Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 5/14/25 The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.

Communications & Public Affairs
May 14, 2025

Mik Johnson, Administrative Assistant II – The Law School

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
I achieved a bachelor’s degree in Arabic and I am preparing to begin on obtaining an Master of Library and Information Science degree online from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Q. Any favorite Lexington/regional spots/activities (or something you are excited about)?
I’m very excited to explore downtown Lexington and local coffee shops.

Q. Anything in particular that you are looking forward to here at W&L?
Getting to learn and improve while also helping to ensure W&L, and primarily the law library, runs smoothly and efficiently.

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Melanie Starks, Associate Director of Law Career Strategy – The Law School

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
I grew up in New York City, but spent childhood holidays in my native Belize. I attended Dartmouth College and then eventually went to law school in Chicago. I practiced law for five years in Connecticut on the Shoreline and moved to Virginia a little over 10 years ago. I have lived in Roanoke for the past four years and I have two sons, Carter and Grayson. We are avid travelers and always looking for our next adventure!

Q. Any favorite Lexington/regional spots/activities (or something you are excited about)?
The beauty of the W&L campus and its surroundings fondly reminds me of Dartmouth. I look forward to exploring and learning more about Lexington’s storied history, in particular the architecture of the buildings.

Q. How do you unwind or have fun? Any hobbies or hidden talents?
As a child, I dreamt of being a lawyer and a flight attendant. Unfortunately, I never got to be a flight attendant, but I still have that wanderlust. Whether it be by air, by car, train or boat, I love to see new places and revisit old ones.

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Brittany Stawovy, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach – Physical Education and Athletics

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
I grew up just south of Pittsburgh and went on to earn bachelor’s degrees in secondary education and English literature from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a master’s degree in innovative instruction from Seton Hill University.

Q. How do you unwind or have fun? Any hobbies or hidden talents?
I like to read books and spend time with family. I also like to play golf and pickleball.

Q. Anything in particular that you are looking forward to here at W&L?
I’m looking forward to meeting new people and working with the women’s basketball team.