Alumni and Donors
We are RAMily
VCU School of Nursing alumni and donors are essential partners in advancing the future of nursing. Our alumni are making a difference every day by providing compassionate care, leading healthcare organizations, advancing groundbreaking research, educating the next generation of nurses and advocating for healthier communities.
Whether you are reconnecting with classmates, celebrating a personal or professional milestone, mentoring students, volunteering or exploring philanthropic opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Your experiences, insights and generosity help strengthen our school and inspire the next generation of nursing leaders.
Together, we are transforming health, advancing discovery and creating opportunities that improve the lives of patients, families and communities across Virginia and beyond.
Your Support Matters
Your generosity shapes the future of nursing. Every philanthropic investment empowers students, advances research, strengthens communities and inspires innovation in healthcare.
Together, we are improving lives through education, discovery and compassionate care.
Stay Connected
Update Your Info
Send your personal, professional, and change of address updates so we can recognize your accomplishments and stay in touch.
Alumni Newsletter
Check out all the latest and greatest news and events from the school.
Get Involved
Serve as a Preceptor
Are you a licensed RN, NP, PA or MD with at least one year of applicable experience in your field? Interested in precepting senior undergraduate nursing students or graduate-level family, acute and/or psych nurse practitioner students? Contact one of our clinical placement specialists to learn more.
- Sarah Blom, undergraduate clinical placement specialist, firebaughsm@vcu.edu
- Christy Cheesman, graduate clinical placement specialist, cheesmancm@vcu.edu
Other Alumni Resources
Guaranteed Admission
Graduates of our B.S. and M.S.N. programs are guaranteed admission to all VCU nursing doctoral and post-professional certificate programs provided they meet all admission requirements and space is available. Browse our programs to learn more.
Spirit Shop
Ram Pride is always in style! Show off your spirit with our exclusive collection of gear and apparel. Visit the spirit shop.
Form Requests
Need a graduate education verification and/or licensure form? Contact us at sonverify@vcu.edu.
Alumni and Donor Contacts
Jess Sorensen
Senior Director of Development
(804) 615-5877
jlsorensen@vcu.edu
Nick Williams, Ed.D.
Director of Alumni Engagement
(202) 492-9570
williamsn@vcu.edu
Gabrielle Payton
Assistant Director of Development
(804) 827-3616
paytong@vcu.edu
Kelly Rosenblatt
Development Coordinator
rosenblattk@vcu.edu
Katharine Stein
Scholarship and Stewardship Specialist
(804) 628-7419
steinke2@vcu.edu
