Committee Member Biographies
Meet the 2011-2012 Staff Advisory Committee
Donna Spychala (Chair) represents Institutional Advancement which includes the Development Office, the Office of Constituent Relations, and the Alumnae/i Office. Prior to relocating to Lynchburg, Donna lived in Florida and worked for thirteen years at a parochial school. At St. Elizabeth School in Pompano Beach, Donna established the first development program and served as its first Development Director. She also taught computers and Spanish to PK thru 8th Grade, facilitated a distance learning program, and taught several language arts and remedial math classes to learning challenged students. Since moving to Lynchburg, she has worked in the legal field and now holds a position with the College as IA Assistant/Stewardship Coordinator. She enjoys visiting her four children, working in her garden, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Paula Hutt (Co-Chair)
Tina Hill (Secretary) Director of Athletics, represents the President’s office, Athletics, the Maier Museum, and Human Resources on the Staff Advisory Committee. She oversees all of our 13 inter-collegiate athletics programs and the Social Sports Network/Intramural program on campus. Since joining the Randolph community in 2008, “I’ve enjoyed spending time hiking and biking in beautiful Virginia, playing Frisbee with my dog Sadie and when I have a chance, I do a little sewing”.
Joy McGrath Associate Director of Admissions for International Students, represents Student Financial Services, Admissions and Student Success. Since 2006 she has been responsible for recruiting international students as well as Americans who are currently living abroad. She also works with graduate students. Joy says, "My husband and I rarely have spare time with two young boys but when I can I love baking and enjoy playing games with the boys, all 3 of them."
Gretchen Morgan came to the College in 1989 as a Certified College Health Nurse and Health Educator. She became the Health Center Director/Nurse in 2001. Gretchen represents the Dean of Students division including the Health and Counseling Center where they work very hard in assisting students to manage and regain their health so they have the potential to experience and achieve the best academic living and learning opportunities possible! Gretchen loves working with the students, spending time with her grandson, and enjoying the out of doors with Tom: biking, sailing and traveling.
Maryam Brown
Sharon Newman sits on the Committee also representing Buildings & Grounds. Sharon has been with the College for eleven years. She loves working with the students, staff, and faculty. She enjoys traveling, camping, working in her flower gardens and getting together with her family and friends.
Doug Moyer
