List of 4 members.

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  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.
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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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  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.
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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.