Sweet Briar College Magazine - Fall 2016

Priscilla Carroll ’87
Named Director of Alumnae Relations
pcarroll@sbc.edu
“As alumnae, we
know that Sweet
Briar is a unique and
valuable institution.
The devotion of our
alumnae reflects how
deeply formative our
Sweet Briar years
were in our becoming
strong, confident and
thoughtful leaders
in our personal and
professional lives.”
Priscilla Newton Carroll spent years as a litigator and was looking
for a new challenge, one that would have meaningful impact.
When she learned Sweet Briar was looking for a new Director
of Alumnae Relations, she knew she had found what she was
looking for.
“The position interested me right away as a unique challenge, working with
so many people and on so many different projects, but all with the common
goal of securing and advancing Sweet Briar’s future,” said Carroll, who started
in her new post on October 24. “I felt that my experience in case evaluation
and management and skills in problem-solving through advocacy, persuasion,
and negotiation would translate well into the role of helping to develop and
manage many alumnae programs.”
Mary Pope M. Hutson ’83, vice president for development and alumnae
relations, said she was delighted to have Carroll on board.
“Priscilla brings with her a deep love of Sweet Briar, as well as many years
of advocacy and collaborative leadership experience,” she said.
Carroll, who moved to campus from Crofton, Md., has dedicated most of her
professional life to serving the public sector. Most recently, she served as an
assistant attorney general representing the Maryland Department of the Environment,
working to enforce the state’s environmental laws and regulations
to protect public health and the environment. She has practiced civil, criminal
and administrative law, has vast experience in litigation, and has resolved
thousands of cases.
“Priscilla has a proven ability to bring groups together, engaging many to
find solutions and common ground,” said President Phil Stone. “Her love of
Sweet Briar coupled with her desire to continue to foster connections among
alumnae and students to work toward their future success will serve her well
in this position.”
Her return to Sweet Briar coincides with her daughter Ellis’ decision to
join this year’s freshman class. The college search process brought Carroll to
campus again and again, giving her a chance to reconnect with professors and
meet students, faculty and staff.
“I was so impressed with all of them and moved by their commitment to
Sweet Briar,” she recalled. “I found the campus filled with positive energy,
enthusiasm, and determination on every visit.”
She sees alumnae as essential to the College’s future.
“As alumnae, we know that Sweet Briar is a unique and valuable institution.
The devotion of our alumnae reflects how deeply formative our Sweet
Briar years were in our becoming strong, confident and thoughtful leaders in
our personal and professional lives,” Carroll said.
“The Sweet Briar community is filled with energy, enthusiasm and purpose
right now, as her mission of empowering young women is renewed to generations,
and her future is aimed at becoming the finest women’s liberal arts
college in the country. I believe that strong relationships, good communication
and celebrations of success and community with my fellow alumnae are key
components in propelling the College toward her future success.”
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