS

  Bio

  Nicole came to Vermont Academy in December 2020 with over ten years of alumni relations experience. In prior roles at Dartmouth College and Worcester State University, Nicole managed volunteer boards, planned major events, and implemented new programs. She is excited to join the Advancement team and looks forward to exploring new opportunities to engage alumni.
   

  In her spare time, Nicole can be found kayaking, skiing, reading, or out for walks with her dog, Zoey. Nicole holds a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from The College of William and Mary and dual bachelor’s degrees from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts – one in math and the other in secondary education. 
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  Mr. David Petrie 

  Director of Marketing and Communications

  (802) 869-6612

  Framingham State University - BA
  University of Iowa - MA

  Bio

  A 20+ year veteran of marketing, communications, and advertising for both for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations, David came to Vermont Academy with extensive experience crafting a marketing strategy and overseeing the creation of highly successful websites, catalogs, and email promotion. He spent 17 years at Channing Bete Company, which was the country’s leading distributor of American Heart Association publications and a nationally recognized educational publisher. He became the company’s advertising director, overseeing an in-house team of a dozen writers, graphic artists, and web designers. Before that, he was the director of communications at the Brattleboro Retreat, where he helped guide the organization across many communications hurdles and acted as its spokesperson. He saw the move to Vermont Academy to bring business best practices to the admissions and advancement efforts of a vital Vermont institution.
   
  David has always been involved with not-for-profit organizations, serving on multiple Brattleboro-area boards and as a member of local Rotary and Kiwanis organizations.