Meet the Office

List of 4 members.

Mrs. Lee Darcy

Director of Annual Giving

(802) 869-6610

New England College - MFA
Mary Washington College - BA

Bio
Lee comes to Vermont Academy from Five Maples Development Corporation, where she helped create direct-mail fundraising appeals and marketing materials for hundreds of nonprofit clients throughout New England. Previously, she spent several years with C&S Wholesale Grocers, serving in quality control, payroll, and corporate HR roles.

Lee holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from New England College and a Bachelor of Arts in History and American Studies from Mary Washington College (now the University of Mary Washington). She spends the warmer months watching birds and the colder months hiding from the snow with books and blankets. She lives in southwestern New Hampshire with her husband, Mike, and their child, Andy ‘25.
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.
Ms. Tonia Fleming

Director of Advancement

(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.
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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Planned Giving

The Laurence and Dorothy Leavitt Society was established in 1998 to honor and recognize alumni and friends of Vermont Academy who support the future of the Academy by making a bequest provision, life income gift, or other planned gift commitment to the Academy.

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Sample Bequest Language
A gift to Vermont Academy in your will or revocable trust carries a legacy that will inspire others and make a difference in the lives of future generations. A bequest:
- Is easy to arrange.
- Will not alter your current lifestyle in any way.
- Can be easily modified to address your changing needs.
Residual Bequest Language
A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:

I give and devise to Vermont Academy, located in Saxtons River, VT, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Specific Bequest Language
Naming Vermont Academy as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate is easy:

I give and devise to Vermont Academy, located in Saxtons River, VT, the sum of $___________ to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Contingent Bequest Language
Vermont Academy can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:

If (insert name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to Vermont Academy, located in Saxtons River, the sum of $ _______ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Retirement Plan Beneficiary Language
You may name Vermont Academy as a beneficiary of your IRA or other qualified retirement benefits. Donors should consult with their tax advisor regarding the tax benefits of such gifts.

Naming Vermont Academy as the beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan asset such as a 401(k), 403(b), IRA, Keogh or profit sharing pension plan will accomplish a charitable goal while realizing significant tax savings. It can be costly to pass such assets on to heirs because of heavy tax consequences. By naming Vermont Academy as a beneficiary of a retirement plan, the donor maintains complete control over the asset while living, but at the donor's death the plan passes to support Vermont Academy free of both estate and income taxes.

Making a charitable gift from your retirement plan is easy and should not cost you any attorney fees. Simply request a change of beneficiary form from your plan administrator. When you are done, please return the form to your plan administrator and notify Vermont Academy. We can also assist you with the proper language for your beneficiary designation to Vermont Academy.

To alert us to your plans or for further information please contact advancement@vermontacademy.org or Beth Crutcher at 802-869-6610.

Members of the Laurence and Dorothy Leavitt Society

Mr. William P. Aldrich '66
Mr. Kenneth A. Allen '34*
Mr. Robert B. Anderson '51
Ms. Katherine L. Babson
Mr. Azel P. Barney*
Mr. George W. Bentley Jr. '42*
Mrs. Betsy A. Bentley
Mr. Stanley B. Billings '46*
Mr. Angus C. Black Jr. '41, P '79, GP '98*
Mr. Edward C. Bower '22*
Dr. J. Whitney Brown M.D. '40*
Mr. Dan L. Brown '60
Dr. Robert A. Burton Jr. '53
Mr. Larrie S. Calvert '53*
Mr. Robert M. Campbell '37, P'65, '68, '70 (2), '80, '82, GP '90, '92, '99*
Mr. David E. Canfield '53*
Mrs. Marge B. Carr*
Mrs. Thelma W. Carroll '25*
Dr. R. Phillip Carter Jr. '52
Mr. Robert S. Cary '56, P '86
Mr. Arnold D. Castagner*
Mrs. Gail P. Chase*
Mr. Greg J. Chase '61*
Mr. Edward O. Clark III '47*
Mr. Lawrence P. Cole Ph.D. '51, GP '93
Rev. Crawford F. Coombes Jr.*
Mr. William N. Cooper '64
Mr. William K. Corliss Jr. '58
Ms. Gail Craddock P '94
Mrs. Laura S. Crane '29*
Capt. Charles B. Crockett Jr. P '70
Mrs. Bobby Crockett P '70
Mrs. Rosalie Cutter GP '88
Mr. Alan P. Danovitch '58
Mr. Robert A. Derrenbacker '55
Mr. Herb S. Ellis '53
Mrs. Karen M. Elting P '90
Mr. Roger F. Evans Jr. '48*
Mr. Edward F. Everett '50*
Mr. Russell M. Fellows '62
Mr. Peter J. Flatow '62
Mr. Frederick A. Flavin '62
Mr. William French '30*
Mrs. Ruth P. Fuller
Mr. Newton C. Gardner '58
Mr. W. Bruce George Jr. '39*
Mr. John Q. Gooding '41, GP '00*
Mr. Alan B. Gould '51
Mr. J. Michael Harding '56*
Mr. Nicholas Harvey Jr. '66
Mr. Charles E. Harwood '50*
Mr. A. Reed Hayes III '64, P '84*
Mr. Angus G. Hebb '46*
Ms. Karen Hebb
Ms. Mary Hepburn P '81, P '83
Mr. William P. Herbert P '99*
Mrs. Anne Herbert P '99
Mr. John W. Hoder '69
Mr. Charles R. Hoffer '47
Mr. Charles W. Howard II '50*
Mr. Donald F. Hubert Jr. '62
Mr. Frederick Huntley '37*
Mr. Edward G. Janeway Jr. '51*
Mr. William S. Jordan '43*
Mr. G. Dwight Kahlo III '51, P '93*
Mr. Herbert M. Kaplan '53*
Mr. Arthur M. Kelton Jr. '57
Mr. Eugene M. Kinney '40, P '70*
Mr. G. David Koepf '64
Mr. Peter C. Lane '65
Ms. Linda Leary
Mr. Laurence G. Leavitt P '49*
Mr. Richard H. Leavitt '49, GP '05*
Mr. Robert F. Ley '50*
Mrs. Monica Ley
Mr. Robert W. Lord '66, P '00, '02*
Mr. John W. Luce '46*
Mr. William Luring P '82, '90*
Mr. Frank P. Lussier P '95*
Mr. Alastair H. MacDonald '50*
Mrs. Ruth MacKechnie P '57*
Mrs. Doris G. MacLeod*
Mr. David J. Maysilles '47*
Mr. John C. McCord '63
Mr. John B. McMaster '41*
Mr. Henry S. Mears Jr. '40*
Mr. Don E. Megathlin '54
Mr. Craig A. Miller P '97
Mrs. Nancy Miller P '97
Mr. Bradford P. Miller '67
Mr. L. Dean Miltimore '70
Mr. John C. Naramore '55*
Mr. Frederic H. Nichols '56
Mr. Edmund W. Nutting*
Mr. Robert H. O'Brien '55
Mr. Ryan Ostebo P '83*
Mr. Ridler W. Page '56*
Ms. Elizabeth L. Parks '94
Mrs. Anita Williams Peck P '85*
Mr. Harvey C. Peterson '58, P '81
Mr. Samuel B. Pettengill 1904*
Mr. Edmund C. Platt II '41*
Mrs. Frances L. Macartney Porter*
Mr. Stevenson B. Porter '58*
Mrs. June B. Prue*
Mr. John F. Rice P '93
Mrs. Josefina Rice P '93
Mr. Thomas O. Richardson '59
Mr. Lindley W. Robinson '22*
Mr. Ralph H. Rowley '25*
Mr. Robert H. Scholl P '50, '55, GP '76, '81, '85*
Mr. Robert P. Scholl '50*
Mr. John L. Sheehan '57*
Mr. Paul W. Slosberg '59*
Mrs. Betty Smith*
Mr. Clarence R. Smith '44*
Dr. George P. Sperry '48*
Mr. William J. Stanton '31*
Mrs. Betty Sullivan P '78, '83, GP '05*
Mr. Lawrence T. Sullivan P '78, '83, GP '05
Mr. Robert Taft '48*
Ms. M. Louise Thompson '24*
Mr. George E. Thompson '37*
Mr. John P. Wait '50*
Mr. Webster U. Walker Jr. '51*
Mr. Rayner Weir '49
Mr. Robert E. Wetherby '34*
Mr. David L. White '52*
Mrs. Harriette M. Wood P '66, GP '02*
Mr. Winston E. Wood '51*
Mr. H.S. Wright III '72

*deceased