Virginia Management Fellows

05/29/2026

Mark your calendars and meet us at the Virginia Management Fellows Symposium 2026: Commonwealth In Practice!

05/27/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Matthew Nwaneri, VMF Hybrid Fellow from Cohort 7!

Matthew was offered (and accepted!) a permanent position with the Virginia Commission on Youth and now serves as a Legal Policy Analyst with VCOY! In addition to starting his new position, Matthew will be presenting his applied-research findings gathered during his fellowship at the Virginia Management Fellows “Commonwealth In Practice” Symposium on Monday June 8.

Congratulations Matthew! We look forward to the amazing things you will continue to do in service to youth across the !

05/26/2026

Thanks Dr. Anne for bringing the 🔥 to !

Today is and we couldn't let the day go by with shouting out Dr. Anne Walters!

Did you know... Only about 1–2% of the world’s population has natural red hair? Yes! Red is one of the rarest hair colors on the planet! ❤️😲🧡

Thanks Dr. Anne for the 🔥light🔥 you bring to VT-IPGs programs!

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

📍The next generation of public service starts here! Mark your calendars and meet us at the Virginia Management Fellows Symposium 2026: Commonwealth In Practice!

Cohort 7 Fellows will present applied research developed during their rotations within various Virginia’s state agencies, and offer fresh prospective and practical solutions to real-world public-sector challenges.

📅REGISTER TODAY and JOIN US in supporting the next generation of !

05/21/2026

Today VMF Cohort 7 took part in a Citizen Services Seminar where they heard Leaders from The Virginia Department of Social Services Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and The Virginia Department of Social Services discuss challenges and strategies for delivering impactful services that impact communities across the Commonwealth.

05/20/2026

We would like to send CONGRATULATIONS to Wyatt Carter! While participating in Cohort 8 of the Virginia Management Fellowship (VMF) Program, Wyatt was offered (and accepted!) a position with Guidehouse as a Consultant within their State and Local Government Team! Way to go Wyatt! We look forward to the amazing things you will continue to do as a VMF Fellow Associate and in service to people of the !

Want to learn more about the VMF Program and how participation can build a strong foundation in public service? Visit https://ipg.vt.edu/leadership-development/vmf-program.html for more info!

05/16/2026

🏁It's the final lap for Cohort 7!🏁

Join us on Tuesday, June 18th for Commonwealth In Practice, a symposium showcasing the innovative applied research of the Virginia Management Fellows!

After eight months within varying Virginia state agencies, Cohort 7 Fellows will present:
✨ Real-world insights
✨ Lessons learned from the field
✨ Evidence-based solutions to today’s government challenges

Register to attend TODAY and witness the next generation of showcase how their experience and research can make an impact across the Commonwealth!

05/14/2026

For today’s we’re highlighting VMF Associate Cole McAndrew!

Cole is a Cohort 5 VMF Fellow Associate who navigated education, training and public sector experience into a permanent position with the Department of Housing and Community Development. Congratulations Cole! We look forward to the amazing things you will continue to do in service to people of the !

Want to learn more about the VMF Program and how participation can build a career foundation in public service? Visit https://ipg.vt.edu/leadership-development/vmf-program.html for more info!

05/13/2026

We would like to send CONGRATULATIONS to Cami Hart, a VMF Hybrid Fellow from Cohort 8!

While participating in the Virginia Management Fellowship (VMF) Program and getting hands-on experience in , Cami was offered (and accepted!) a permanent position with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services! Cami now serves as Community Federal Funds Coordinator with VDBHDS while completing the final lap of her fellowship. Way to go Cami! We look forward to the amazing things you will continue to do in service to people of the !

Want to learn more about the VMF Program and how participation can build a strong foundation in public service? Visit https://ipg.vt.edu/leadership-development/vmf-program.html for more info!