2024-2025 Virginia Banking Fellows
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Congratulations on being selected as a Virginia Banking Fellow. The VBA Education Foundation is excited to partner with the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) for the third year of this program. We are looking forward to working with you over the coming months.

On this page, you will find all of the information you need to know during the program. 

Bank Sponsor Information & Fellows Contact Information

Thank you to the following Virginia banks for sponsoring this year’s program. 

Virginia Banking Fellows Sponsored by the VBA Education Foundation  College

Tara Eaton

Tidewater
Matthew Jackson Central Virginia
Madison King Central Virginia
Tyler McNulty Southwest
Bailey Porter Reynolds
Sharlene Silvestre Northern Virginia
Bank Sponsored Virginia Banking Fellows Bank Sponsor College

Scott Boger

First Bank, Virginia Laurel Ridge
Abby Chism Atlantic Union Bank Danville
Meredith Day Bank of Clarke Laurel Ridge
Grace Kiarie Atlantic Union Bank Reynolds
Shakir Moore Chesapeake Bank Reynolds

2024-2025 Virginia Banking Fellows Contact Information

VFCCE Fellows Program General Information & Important Dates

The Virginia Banking Fellows Program is part of the overall VFCCE Fellows Program. Virginia Banking Fellows will have access to the following opportunities through the VFCCE Fellows Program*:

  • Program Orientation – September 19-20, Richmond
  • Leadership Discussion, featuring VCCS Chancellor Dr. David Doré and VBA President & CEO Bruce Whitehurst – Specific Date TBD
  • VCCS Student Leadership Conference – October 4-6, Roanoke
  • 1st Community Service Report Due – December 9, 2024
  • Winter Program: Annual Legislative Event & Reception – January 21-22, Richmond
  • Virtual Session – February/March 2025, Specific Date/Topic TBD 
  • 2nd Community Service Report Due – April 21, 2025
  • Spring Leadership Finale – May 2025, Specific Date TBD, Richmond

*More details about these events will be available later this year. Specific programs are subject to change.

VBA Sponsored Events

Virginia Banking Fellows will also be invited to attend the following VBA events* from September to May as a way to learn more about the industry and the career opportunities in banking.

Attendance at all of these events is optional but encouraged! Fellows will hear from the VBA and/or their bank sponsor during the year with more information about the opportunities below and more information on how to register to attend. 

Click on the events below to learn more! Specific event details will be added as they become available. 

  • VBA State Legislative Meetings – Fall 2024
    • Northern Virginia 10/16 (breakfast)
    • Abingdon 11/13 (lunch)
  • Leadership Conference - November 14-15, Charlottesville
  • Women in Banking Conference - December 4-5, Richmond
  • Connect|Protect Experience - March 3-5, Williamsburg
  • VBA Bank Day Scholarship Program – March 2025
  • VBA Internship Program - June-August 2025

*Event details are subject to change.

ABA Course Information

As part of the Virginia Banking Fellows Program, Fellows will have the opportunity to take online training through the American Bankers Association (ABA). There are a variety of self-paced course options for different function areas of banking as well as general industry training. 

2025 ABA Course Options

Fellows will select a course to take in the spring of 2025. More information will be sent to Fellows later this fall about registering for these courses. 

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