L. DOUGLAS WILDER SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Mandy Fowler, Business Development Liaison at the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute (GEHLI), has a background in hospitality, creative and marketing communications, and project management. Mandy is passionate about bringing people together, making them feel engaged, and presenting material in a stylized fashion. At GEHLI, Mandy oversees the 9 core professional development programs, including custom programs. As the creative and marketing communications professional, she organizes GEHLI’s marketing and communications platforms, materials, and proposals. Mandy enjoys developing relationships, assisting the CMI and VEI alumni associations, and continuing to build GEHLI’s network of esteemed colleagues.

Her background includes director positions in advertising, public relations, and communications in the private healthcare field. Mandy specializes in project management and event planning and coordination from inception to completion, which includes the utmost hospitality. She has an eye for marketing and design and an inclusive communication style. Mandy is an honorary member of the Commonwealth Managers Association and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Hospitality and Tourism Management from James Madison University.