Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 11/7/23 The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.

Communications & Public Affairs
November 7, 2023

Cami Johnson, Assistant Controller, Accounting and Treasury – Business Office

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
I live with my husband and 13-year-old son and we have three beagles. We just moved to the area last year from Idaho. I love it here and am so glad that we made the move here.

Q. How do you unwind or have fun? Any hobbies or hidden talents?
I like to garden, crochet, hike and be out in nature. Our family plays dungeons and dragons in our spare time.

Q. Best advice anyone has ever give you?
Be bold and unapologetically yourself.

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Alaina Ledyard, Pastry Executive Sous Chef – Dining Services

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
I graduated from Virginia Western Community College with a degree in culinary arts. I have a big, wonderful family that includes nine siblings and 11 nieces and nephews. I’ve lived in Roanoke for 10 years and I love the combination of mountains and city life.

Q. How do you unwind or have fun? Any hobbies or hidden talents?
I like hiking, swimming, hanging out with friends and family, watching my favorite movies and tv shows, and cooking and baking.

Q. Best advice anyone has ever give you?
“Life is short, eat dessert first!”

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Jessica Luck, Editorial Director – Communications & Public Affairs

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
I’m originally from Kentucky, which is evident by my favorite music (bluegrass) and favorite sports team (UK men’s basketball – Go Big Blue!). I knew from a young age I wanted to be a writer and followed my passion to the University of Missouri, which is the oldest journalism school in the country. I worked as a reporter and editor for weekly newspapers in Florida and Virginia before working in higher education. What I love most is connecting with people and sharing their stories.

Q. Any favorite regional spots or activities you are excited about?
I’m extremely excited to explore Lexington and all it has to offer! Please send any great food/drink recommendations or great nearby hiking spots my way! Lime Kiln Theater has been on my list to check out for a while; it looks like an amazing music venue.

Q. How do you unwind or have fun? Any hobbies or hidden talents?
I can often be found after work walking my dog, a friendly, sweet 9-year-old golden retriever. I’m not offended that most humans only know me as “Henry’s mom.” I love seeing live music, playing board games, finding new breweries with awesome hazy IPAs, cooking and reading. I’ve run six half marathons and would love No. 7 to be a full marathon. Uh oh, does saying that publicly hold me to it?

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Kelly Sheets, Custodian – Custodial Services

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a mother to three sons and the grandmother of four beautiful grandchildren.

Q. Any favorite regional spots or activities you are excited about?
I enjoy kayaking from Jordan’s Point to Buena Vista and fishing in many Rockbridge County locations.

Q. How do you unwind or have fun? Any hobbies or hidden talents?
As stated above, I do enjoy kayaking and fishing. I also like to bake, especially between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Hunter Tomlinson, Custodian – Custodial Services

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a member of the Natural Bridge Fire Department and the Glasgow First-Aid crew.

Q. How do you unwind or have fun? Any hobbies or hidden talents?
I like to go camping.